The ASUS Fanless Chromebox CF40 is a compact, fanless x86 Chromebox built around an Intel Celeron N4500 processor, with 4 GB, 8 GB or 16 GB of RAM and 32 GB or 128 GB of eMMC storage, running Chrome OS. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which is available with an Intel Celeron N5095A or with Intel Core i3 and i5 processors, and offers RAM up to 64 GB and SSD storage up to 2 TB.
Asus Fanless Chromebox CF40 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Asus Fanless Chromebox CF40 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron N4500, 1.1 GHz | Intel Celeron N5095A, up to 2.9 GHz | Intel Core i3-1215U, up to 4.4 GHz |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | 4 GB, 8 GB or 16 GB | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB or 128 GB eMMC | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (Chromebox) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Chrome OS | DOS | DOS |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer RAM up to 64 GB with Core i3 processors, against the ASUS CF40's 16 GB maximum.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer SSD storage up to 2 TB, against the ASUS CF40's 128 GB eMMC maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Core i3-1215U runs up to 4.4 GHz across 6 cores, a higher performance class than the Celeron N4500.
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The ASUS CF40 ships with Chrome OS and includes Wi-Fi 6, while Thinvent Treo Mini PCs use Wi-Fi 5 or no Wi-Fi and run DOS.
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The ASUS CF40 is a Chromebox designed around Chrome OS, which suits users who want that ecosystem; Thinvent Treo Mini PCs suit users who need more memory and storage.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS Fanless Chromebox CF40 if you want a compact Chrome OS device for light daily tasks, digital signage or kiosk use. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, larger SSD storage, or a faster Intel Core processor for demanding workloads.
