HP Elite 805 Mini PC Ryzen 5 16GB 512GB: At a Glance
HP positions the HP Elite 805 Mini PC Ryzen 5 16GB 512GB as a flagship-tier mini pcs, asking $639.99. After 13 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a solid 3.8 stars. We've ranked it #47 out of 55 in this category. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
System Construction
Pre-built mini pcs vary widely in case and component quality. Some reviews note generic case parts and basic cable routing. The components inside matter more than the chassis, but a poor case can still hurt thermals.
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: HP
- Price: $639.99 (well above the $404.22 category average)
- Amazon rating: 3.8 of 5.0
- Reviews: 13
- Category rank: #47 of 55 in mini pcs
- Cheaper in category: 48 products
- Higher-rated in category: 51 products
- More-reviewed in category: 43 products
What 13 Buyers Say
With only 13 reviews, this is a small sample. The 3.8-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
For context, the average rating in the mini pcs category is 4.3 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
The Field Around It
At $639.99, the HP Elite 805 Mini PC Ryzen 5 16GB 512GB sits well above the $404.22 category average. 48 options are cheaper and 6 are more expensive.
The category leader is the KAMRUI Pinova P2 Mini PC Ryzen 4300U 16GB 512GB ($329.99, 4.4★, 1,842 reviews). It's $310.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- GMKtec K8 Plus Mini PC Ryzen 7 8845HS 32GB - $738.99, 4.3★ (794 reviews) · Higher rated
- KAMRUI Hyper H2 Mini PC Intel i5-14450HX 32GB - $699.99, 4.5★ (192 reviews) · Higher rated
- Beelink SER5 MAX Mini PC Ryzen 7 6800U 24GB - $489.00, 4.4★ (202 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Getorli Mini PC AMD Ryzen 5300U 16GB 512GB at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Dell OptiPlex 3040 Micro i5 8GB 256GB (Renewed) at $145.89.
Is It For You?
Skip. Rated below the category average, with cheaper or higher-rated alternatives available. There's no profile of buyer for whom this is the obvious choice.
Wrap-Up
5.8/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.