The Acer Chromebox Mini is a compact mini PC that runs ChromeOS. Its Chromebox CXM2 variant uses an Intel N150 processor, with up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage in the CXM1 range, and it includes Wi-Fi. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC family is the closest match. Thinvent has Treo models with Intel processors from the N5095A to the Core i3-1315U and AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series, with up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and it lets the buyer choose from several operating systems.
Acer Chromebox Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Acer Chromebox Mini PC (CXM1 / CXM2) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel N150 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | 8 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 128 GB eMMC | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (Chromebox) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | ChromeOS | Thinux™ Embedded Linux (also Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Thinux™ Embedded Linux (also Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or no Wi-Fi | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or no Wi-Fi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with the 16 GB maximum of the Acer Chromebox Mini.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has up to 2 TB of SSD storage, compared with the 128 GB eMMC maximum of the Acer Chromebox Mini.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lets the buyer choose the operating system, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux™ Embedded Linux. The Acer Chromebox Mini runs ChromeOS.
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The Acer Chromebox Mini runs ChromeOS and integrates with Google Workspace, which the Thinvent Treo does not offer as a built-in platform.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a VESA mount, two USB 3.2 ports and four front USB 2.0 ports, and a Mini PC housing in aluminium.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Acer Chromebox Mini if you want a compact ChromeOS device with Google Workspace integration and modest storage needs. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, larger SSD storage, or a choice of operating system such as Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux or Thinux™ Embedded Linux.
