HP ProDesk 600 G4 review: specs, options & used prices
Hands-on-style overview of the HP ProDesk 600 G4 (Small Form Factor (SFF)): CPU, memory and storage configurations, used-market prices and upgrade notes. Typical configuration: Core i5-8500T.
What this machine is
The HP ProDesk 600 G4 belongs to the class of machines that filled offices for years and now fills the secondary market — practical, repairable, and priced accordingly.
Business-line machines are the backbone of the secondary PC market for a practical reason: they were sold in large volumes to offices, serviced professionally, and then retired in bulk.
Tracked used listings cluster around a median of $143 (10 active listings at the time of writing).
Configurations you will actually see
The CPU options we track for the ProDesk 600 G4 are the Core i5-8500, Core i5-8500T and Core i7-8700T. These are 8th-generation Intel Core parts. From the 8th generation on, these generally meet Windows 11 requirements. T-suffixed variants are the lower-wattage versions of the same chips: cooler and quieter, a little slower.
Memory options run from 8 GB to 16 GB (8 GB, 16 GB). 8 GB is workable for one person; 16 GB is the comfortable setting for typical office and home use.
Solid-state storage options include 128GB SSD, 256GB NVMe, 256GB SSD and 512GB NVMe.
Hard-disk listings (500GB HDD) also exist — an SSD remains the single most noticeable upgrade on this class of machine.
Upgrade path and running costs
The full-size case leaves room for standard parts and a conventional power supply, which makes this one of the easiest classes of machine to upgrade and repair.
Who it fits
If the task is browsing, office documents, video calls, or a kiosk/POS role, the ProDesk 600 G4 does the job at a low sensible price.
The spec sheet carries the full option ladder and tracked prices; for context, browse the desktop catalog or the HP desktops page.
Verdict
The case for the ProDesk 600 G4 is simple: standard parts, predictable supply, and a price that leaves room in the budget for upgrades.
Buy it when you need a cheap, repairable machine for its class of work, and verify the configuration before paying — RAM and storage vary widely between listings. Tracked prices span $80 to $190, and most of that spread is configuration, not condition.
Our composite LB Score currently sits at 16/100 — a score that mostly reflects the platform age — use it to compare like with like, not against modern hardware.
Data sheet
LB Score
0–100 composite of performance, versatility and value
| Processor | Core i5-8500T · Core i5-8500 · Core i7-8700T |
|---|---|
| Memory | 8GB · 16GB |
| Storage | 128GB SSD · 256GB NVMe · 256GB SSD · 500GB HDD |
| Used-market price | from $150 |