The Asus Chromebox 4 i7 is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i7 processor (10th Gen, 4 cores), up to 16 GB of RAM, Wi-Fi, and ChromeOS. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which has 10 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM, and a 2 TB SSD.
Asus Chromebox 4 i7 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | Asus Chromebox 4 i7 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 128 GB SSD (per the sample configuration) | 2 TB SSD (Max storage capacity: 2 TB) | 128 GB to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | ChromeOS | Thinux™ Embedded Linux (also Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Thinux™ Embedded Linux (also Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Displays | Up to 3 displays | HDMI 1, VGA 1 | HDMI 1, VGA 1 |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U has 10 cores, against 4 cores on the Asus Chromebox 4 i7.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against a 16 GB maximum on the Asus Chromebox 4 i7.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a 2 TB SSD. We could not confirm the Asus Chromebox 4 i7's maximum storage.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has dual LAN (two Ethernet ports), 1000 Mbps each.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC can run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, DOS, or no operating system. The Asus Chromebox 4 i7 runs ChromeOS.
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The Asus Chromebox 4 i7 supports Wi-Fi 6, while the Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band.
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The Asus Chromebox 4 i7 can drive up to three 4K displays. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an HDMI and a VGA output.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Asus Chromebox 4 i7 if you want a ChromeOS desktop with Wi-Fi 6 and access to Google Play. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more cores, up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD, dual LAN, and a choice of operating system.