HP EliteDesk 800 G8 SFF vs. HP ProDesk 600 G6 Mini

Comparison and Differences

HP_EliteDesk_800_G8_SFF.jpg case front and back pannel

HP_ProDesk_600_G6_Mini.jpg case front and back pannel

Model
Form factor	Small	Micro
CPU options	Intel Gen11 i5/i7/i9;	Intel Gen10 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
Chipset	Q570	Q470
Dedicated GPU *	GeForce GTX 1650 Low Profile	N.A.
RAM	DIMM DDR4-3200	SODIMM DDR4-3200
RAM slots	4	2
RAM speed	3200 MT/s	3200 MT/s
RAM max	128 GB	64 GB
USB ports	USB-C 3.2; (3x)USB-A 3.1; (3x)USB-A 3.0; (3x)USB-A 2.0;	USB-C 3.1; (3x)USB-A 3.1; (3x)USB-A 3.0;
Video ports	(2x) DisplayPort;	(2x) DisplayPort:
Other ports	RJ45; Hdph; Headset; Line-Out;	RJ45; Headset;
Optional ports	DP1.4/ HDMI2.0b/ VGA/ USB-C(DP1.4)/ (2x)USB-A 3.0/ LAN/ Thunderbolt3; Serial; PS2; SD card reader	DP1.4/ HDMI2.0a/ VGA/ USB-C(DP1.4)/ Serial/ Thunderbolt3; (2x)USB-A 2.0/Serial; WiFi antenna;
SATA ports	4	1
PCI slots	PCIe 4.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 3.0 x1; PCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4);	N.A.
M.2 slots	M.2 2280 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4); M.2 2280M-key (PCIe 4.0 x4); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT);	(2x) M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe x4); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT);
Drive bays	2.5in; (2x) 3.5in; 9.5mm (slim);	2.5in;
PSU	260 W	65/95 W
Weight	6.13 kg (13.51 lb)	1.25 kg (2.74 lb)
Released	2021	2020
Manual	link	link
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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 G8 SFF and HP ProDesk 600 G6 Mini

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the HP EliteDesk 800 G8 SFF which was released in 2021. The HP ProDesk 600 G6 Mini is older and entered production in 2020.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the HP ProDesk 600 G6 Mini is the right one for you. It is smaller than the HP EliteDesk 800 G8 SFF and will fit more easily under your desk.

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 HP EliteDesk 800 G8 SFF as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that HP ProDesk 600 G6 Mini is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The HP EliteDesk 800 G8 SFF has 4 RAM slots while the HP ProDesk 600 G6 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 3200. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the HP EliteDesk 800 G8 SFF as it has the ability to run 128 GB of RAM. The HP ProDesk 600 G6 Mini can do a bit less at max 64 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

In total the HP EliteDesk 800 G8 SFF has 10 USB ports. The HP ProDesk 600 G6 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 HP ProDesk 600 G6 Mini as it has 4 USB3.1 ports (the HP EliteDesk 800 G8 SFF 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 EliteDesk 800 G8 SFF is better equipped as it comes with 4 SATA slot(s), while the HP ProDesk 600 G6 Mini has 1 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 ProDesk 600 G6 Mini comes with a decent 95 Watt PSU, but the HP EliteDesk 800 G8 SFF has a more powerful one rated at 260 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.