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

LB 16
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