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HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G1i

HP's Intel-based Elite mini desktop AI PC, built on Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors and the Q870 chipset, part of the shared HP Elite Series 8 G1i Mini/SFF/TWR/AiO desktop family.

Memory

Type
DDR5-5600 (up to 5600 MT/s), 2 × SO-DIMM, max 64 GB
Configurations
8 GB (1×8), 16 GB (2×8 or 1×16), 12 GB (1×12), 32 GB (2×16 or 1×32), 24 GB (1×24), 64 GB (2×32)

Storage

Internal M.2
1 × M.2 PCIe 3×1 2230 (WLAN) + 3 × M.2 PCIe 4×4 2280 (storage); 3rd SSD slot must be configured at time of purchase
SSD options
256 GB – 2 TB M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD, including Three Layer Cell (TLC) and Self-Encrypting OPAL2 variants

Graphics

Integrated
Intel UHD Graphics 2Xe, 3Xe or 4Xe, depending on processor
Optional discrete
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8 GB GDDR7, installed via Flex Port 2; must be configured at purchase and can't be combined with the 3rd M.2 SSD
Display support
Up to 4 displays via native ports with integrated graphics; up to 6 of 7 outputs with 1 optional Flex IO port and 1 HP Video Port Extender

Expansion

M.2 WLAN
1 × M.2 PCIe 3×1 2230
Flex Port 1 (rear)
choice of HDMI 2.1, VGA, DisplayPort 2.1, 1 Gbps fibre NIC, serial (RS-232), Intel I226V 2.5 GbE LOM (non-vPro), dual USB-A 5 Gbps, dual USB-C 20 Gbps, or Thunderbolt 4.0
Flex Port 2 (rear)
choice of serial (RS-232), HP Video Port Extender, dual USB-A 5 Gbps, or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 discrete graphics

Networking

Wired Ethernet
Intel I219-LM integrated Gigabit LOM (vPro); optional Intel I226V 2.5 GbE LOM via Flex Port 1
Wireless
Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 + Bluetooth 5.4 (non-vPro or vPro), or Realtek RTL8852CE Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.3

Power

External adapter
90 W, 100 W USB-C, 120 W, 150 W or 180 W EPS adapter depending on configuration, active PFC, up to 88–89% efficient
Typical consumption (115 VAC)
Short idle 6.42 W, sleep 2.18 W, off 0.77 W

Ports

Front
1 × USB-C SuperSpeed 20 Gbps (5V/3A charging), 2 × USB-A SuperSpeed 10 Gbps, 1 × combo audio jack (CTIA/OMTP), power button, SSD activity light
Rear
1 × HDMI 2.1 (TMDS 6 Gbps), 2 × DisplayPort 2.1 HBR3, 2 × USB-A SuperSpeed 10 Gbps (wake from S4/S5), 1 × Thunderbolt 4.0 with Alt Mode DisplayPort and 100 W power in, RJ-45, power connector, retractable padlock loop, 2 × external WLAN antenna openings, standard 10 mm cable lock slot

Physical

Chassis (W × D × H)
177 × 181 × 34 mm (6.97 × 7.13 × 1.35 in)
Volume
1.09 L
Weight
2.97 lb (1.35 kg)
Mounting
Supports Dual VESA Sleeve V4 Standalone, Quick Release Bracket, B200/B300/B500/B550/B560/B600 mounting bracket, Integrated Work Center Stand, HP Single Monitor Arm

Management

Security
TPM 2.0 (Infineon SLB9672/Nuvoton NPCT760HABYX; Common Criteria EAL4+, FIPS 140-2 Level 2), Mini intrusion sensor (BIOS enable/disable), chassis cable-lock/padlock support, SATA/USB/serial port disablement (BIOS), power-on and setup passwords, removable-media write/boot control
Software/manageability
HP Wolf Security for Business (Sure Admin, Sure Click, Sure Run, Sure Sense, Sure Recover, Sure Start, Tamper Lock), HP Protect and Trace, HP Endpoint Security Controller Gen5, Secured-Core PC, HP Client Catalog/Driver Packs/Image Assistant/Manageability Integration Kit, HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager

Operating systems

Preinstalled
Windows 11 Pro and other Windows 11 editions (per HP's standard EliteDesk configurator); Windows 11 Enterprise available with a Volume Licensing Agreement

Processors

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 265
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
  • Intel Core Ultra 5 245
  • Intel Core Ultra 5 245T
  • Intel Core Ultra 5 235
  • Intel Core Ultra 5 235T
  • Intel Core Ultra 5 225
  • Intel Core Ultra 5 225T