Recommended for office work, web browsing, media playback, and light home or business use. Consider HP EliteDesk 800 G2 if you want a compact mini PC built around its listed Intel i5 6500 processor and Intel Intel HD 530 integrated GPU. It is less suitable for heavy gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads because no discrete or high-speed external GPU path is listed.
HP EliteDesk 800 G2 features Intel i5 6500 with Intel Intel HD 530 integrated GPU, offering 1× 1G Ethernet. CPU details include 6th CPU generation, 4 performance cores, and 4 threads. Memory support includes up to 32GB RAM across 2 slots at 2133 MT/s. Storage support includes up to 2 storage drives including 1 NVMe SSD slot, 1× PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe, and 1× 2.5-inch SATA bay. Display support includes support for up to 2 displays. Networking includes 1× 1G Ethernet. Physical design includes a 177 × 175 × 34 mm chassis (1.05L). Cooling information lists 80 mm main fan. Power information lists Brick power supply and 65W TDP. Lifecycle information lists 1-year warranty and Intel vPro support.
Based on its overall score of 152.4, HP EliteDesk 800 G2 is positioned as a mainstream mini PC entry in this dataset; compare it against alternatives by CPU class, GPU type, memory ceiling, storage expansion, LAN, and port selection.
The HP EliteDesk 800 G2 is a compact mini PC built around Intel i5 6500 and Intel Intel HD 530 integrated graphics. With a listed price around $80, it is aimed at buyers looking for basic office work, web browsing, digital signage. The core spec sheet is solid for its class: up to 32GB RAM across 2 slots at 2133 MT/s, up to 2 drives, including 1 NVMe slot (1 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe, 2.5-inch SATA), 1×1GbE, and basic display and USB connectivity. The 152.4 overall score suggests a more specialized or entry-level role, so it should be judged by fit-for-purpose features rather than raw benchmark ambition. The main reason to pause is fit: avoid it if you need modern AAA gaming or sustained GPU rendering; you need a high-speed external-GPU or advanced docking path; you need fast wired networking beyond basic Gigabit Ethernet. Overall, the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 makes the most sense when its CPU/GPU balance, port selection, and expansion profile match your workload; otherwise, compare it against similarly priced mini PCs with better networking, quieter cooling, or stronger upgrade paths.
