Quick Overview
Priced at $227.17, the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 SFF i5 16GB 512GB (Renewed) is Amazon Renewed's entry in the desktops category. With 107 buyers rating it at 4.2 stars, it currently sits at #34 of 59 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 39% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
Build and Internals
Pre-built desktops 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.
Specifications
- Brand: Amazon Renewed
- Price: $227.17 (well below the $375.35 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.2 of 5.0
- Reviews: 107
- Category rank: #34 of 59 in desktops
- Cheaper in category: 15 products
- Higher-rated in category: 22 products
- More-reviewed in category: 34 products
Owner Reports
A 4.2-star average from 107 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
The Budget Angle
At $227.17, the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 SFF i5 16GB 512GB (Renewed) sits well below the $375.35 category average. 15 options are cheaper and 43 are more expensive.
The category leader is the KAMRUI Pinova P1 Mini PC Ryzen 4300U 16GB ($319.99, 4.4★, 1,644 reviews). The HP EliteDesk 800 G2 SFF i5 16GB 512GB (Renewed) is $92.82 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- HP ProDesk 600 G1 SFF i5 8GB 500GB (Renewed) - $149.99, 4.1★ (2,543 reviews) · Cheaper
- Dell Optiplex 7010 i7 16GB 1TB SSD (Renewed) - $299.00, 4.1★ (1,841 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- KAMRUI Pinova P1 Mini PC Ryzen 4300U 16GB - $319.99, 4.4★ (1,644 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Dell Tower Desktop i7 7th Gen 16GB 512GB (Renewed) at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Dell OptiPlex 3020 Micro i3 8GB 120GB (Renewed) at $101.63.
The Buy/Skip Call
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional desktops without overspending
Final Take
7.4/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.