The Asus Chromebox 4 G7009UN is a compact mini PC built around a 10th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, running ChromeOS with 8 GB DDR4-2666 memory and a 128 GB SSD. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, a 12th Generation Intel processor with 10 cores that supports up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB of storage.
Asus Chromebox 4 G7009UN vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | Asus Chromebox 4 G7009UN | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i7-1255U) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-10510U (10th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR4-2666 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 128 GB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor | Mini PC |
| Operating System | ChromeOS | DOS |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band Wi-Fi (model dependent) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with 8 GB on the Asus Chromebox 4 G7009UN.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC offers storage up to 2 TB, against 128 GB on the Asus model.
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The Thinvent Treo uses a newer 12th Generation Intel Core i7-1255U processor with 10 cores and a maximum frequency of 4.7 GHz.
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The Asus Chromebox 4 runs ChromeOS, while the Thinvent Treo Mini PC ships with DOS, so buyers who need ChromeOS should weigh this carefully.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Asus Chromebox 4 G7009UN if you want a ChromeOS device for light, cloud-centric work. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, larger storage and a newer processor for business workloads or digital signage deployments.