HP HP Elite 800 G9 Mini Desktop Computer Review
The HP Elite 800 G9 Mini Desktop is what happens when a business PC gets a shrink ray. It's powerful, reliable, and utterly focused on work—just don't ask it to play a game.
The 30-Second Version
The HP Elite 800 G9 Mini is the perfect corporate citizen for your desk: powerful, silent, and boring in the best way. Just don't expect it to play anything more demanding than Solitaire.
Overview
The HP Elite 800 G9 Mini Desktop is the ultimate 'set it and forget it' machine for a clean, professional desk. It's not here to wow you with specs, it's here to be a tiny, silent, and utterly reliable workhorse that you can tuck behind a monitor and never think about again. The one thing to know? This is a business machine through and through, and it's fantastic at that job. Just don't ask it to do anything fun.
Performance
The performance story is all about the CPU. That 20-core Intel 14700T processor lands in the 62nd percentile in our database, which means it's got plenty of grunt for office apps, spreadsheets, and a zillion browser tabs. It's surprisingly capable for its size and power draw. What surprised us was how well the whole package works as a unit. The DDR5 RAM and NVMe SSD keep things snappy, and the whole system just feels solid and responsive for everyday tasks. It's a quiet, cool-running little box that gets the job done without any drama.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Incredibly compact and clean design. It's basically a fancy paperweight. 86th
- Excellent build quality and reliability (78th percentile). This thing feels built to last. 81th
- Strong CPU performance for office and productivity workloads. 77th
- Loaded with modern ports and connectivity, including WiFi 6E.
Cons
- Integrated graphics only. Gaming is a non-starter (24th percentile). Don't even think about it. 24th
- Storage is just okay at 512GB. It's fine for documents, but you'll need an external drive for media.
- The 90W power supply limits any future upgrades. What you buy is what you get.
- It's a business box. It lacks any personality or flair.
The Word on the Street
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i7 14700T |
| Cores | 20 |
| Frequency | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | UHD Graphics |
| Type | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Build
| Form Factor | Mini |
| PSU | 90 |
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.1 lbs |
Connectivity
| HDMI | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 Output1x HDMI 2.1 Output |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
System
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
Value & Pricing
Prices are all over the map, from $962 to $1445. At the lower end of that range, it's a decent value for a premium, compact business PC. At the high end, you're paying a brand tax. Shop around. If you can snag it for under a grand, it's worth it for the form factor and reliability alone.
vs Competition
This isn't competing with the gaming towers listed. Its real rivals are other mini PCs like the Lenovo ThinkCentre Tiny or Dell OptiPlex Micro. Compared to those, the HP G9 holds its own with a newer 14th-gen CPU and better port selection. If you need even more power in a small box, look at mini PCs with discrete GPUs, but expect to pay more and deal with more heat and noise. For a pure, no-fuss office machine, the G9 is a top contender.
| Spec | HP HP Elite 800 G9 Mini Desktop Computer | HP OMEN HP OMEN 45L Gaming Desktop, Intel Core Ultra 7 | Dell Aurora Dell Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop | Lenovo Legion Tower Lenovo Legion Tower 5i Desktop Computer | Acer Nitro Acer Nitro 60 Desktop Computer | Asus ASUS Republic of Gamers NUC NUC15JNK Mini Desktop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7 14700T | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 64 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 2048 | 2048 | 2048 | 2048 | 1024 |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Form Factor | Mini | Desktop | Desktop | Tower | Desktop | Mini |
| Psu W | 90 | 850 | - | 850 | 850 | 330 |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Common Questions
Q: Can I upgrade the RAM or storage later?
Maybe, but it's tight. There are slots inside, but the 90W power supply and compact design mean you're limited to low-power, specific components. It's easier to just buy the configuration you need upfront.
Q: Is this good for video editing or gaming?
No. The integrated Intel UHD Graphics are fine for spreadsheets and YouTube, but that's it. This is a productivity machine, not a multimedia powerhouse.
Q: What's in the box?
You get the mini PC itself, a power adapter, and a basic USB keyboard and mouse. It's a complete, plug-and-play system for an office.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for a gaming PC or a home theater powerhouse, this isn't it. Go get one of those flashy gaming towers instead. Also, if you just need a cheap computer for web browsing, a budget laptop or a used office PC will do the same job for half the price.
Verdict
We recommend the HP Elite 800 G9 Mini if your needs are 100% business and you prize a clean, minimal desk above all else. It's a superb, reliable machine for office work, remote desktop, and general productivity. It's overkill for just web browsing, and it's utterly useless for gaming or creative work. Buy this to be a tool, not a toy.