HP Elite Mini 800 G9
A 2022 Elite Mini on the Q670 chipset with 2 M.2 NVMe slots, 1 2.5" bay and up to 64 GB of RAM (official). It has a vendor slot for a second network port.
Great for 4K HDR and AV1 librariesSpecs widely confirmed
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Specifications
| CPU generations | 12th gen (Alder Lake) / 13th gen (Raptor Lake) |
|---|---|
| Typical CPUs | Core i3-12100T (4C/8T, 35 W); Core i5-12500T (6C/12T, 35 W); Core i5-13500T (14C/20T, 35 W) |
| Chipset | Q670 |
| Memory | 2× DDR5 SO-DIMM, up to 4800 MT/s, 64 GB official maximum |
| M.2 NVMe slots (storage) | 2 |
| 2.5" SATA bays | 1 |
| PCIe expansion | None |
| Onboard Ethernet | Intel I219-LM |
| Extra NIC option | HP Flex IO: Intel I226-V 2.5GbE port (factory option) |
| Faster networking | 2.5GbE via Flex IO port with an Intel I226-V 2.5GbE controller (must be configured at purchase) |
| vPro / AMT | On vPro CPU configurations |
| Power adapters | Not listed |
| Idle power (measured) | Not measured yet |
Checked against: HP QuickSpecs: Elite Series 800 G9 (c08017769). Official limits can be lower than what owners report working.
What owners should know
- The first generation in this list with DDR5: older DDR4 SODIMMs do not fit.
- 12th/13th-gen Intel graphics decode AV1 in hardware, the most future-proof option here for Plex or Jellyfin.
- Power adapter wattage varies by configuration (HP lists several external supplies); check the label on the one included.
Power consumption
Not measured yet. We only publish idle figures with a source, the configuration and the method. If you have measured one at the wall, send us your reading (CPU, RAM, drives, OS, meter and date). See how to measure idle power.
What to buy with it
- 64 GB RAM kit2 × 32 GB DDR5 SODIMM, 4800 MT/s or faster (runs at 4800)2 SODIMM slots, 64 GB official maximum. DDR5 only: DDR4 modules do not fit.
- 2 × NVMe SSDM.2 2280 NVMe SSD (PCIe), e.g. 1 TB with DRAM cache or HMB for VM storage2 M.2 2280 storage slots. Two drives allow a ZFS mirror or separate boot and VM storage.
- 2.5" SATA SSD + caddy · optional2.5" SATA SSD (7 mm), plus the model's drive caddy/cable if the unit did not ship with one1 × 2.5" bay.
- Second network port · optionalHP Flex IO: Intel I226-V 2.5GbE port (factory option)Vendor module: match the exact module version to this generation before buying.
We list the spec to look for rather than a price, because part prices change daily and we only show prices from a live source.
Plex and Jellyfin transcoding
Adds AV1 hardware decode. The most future-proof option in this list for media servers. The table covers every CPU option sold in this chassis. Check which CPU a listing actually has.
| Video engine | H.264 | HEVC 10-bit decode | VP9 | AV1 decode | HEVC encode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Quick Sync (Xe, 11th–13th gen) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Plex needs a Plex Pass for hardware transcoding; Jellyfin does not. More detail in our Quick Sync generations guide.
Before you buy one used
- Confirm the exact CPU model in the listing photos or System Information screenshot, not just "Core i5".
- Check that a power adapter of the right wattage is included. Many ex-office units ship without one.
- Ask whether the BIOS is unlocked. Ex-corporate machines sometimes keep an admin password.
- A 2.5" drive needs the caddy and cable, which are often missing when a unit shipped with only an M.2 SSD.
Find one
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Frequently asked questions
- How much RAM does the Elite Mini 800 G9 support?
- HP's official maximum is 64 GB across 2 DDR5 SODIMM slots at up to 4800 MT/s.
- How many NVMe SSDs can the Elite Mini 800 G9 hold?
- 2 M.2 NVMe slots for storage plus 1 2.5" SATA bay, so up to 3 internal drives.
- Does the Elite Mini 800 G9 have a PCIe slot?
- No. It has no internal PCIe slot; the only internal expansion is HP Flex IO: Intel I226-V 2.5GbE port (factory option).
- Can the Elite Mini 800 G9 use 10GbE or 2.5GbE networking?
- 2.5GbE via Flex IO port with an Intel I226-V 2.5GbE controller (must be configured at purchase) (manufacturer option).
- Is the Elite Mini 800 G9 good for Plex or Jellyfin?
- Adds AV1 hardware decode. The most future-proof option in this list for media servers. That applies to the best CPU option (Core i5-13500T, UHD 770); check which CPU a listing has.
- How much power does the Elite Mini 800 G9 use at idle?
- We have not published a sourced measurement for this model yet, and we do not estimate one. Idle draw depends on CPU, drives, BIOS power settings and OS.
Good for
- Two NVMe slots
- 2.5GbE+ networking
- 64 GB RAM (official)
- Plex / Jellyfin 4K
- Proxmox node
- OPNsense / pfSense router
- vPro / AMT
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Head-to-head comparisons
Similar models to consider
- HP EliteDesk 800 G8 Mini2× NVMe · 64 GB max · no PCIe · Great for 4K HDR and AV1 libraries
- Dell OptiPlex 3080 Micro1× NVMe · 64 GB max · no PCIe · Good for 4K HEVC; no AV1 decode
- Dell OptiPlex 7080 Micro2× NVMe · 64 GB max · PCIe · Good for 4K HEVC; no AV1 decode