Fujitsu Esprimo Q958 vs. HP ProDesk 600 G4 Mini

Comparison and Differences

Fujitsu_Esprimo_Q958.jpg case front and back pannel

HP_ProDesk_600_G4_Mini.jpg case front and back pannel

Model
Form factor	Micro	Micro
CPU options	Intel Gen8&9 i3/i5/i7; Pentium	Intel Gen8 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
Chipset	Q370	Q370
Dedicated GPU *	N.A.	N.A.
RAM	SODIMM DDR4-2666	SODIMM DDR4-2666
RAM slots	4	2
RAM speed	2666 MT/s	2666 MT/s
RAM max	32 GB	32 GB
USB ports	(2x) USB-A 3.0; (2x) USB-A 2.0; (4x) USB-C 3.1; USB-C 3.1	USB-C 3.1; (3x)USB-A 3.1; (3x)USB-A 3.0;
Video ports	(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; DVI	(2x) DisplayPort:
Other ports	RJ45; Headphones; Mic; Line out	RJ45; Headset; Hdph;
Optional ports	Serial; VGA; PS/2 (1)	DP1.2/HDMI2.0/VGA/USB-C(DP)/Serial; WiFi antenna;
SATA ports	2	1
PCI slots	N.A.	N.A.
M.2 slots	M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)	(2x) M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe x4); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT);
Drive bays	2.5in; 5.25 inch	2.5in;
PSU	65 W	65 W
Weight	1.60 kg (3.53 lb)	1.24 kg (2.74 lb)
Released	2018	2018
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 Q958 and HP ProDesk 600 G4 Mini

Both computers, the HP ProDesk 600 G4 Mini and the Fujitsu Esprimo Q958, were released during the same year - 2018.

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

Processor

Usually the newer the generation of the CPU, the better the performance and efficiency is. If your budget allows it, you should go with the Fujitsu Esprimo Q958 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that HP ProDesk 600 G4 Mini is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The Fujitsu Esprimo Q958 has 4 RAM slots while the HP ProDesk 600 G4 Mini 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 2666. In addition, you will be able to install the same amount of RAM in both models, and most probably 32 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 Fujitsu Esprimo Q958 has 9 USB ports. The HP ProDesk 600 G4 Mini is inferior in this regard and packs 7 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 Fujitsu Esprimo Q958 as it has 5 USB3.1 ports (the HP ProDesk 600 G4 Mini has 4).

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 Fujitsu Esprimo Q958 is better equipped as it comes with 2 SATA slot(s), while the HP ProDesk 600 G4 Mini has 1 slot(s).

An M.2 SSD can be several times faster than a SATA one. Thus, we are happy to see that both models support the M.2 interface. However, the HP ProDesk 600 G4 Mini has 1 M.2 slots while the Fujitsu Esprimo Q958 comes with just 1.

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

Looking at the Power Supply Unit (PSU) of the two models we don't see any differences. For either of them you get a maximum power of 65 Watts. However be careful, many models have more than one power supply option. When buying your computer, it is a good idea to get a version with the most powerful PSU. This will potentially allow you to upgrade to a more powerful GPU for example.