HP ProDesk 600 G2, Core i5, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
A 6th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and 16GB of DDR4 RAM provide capable multitasking for office productivity, while the 256GB SSD ensures fast boot times. Its compact SFF chassis and versatile connectivity, including 10 USB-A ports and dual DisplayPort outputs, make it a practical fit for space-constrained desks. This renewed desktop is best for budget-conscious business users needing a reliable Windows 11 Pro machine for data entry and everyday applications.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong port selection (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong reliability (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average storage (13th percentile)
- Below average cpu (17th percentile)
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202667/100
One buyer loves the refurbished desktop, but another reports crashes since January and a complete failure by March. A third notes a defective mouse.
- One buyer calls it the best refurbished desktop ever bought.
- Computer died by March after months of crashing; HP reliability questioned.
- Overall good except for a non-functional mouse.
- Q4 202587/100
Buyers praised fast delivery, easy setup, and good value. One reported a wake-from-sleep issue and another noted no sound (possibly speakers).
- Fast delivery, easy setup, and good value for the price.
- One unit had wake-from-sleep issues; another had no sound (possibly speakers).
- Suitable for schoolwork and simple games.
- Arrived in perfect condition with accessories included.
Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | 3.2 GHz core_i5 |
| Cores | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Build
| Form Factor | sff |
| Weight | 5.3 kg / 11.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB Ports | 10 |
| HDMI | ✓ |
| DisplayPort | Dual DisplayPort |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
System
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
| Spec | HP ProDesk 600 G2 | Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q | Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor | AWOW MGI9 Mini PC MGI9 | MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 3.2 GHz core_i5 | AMD Ryzen 7 255 | Intel Core i7 6700T | Intel Core i7 9700 | Intel Core i9 11900H | Intel Core 3 100U |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 32 | 16 | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 1024 | 756 | 1024 | 1024 | 500 |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | AMD Radeon 780M | Intel HD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors | Intel Graphics |
| Form Factor | sff | mini | mini | sff | mini | mini |
| Psu W | - | 120 | - | - | - | 120 |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Storage | User Sentiment | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP ProDesk 600 G2 | 16.6 | 21 | 31.7 | 72 | 12.9 | 34.8 | 70 | 90.9 |
| Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Compare | 65.3 | 63.1 | 81.8 | 65.2 | 53.7 | 88.7 | 11.6 | 94.4 |
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q Compare | 20.3 | 99.2 | 31.7 | 96.1 | 45.5 | 66.2 | 70 | 81 |
| Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor Compare | 40.7 | 35.7 | 59 | 97.1 | 53.7 | 62.6 | 70 | 89.5 |
| AWOW MGI9 Mini PC MGI9 Compare | 50.9 | 35.7 | 64.1 | 68.8 | 69.1 | 75.8 | 11.6 | 87.9 |
| MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US Compare | 36.7 | 35.7 | 51.5 | 76.4 | 36 | 53.5 | 37.4 | 96.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall43.4
- AI/LLM13.6
- Gaming9
- Portability42
- Creator15.2
- Business50.5
- Developer37.9
- Home Office46.1
- Workstation32
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