Business-class small form factor from HP’s 290 range, this sits in the same space as Dell OptiPlex and Lenovo ThinkCentre desktops: compact, office-focused machines that make solid everyday work PCs. This one is pre-owned, and the listing notes general wear and tear with quite a few scratches. In practice, pre-owned usually means it’s been used in a workplace, cleaned and checked to power on and run, but you should expect visible cosmetic marks and the odd scuff on the case.
Who is this for?
The 6-core Intel Core i5-10500 is still a strong fit for web, Office, email, light photo work and multitasking, while the SSD keeps Windows 11 Pro feeling responsive. The small chassis suits tight desks, but it’s not aimed at gaming or heavy creative workloads without upgrades.
- Intel i5-10500 (6 cores) for smoother multitasking than older quad-cores
- 8GB DDR4 works for basics; heavy browser users may want more
- 256GB SSD for fast boot and app loading, with limited storage headroom
- Windows 11 Pro for BitLocker and domain/business features