The ASUS Chromebox 4 is a compact desktop built around 10th Generation Intel Core or Celeron processors, with support for up to three 4K displays, WiFi 6 and USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 ports. Its typical configuration pairs an Intel Core i3-10110U with 8 GB of upgradable RAM and 128 GB M.2 storage. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U, which offers a newer 12th Generation processor and a larger memory and storage range.
Asus Chromebox 4 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Asus Chromebox 4 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-10110U (typical configuration) | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | 8 GB (upgradable) | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB M.2 (typical configuration) | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Compact mini desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | WiFi 6 | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or no WiFi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or no WiFi |
| Operating System | ChromeOS | DOS | DOS |
| Display Support | Up to three 4K displays | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer a newer 12th or 13th Generation Intel Core i3 processor, compared with the 10th Generation processor in the typical ASUS Chromebox 4 configuration.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, while the ASUS Chromebox 4 lists 8 GB of upgradable RAM and 128 GB of M.2 storage.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U has a 4.5 GHz maximum frequency and 10 MB cache, and the i3-1215U model has a 4.4 GHz maximum frequency and 10 MB cache.
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The ASUS Chromebox 4 runs ChromeOS and supports Google Play access and up to three 4K displays, which suits Chrome-centred education and classroom setups.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs ship with DOS and are available with or without Wi-Fi, so buyers can choose the operating system and wireless setup that suits their environment.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS Chromebox 4 if your organisation or school standardises on ChromeOS and Google Play apps, and you need multi-display output across three 4K screens. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a newer Intel processor, more memory and storage headroom, or a configuration you can tailor for industrial, business or education deployments.