Fujitsu Esprimo D556 vs. HP ProDesk 600 G2 SFF

Comparison and Differences

Fujitsu_Esprimo_D556.jpg case front and back pannel

HP_ProDesk_600_G2_SFF.jpg case front and back pannel

Model
Form factor	Small	Small
CPU options	Intel Gen6 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; Celeron	Intel Gen6 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
Chipset	H110	Q150
Dedicated GPU *	Radeon RX 6400 Low Profile	GeForce GT 1030 Low Profile
RAM	UDIMM DDR4-2133	DIMM DDR4-2133
RAM slots	2	4
RAM speed	2133 MT/s	2133 MT/s
RAM max	32 GB	64 GB
USB ports	(4x) USB-A 3.0; (6x) USB-A 2.0	(6x)USB-A 3.0; (4x)USB-A 2.0;
Video ports	DisplayPort 1.2; DVI	(2x) DisplayPort: VGA
Other ports	RJ45; Headphones; Mic; Line in; Line out; PS/2	RJ45; Hdph; Mic; Line-Out; Line-In; Serial; (2x) PS2;
Optional ports	VGA; eSATA	Media card reader (USB 2.0); Serial;
SATA ports	3	3
PCI slots	PCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x1; PCIe 2.0 x16 (wired x4)	PCIe 3.0 x16; (3x) PCIe x1;
M.2 slots	M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 2.0 x2, SSD)	N.A.
Drive bays	(3x) 3.5in; 5.25 inch	2.5in; (2x) 3.5in; 5.25in (slim)
PSU	280 W	200 W
Weight	8.00 kg (17.64 lb)	6.9 kg (16.7 lb)
Released	2015	2015
Manual	link	link
Price**	Check Price	Check Price

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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 Fujitsu Esprimo D556 and HP ProDesk 600 G2 SFF

Both computers, the HP ProDesk 600 G2 SFF and the Fujitsu Esprimo D556, were released during the same year - 2015.

Both models have the same form factor, meaning reoughtly they have the same phiysical size and form.

Processor

The two models have the same generation of Intel processors. We think that the 6 generation of Intel Processors have enough power to execute all of the home and office tasks that most people will care to do.

Memory

The HP ProDesk 600 G2 SFF has 4 RAM slots while the Fujitsu Esprimo D556 has only 2 slot(s). This is not something to worry about. Just make sure you take it into consideration when planning how much RAM you are going to use.

None of the desktops has an advantage when it comes to the speed of the RAM being used. Both models support RAM speeds of up to 2133. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the HP ProDesk 600 G2 SFF as it has the ability to run 64 GB of RAM. The Fujitsu Esprimo D556 can do a bit less at max 32 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

Both models have the same amount of USB ports for total count of 10. If this is not enough, using a USB hub is always a viable option. None of the desktop models has a USB 3.1 port (10Gb/s), so if you need a fast connection to your peripherals, like external Solid State Drive, you will need to look elsewhere.

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the HP ProDesk 600 G2 SFF comes with 2 ports, while the Fujitsu Esprimo D556 has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the HP ProDesk 600 G2 SFF is the better choice.

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 slots are located on the motherboard and it is where SSD, HDD and Optical Disk Drives are connected. Each of the two models being compared have 3 SATA slot(s). Keep in mind that having too few SATA slots might limit your options for connecting additional memory drives.

If you want the fastest transfer speeds for your SSD, an M.2 interface is crucial. Thus, if the M.2 SSD slot is a mandatory requirement for you, go with the Fujitsu Esprimo D556. Sadly, the HP ProDesk 600 G2 SFF has no such slot, and you will be forced to use the SATA interface instead.

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 ProDesk 600 G2 SFF comes with a decent 200 Watt PSU, but the Fujitsu Esprimo D556 has a more powerful one rated at 280 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.