The ASUS Chromebox is a Mini PC with an Intel Celeron processor that runs ChromeOS. It supports up to 16 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage, Wi-Fi, one Ethernet port, and up to 4 displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, which is also a Mini PC with an Intel Celeron processor. It runs Thinvent Thinux Embedded Linux and lets the buyer choose other operating systems, and its maximum storage is much higher.
ASUS Chromebox vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| ASUS Chromebox | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 10 cores | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | 8 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 128 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 (other OS selectable) | Thinvent Thinux Embedded Linux (other OS selectable) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Displays | Up to 4 | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
| Ethernet | 1 port | 1000 Mbps, 1 port | 1000 Mbps, 1 port |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with the ASUS Chromebox's 16 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, compared with the ASUS Chromebox's 128 GB maximum.
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Both Thinvent Treo models can run Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no operating system, giving the buyer a choice that ChromeOS does not offer.
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Celeron N5095A uses the same Intel Celeron processor family as the ASUS Chromebox's processor series.
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The ASUS Chromebox supports up to 4 displays, while the Thinvent Treo has 1 HDMI and 1 VGA output.
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The ASUS Chromebox has the higher core count, with up to 10 cores, against 4 cores for the Thinvent Treo N5095A and 6 cores for the Treo i3-1315U.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS Chromebox if you want a ChromeOS device with support for up to four displays. Choose a Thinvent Treo if you need more storage, more RAM, or a choice of operating system, such as Windows 11 Pro or Ubuntu Linux.
