Key features
- Simple PC management
- Automatic recovery from firmware attacks
- Browse confidently
- Keep your PC’s security protections in place
- HP Sure Sense
- Physical tamper protection.
- Speed up the basics of IT management
Technical specifications
Product
| UPC number | 704683015626 |
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| Product type | Desktops |
| Subcategory | Desktop and All-in-One |
| Product brand name | HP |
| UNSPSC code | 43211507 |
Processor
| Chipset | Intel® Q870 (vPro®) |
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Camera and audio
| Audio | Realtek ALC3252 codec, universal audio jack with CTIA and OMTP headset support |
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Ports
| Ports | 2 USB Type-A 10Gbps signaling rate; 1 HDMI 2.1; 1 RJ-45; 1 power connector; 2 DisplayPort™ 2.1; 1 Thunderbolt™ 4; 2 external antenna connector |
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Software
| Software included | Buy Microsoft Office (sold separately) |
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Copy and scan
| Copyright notice | © Copyright 2026 HP Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. |
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Physical
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.7 x 18.1 x 3.42 cm |
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Package
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 49.8 x 13.2 x 23.5 cm; 49.8 x 13.2 x 23.5 cm (USA, Brazil and Japan models only) |
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| Package dimension note (metric) | Packaging material used will vary by Country |
Sustainability
| Sustainability specifications | 50% post-consumer recycled plastic |
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Other
| Registration required | No |
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| Series name | HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G1i Desktop AI PC |
| Sub brand | EliteDesk |
| TCO Certified | TCO Certified, generation 10 |
| Expansion slots | 1 M.2 2230; 3 M.2 2280 |
| Expansion slots note | 1 M.2 2230 slot for WLAN and 3 M.2 2280 slots for storage |
| I/O Port location | Front |
| Operating humidity range | 10 to 90% RH |
| Operating temperature range | 10 to 35°C |
| Family positioning headline | Business demands confidence. Here’s yours. |
| Form factor | Mini |
| Headline | Intel® powers PCs enhanced by AI |
| Key selling point | Free up time to focus on what matters with the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra processor with an up to 13 TOPS NPU.[2,3] |
| Image legal disclaimer | Product image may differ from actual product |
| Legal disclaimer [01] | [4] Internet access required. |
| Legal disclaimer [02] | [5] HP Sure Start Gen7 is available on select HP PCs and requires Windows 10 Pro and higher. |
| Legal disclaimer [03] | [6] HP Sure Click requires Windows 10 and higher. See https://bit.ly/2PrLT6A_SureClick for complete details. |
| Legal disclaimer [04] | [7] HP Sure Run is available on select HP PCs and requires Windows 10 and higher. |
| Legal disclaimer [05] | [8] HP Sure Sense is available on select HP PCs with Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 11 Pro, or Windows 11 Enterprise OS. |
| Legal disclaimer [06] | [11] HP Tamper Lock requires a supervisor password be established prior to use. |
| Legal disclaimer [07] | [12] HP Manageability Integration Kit can be downloaded from http://www.hp.com/go/clientmanagement. |
| Segment | Business |
| Usage | Premium computing |
| Legal tagline | HP recommends Windows 11 Pro for business |
| Artificial intelligence | AI PC |
| Overview | Delivering exceptional AI-enhanced performance with the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra processor[2] with an up to 13 TOPS NPU[3], the HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G1i AI PC's compact design, versatile deployment options, and advanced security features make it the ideal choice for modern workspaces. |
| Product description for SEO | One of the best high-performance ultrasmall desktops for demanding workloads from HP. |
| Company | HPI |
| Code name | Megamind |
| Security management | HP Wolf Security for Business includes: HP Sure Start, HP Secure Erase |
| Manageability Features 1 | HP Client Catalog (download) |
| Manageability Features 2 | HP Client Management Script Library (download) |
| Manageability Features 3 | HP Cloud Recovery |
| Manageability Features 4 | HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager |
| Manageability Features 5 | HP Driver Packs (download) |
| Manageability Features 6 | HP Image Assistant (download) |
| Manageability Features 7 | HP Manageability Integration Kit (download) |
| Manageability Features 8 | HP Patch Assistant (download) |
Notes and footnotes
- [1] Not all features are available in all editions or versions of Windows. Systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, software or BIOS update to take full advantage of Windows functionality. Windows 11 is automatically updated, which is always enabled. High speed internet and Microsoft account required. ISP fees may apply and additional requirements may apply over time for updates.?See http://www.windows.com .
- [2] Multicore is designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Performance and clock frequency will vary depending on application workload and your hardware and software configurations. Intel’s numbering, branding and/or naming is not a measurement of higher performance.
- [3] Features and software that require a NPU may require software purchase, subscription or enablement by a software or platform provider, and third party software may have specific configuration or compatibility requirements. Potential NPU inferencing performance varies by use, configuration, and other factors.
- [1] For full Intel® vPro® functionality, Windows 11 Pro 64 bit, a vPro supported processor, vPro enabled chipset, vPro enabled wired LAN and/or WLAN card and TPM 2.0 are required. Some functionality requires additional 3rd party software in order to run. See http://intel.com/vpro .
- [2] Multi-core is designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Performance and clock frequency will vary depending on application workload and your hardware and software configurations. Intel’s numbering, branding and/or naming is not a measurement of higher performance.
- [3] Intel® Turbo Boost technology requires a PC with a processor with Intel Turbo Boost capability. Intel Turbo Boost performance varies depending on hardware, software and overall system configuration. See http://www.intel.com/technology/turboboost for more information.
- [4] Only select processors available with each configuration.
- [5] For systems configured with more than 3 GB of memory and a 32-bit operating system, all memory may not be available due to system resource requirements. Addressing memory above 4 GB requires a 64-bit operating system. Memory modules support data transfer rates up to 4800 MT/s; actual data rate is determined by the system's configured processor. See processor specifications for supported memory data rate. All memory slots are customer accessible/upgradeable.
- [9] May require Windows Update or app download from the Microsoft Store. Microsoft Copilot is NOT available in China, Russia, Belarus, and embargoed regions Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Crimea.
- [6] All memory slots are customer accessible/upgradeable.
- [10] HP Wolf Security for Business requires Windows 10 or 11 Pro and higher, includes various HP security features and is available on HP Pro, Elite, Workstation, and RPOS products. See product details for included security features.
- [7] HP Client Catalog not preinstalled, however available for download at https://www.hp.com/us-en/solutions/client-management-solutions.html .
- [8] HP Cloud Recovery is available for Z by HP, HP Elite and Pro desktops and laptops PCs with Intel® or AMD processors and requires an open, network connection. Note: You must back up important files, data, photos, videos, etc. before use to avoid loss of data. Detail, please refer to: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05115630.
- [9] HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager is available from the Azure Market Place for HP Pro, Elite, Z and Point-of-Sale PCs managed with Microsoft Endpoint Manager. Subscription to Microsoft Endpoint Manager required and sold separately. Network connection required.
- [10] HP Driver Packs not preinstalled, however available for download at http://www.hp.com/go/clientmanagement .
- [11] HP Image Assistant not preinstalled, however available for download at https://ftp.ext.hp.com/pub/caps-softpaq/cmit/HPIA.html .
- [12] HP Manageability Integration Kit can be downloaded from http://www.hp.com/go/clientmanagement .
- [13] HP Patch Assistant available on select HP PCs with the HP Manageability Kit that are managed through Microsoft System Center Configuration.
- [14] Microsoft 365 sold separately and requires Internet access for activation.
- [15] HP Services Scan automatically collects the telemetry necessary upon initial boot of the product to deliver device-level configuration data and health insights and is available preinstalled on select products, thru HP Factory Configuration Services; or it can be downloaded. For more information about how to enable HP Smart Support or for download, please visit http://www.hp.com/smart-support .
- [16] HP Smart Support automatically collects the telemetry necessary upon initial boot of the product to deliver device-level configuration data and health insights and is available preinstalled on select products, thru HP Factory Configuration Services; or it can be downloaded. For more information about how to enable HP Smart Support or for download, please visit http://www.hp.com/smart-support .
- [17] HP Support Assistant is available on Windows. For more information, please visit http://www.support.hp.com/help/hp-support-assistant .
- [18] Poly Lens Desktop requires a Windows OS.
- [19] HP Wolf Security for Business requires Windows 10 or 11 Pro or higher, includes various HP security features and is available on HP Pro, Elite, RPOS and Workstation products. See product details for included security features.
- [20] HP Sure Admin requires HP G8 or newer platforms, Windows 10 or higher, HP BIOS, HP Manageability Kit or KMS Service from http://www.hp.com/go/clientmanagement and HP Sure Admin Local Access Authenticator.
- [21] HP Sure Click requires Windows 10 Pro or higher or Enterprise. See https://bit.ly/2PrLT6A_SureClick for complete details.
- [22] HP Sure Run is available on select HP PCs and requires Windows 10 and higher.
- [23] HP Sure Sense is available on select HP PCs with Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 11 Pro, or Windows 11 Enterprise OS.
- [7] HP paper and fiber based packaging for PCs, displays, home and office print, and supplies is reported by suppliers as recycled or certified, with a minimum of 97% by volume verified by HP. Packaging is the box that comes with the product and all paper-based materials inside the box. Packaging for personal systems accessories and spare parts is not included.
- [24] HP Sure Recover is available on select HP PCs and requires Windows 10 or 11 and an open network connection. You must back up important files, data, photos, videos, etc. before using HP Sure Recover to avoid loss of data. HP Sure Recover Gen6 with Embedded Reimaging is an optional feature on select HP PCs which requires Windows 10 or 11 must be configured at purchase. You must back up important files, data, photos, videos, etc. before use to avoid loss of data.
- [25] HP Sure Start is available on select HP PCs and requires Windows 10 and higher.
- [26] HP Tamper Lock can be Enabled/disabled by customers or IT administrator with administrator authority.
- [27] Absolute Persistence firmware module is shipped turned off and can only be activated with the purchase a license subscription and full activation of the software agent. License subscriptions can be purchased for terms ranging multiple years. Service is limited, check with Absolute for availability outside the U.S. Certain conditions apply. For full details visit: https://www.absolute.com/about/legal/agreements/absolute/ .
- [28] HP BIOSphere features may vary depending on the platform and configuration.
- [29] HP Secure Erase implements the methods outlined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special.
- [30] Only available with Alder Lake i5, i7 and i9 Processors.
- [31] Wi-Fi 6E requires a Wi-Fi 6E router, sold separately, to function in the 6GHz band. Availability of public wireless access points limited. Wi-Fi 6E is backwards compatible with prior 802.11 specs. And available in countries where Wi-Fi 6E is supported.
- [32] HP 125 Antimicrobial Wired Keyboard, HP USB Hardened Mouse, Wired 125 Antimicrobial Mouse are not available in all regions.(Antimicrobial China only)
- [33] ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR logo are registered trademarks of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
- [63] TCO Certified is an ISO 14024 Type 1 sustainability label for IT products. Compliance with all criteria is independently verified.
