The ASUS Chromebox 3 CN65 is a small form factor Mini PC that runs ChromeOS and supports Intel Core i5 processors, up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P. It has the same Intel Core i5 processor family, a larger RAM and storage maximum, and it runs Thinvent Thinux™ Embedded Linux with Windows 11 Pro and other operating systems available.
ASUS Chromebox 3 CN65 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| ASUS Chromebox 3 CN65 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1235U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (Not confirmed for CN65 model) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1235U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 256 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | ChromeOS | Thinvent Thinux™ Embedded Linux (Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Without OS, DOS also available) | Thinvent Thinux™ Embedded Linux (Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Without OS, DOS also available) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet Ports | 1 | 2 (1000 Mbps) | 2 (1000 Mbps) |
| Displays | 2 | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against up to 16 GB on the ASUS Chromebox 3 CN65.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against up to 256 GB on the ASUS Chromebox 3 CN65.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports. The ASUS Chromebox 3 CN65 has one.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu Linux. The ASUS Chromebox 3 CN65 runs ChromeOS.
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The ASUS Chromebox 3 CN65 supports two displays. The Thinvent Treo drives its displays through one HDMI and one VGA port.
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We could not confirm the ASUS Chromebox 3 CN65's processor cores or the exact Intel Core i5 model in its configuration.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS Chromebox 3 CN65 if you want a ChromeOS device with Google Play apps and a modest RAM and storage setup. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 if you need more RAM, more storage, a second Ethernet port, or a choice of operating system including Windows 11 Pro.
