HP EliteDesk 800 G6 SFF vs. HP ProDesk 600 G6 Microtower

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorSmallMini Tower
CPU optionsIntel Gen10 i3/i5/i7/i9; Celeron; Pentium;Intel Gen10 i3/i5/i7/i9; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetQ470 Q470
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 Low ProfileGeForce GTX 1660 Super
RAMDIMM DDR4-2933DIMM DDR4-3200
RAM slots44
RAM speed2933 MT/s3200 MT/s
RAM max128 GB128 GB
USB portsUSB-C 3.1; (4x)USB-A 3.1; (4x)USB-A 3.0; (2x)USB-A 2.0;USB-C 3.1; (2x)USB-A 3.1; (5x)USB-A 3.0; (2x)USB-A 2.0;
Video ports(2x) DisplayPort;(2x) DisplayPort:
Other portsRJ45; Hdph; Headset; Line-Out;RJ45; Headset; Line-Out;
Optional portsDP1.4/ HDMI2.0a/ VGA/ USB-C(DP1.4)/ (2x)USB-A 3.0/ LAN/ Thunderbolt3; Serial; SD card reader;DP1.4/ HDMI2.0a/ VGA/ USB-C(DP1.4)/ (2x)USB-A 3.0/ LAN/ Serial; Serial/Thunderbolt3; SD card reader;
SATA ports34
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 3.0 x1; PCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4);PCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 3.0 x1; PCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4);
M.2 slots(2x) M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe x4); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT);(2x) M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe x4); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT);
Drive bays2.5in; (2x) 3.5in; 5.25in (slim);(2x) 2.5in; 3.5in; 5.25in; 5.25in (slim)
PSU260/350 W180/260/550 W
Weight6.13 kg (13.51 lb)5.0 kg (11.02 lb)
Released20202020
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* Dedicated GPU warning: Check if your particular power supply model has enough power. Additionally some PSUs don't come with an auxiliary PCIe power connector and you may need to buy a SATA to PCIe power adapter.

Differences between HP EliteDesk 800 G6 SFF and HP ProDesk 600 G6 Microtower

Both computers, the HP EliteDesk 800 G6 SFF and the HP ProDesk 600 G6 Microtower, were released during the same year - 2020.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the HP EliteDesk 800 G6 SFF is the right one for you. It is smaller than the HP ProDesk 600 G6 Microtower and will fit more easily under your desk.

Processor

The two models have the same generation of Intel processors. We think that the 10 generation of Intel Processors have enough power to execute all of the home and office tasks that most people will care to do.

Memory

Both models have have equal amount of ram slots (4 RAM). Usually two RAM slots are more than enough for most cases. However, the count should be taken into account when planning how much and what combination of RAM you are going to need for your system.

The HP ProDesk 600 G6 Microtower is using the faster 3200 MT/s RAM. The HP EliteDesk 800 G6 SFF is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 2933 MT/s. In addition, you will be able to install the same amount of RAM in both models, and most probably 128 GB of RAM will be enough for most people. However, if you will be needing more RAM, make sure to check other desktop models too.

Ports

In total the HP EliteDesk 800 G6 SFF has 11 USB ports. The HP ProDesk 600 G6 Microtower is inferior in this regard and packs 10 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. It's great that both of the models have USB 3.1 ports which will allow you to exchange data with your peripherals at up to 10Gb/s. But if you need maximum connectivity, go with the HP EliteDesk 800 G6 SFF as it has 5 USB3.1 ports (the HP ProDesk 600 G6 Microtower has 3).

The DisplayPort is usually the more popular video port used with desktops and laptops, while the HDMI is used predominantly in consumer electronics. That's why, it is good to see that both of the models come with a DisplayPort.

None of the models has an HDMI port. If your monitor supports only the HDMI interface, you will need to buy an adapter. Such adapters are cheap so nothing to worry about.

SATA ports are placed on the system board and it is where you connect your HDD, SSD and Optical Disk Drives. More SATA slots will allow you to have more drives running at the same time. In this regard the HP ProDesk 600 G6 Microtower is better equipped as it comes with 4 SATA slot(s), while the HP EliteDesk 800 G6 SFF has 3 slot(s).

When your goal is to have the fastest SSD transfer speeds, an M.2 interface is crucial. Thus, it is good that both models have M.2 SSD slots. Today M.2 SSDs are not much more expensive than the average SATA drives, so it really does not make sense to invest in SATA drives anymore.

Make sure that the available M.2 slot supports the PCIe (also called NVMe) interface. This is important as there are M.2 slots which support only the inferior SATA III interface. For comparison, the SATA III interface has max speeds of 6Gb/s, while the PCIe 3.0 x4 will support speeds up to 32Gb/s!

Power Supply

Having a Power Supply Unit with high power rating is important, if you are going to use components which require extra power. The HP EliteDesk 800 G6 SFF comes with a decent 350 Watt PSU, but the HP ProDesk 600 G6 Microtower has a more powerful one rated at 550 Watts. Choosing either one depends on your specific requirements and use case. Also don't forget that some models might have more than one PSU option - try to always get the most powerful one, especially if you plan to upgrade to a powerful GPU.

Motherboard

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