HP Elite Mini 800 G9 Jack Black 2022

Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.

1. Q4 202533/1002.2★6 reviews

   Mixed reviews: some praise performance and design, but multiple buyers report serious defects, freezing, hard drive failures, and poor support.

   • 👎Multiple units freeze on restart, require repairs and reimaging, support unresponsive.
   • 👎Hard drives fail in half of purchased units; difficult to get HP replacement parts.
   • 👎Devices defective out of the box, both units stuck on loading screen.
   • 👍Fast, sleek, smooth performance praised by one buyer; another found a creative setup.
2. Q3 202546/1003.6★8 reviews

   Mixed feedback: some buyers love the compact size and speed, but several report serious issues with defective hardware and unhelpful customer service.

   • 👍Compact size and speed praised by happy owners.
   • 👎Defective CPU received; customer service unhelpful and rude.
   • 👎Warranty correction from 1 to 3 years unresolved despite contacting HP.
   • 👎Return process described as overwhelming and frustrating.
3. Q2 202590/1004.8★6 reviews

   Buyers in Q2 2025 praised the HP Elite Mini 800 G9 for its fast performance, compact design, and build quality. A few noted Windows bloatware and a missing stand as minor drawbacks.

   • 👍Fast performance and powerful specs, including Intel i7 and ample RAM/SSD.
   • 👍Compact, space-saving design with premium build quality suitable for business.
   • 🤔Windows bloatware and forced Microsoft account create extra setup work for security-focused users.
   • 👎Missing monitor stand despite it being shown in product photos.
4. Q1 202533/1002.3★3 reviews

   One review praises power but notes small storage and an annoying blinking light. Two others report critical failures: no Zoom audio/video and missing parts unresolved after a month.

   • 👎Missing parts unresolved after a month; poor support response.
   • 👎No Zoom audio/video functionality.
   • 🤔Powerful performance but small SSD under 350GB; upgrade recommended.
   • 👎Annoying blinking white light near power button, deemed normal by support.
5. Q4 202482/1004.7★3 reviews

   Buyers praised its compact, quiet, and powerful performance for remote work, but one noted a small power switch issue.

   • 👍Compact, powerful, quiet workstation ideal for remote work with dual monitors.
   • 👍Runs cool and quiet even during long 11-12 hour shifts.
   • 🤔Has all needed ports, but buyers should check port availability for dual monitors.
   • 👎Power switch is too small and hard to find in low light.
6. Q3 202471/1004.6★8 reviews

   Buyers praised the compact, powerful performance but noted high price, bloatware, and overheating. A few flagged Intel reliability concerns and Windows 11 dislike.

   • 👍Compact size and strong performance for footprint praised.
   • 👎Gets extremely hot; needs extra cooling.
   • 👎Pricey; perceived as overpriced for value.
   • 👎Pre-installed bloatware drags performance until removed.
7. Q2 202490/1004.8★5 reviews

   Buyers are very pleased with the HP Elite Mini 800 G9, praising its speed, small footprint, and reliability. One noted faster boot than G4, another mentioned comprehensive HP Wolf Security.

   • 👍Performance is fast, snappy, and responsive; bootup speed better than G4.
   • 👍Size and portability praised; 'small but mighty powerhouse.'
   • 👍HP Wolf Security seen as a comprehensive, valuable feature.
   • 👍Reliability and build quality are excellent; long-time HP users satisfied.
8. Q4 2023100/1005.0★5 reviews

   Reviewers praised the computer's speed, ease of setup, small size, and powerful performance. Many highlighted its value for daily use and expandability.

   • 👍Fast and easy to set up with choice of display ports.
   • 👍Small form factor (6x6x1.5 inches) yet powerful with upgrades.
   • 👍Great value with plenty of power and memory for day-to-day use.
   • 👍Fast shipment and overall satisfaction with the product.
9. Q3 202373/1004.0★6 reviews

   Buyers praised the compact size, speed, and ease of setup, but a severe Windows 11 upgrade failure and minor vPRO issues were noted.

   • 👍Users love the small footprint, fast CPU/GPU, and easy setup.
   • 👎One unit bricked during Windows 11 upgrade; technician support was unhelpful.
   • 🤔vPRO feature not working correctly, but Proxmox compatibility is excellent.
   • 🤔Great overall, but some desire more USB ports.
10. Q2 202333/1003.7★3 reviews

    Buyers reported mixed experiences: one user was satisfied with their new mini PC, but another had three units fail with automatic repair loops, citing HP Wolf Software issues.

    • 👎Multiple units failed with automatic repair boot loops, likely due to HP Wolf Software.
    • 👍One long-term user found the unit compact and reliable, having used several before.
    • 👍A new user expressed initial satisfaction with the device.
11. Q1 202373/1004.1★10 reviews

    Customers praise the compact size, fast performance, and security software, but express disappointment with slow processors, limited storage, and boot issues.

    • 👍Compact size and powerful features praised, good for office work and 4k monitors.
    • 🤔Performance is fast for some but slow for others, possibly due to Wolf Security.
    • 👎Limited storage (under 500 GB) disappoints buyers given the price.
    • 👎Booting problems, slow processor, and system hangs reported.
12. Q4 202257/1003.6★8 reviews

    Buyers praised the small size and power for office use, but reported missing antenna connector, slow boot issues, and a faulty keyboard.

    • 👍Compact size and powerful performance for general use.
    • 👎Missing external antenna connector, not as described.
    • 👎Very slow boot and occasional failure to boot.
    • 👎Included keyboard is defective and poorly made.
13. Q3 202295/1004.9★21 reviews

    Buyers in Q3 2022 praised the HP Elite Mini 800 G9 Desktop PC for its powerful performance and very compact size, noting ease of setup and quiet operation.

    • 👍Computer is very powerful despite small size, handles demanding tasks fast.
    • 👍Compact form factor saves desk space and is easily portable.
    • 👍Setup is simple, quick, and includes keyboard and mouse.
    • 🤔Built-in keyboard and mouse are basic but functional; some prefer wireless.

Based on 93 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.