The ASUS Chromebox 4 and ASUS Chromebox 5a are compact mini PCs built around 10th Generation Intel Core and Celeron processors, DDR4 memory and Chrome OS. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which offers Intel Core i3 to i7 processors, up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB storage, and is available with DOS.
Asus Chromebox vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| ASUS Chromebox 5a (Core i7-1355U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3 to i7 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1355U | Intel Core i3-1215U to i7-1255U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U / 7530U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 to 10 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR4 (Chromebox 5a configuration) | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB M.2 NVMe SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
Key differences
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Higher maximum memory: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 64 GB RAM, while the ASUS Chromebox 5a configuration listed uses 16 GB.
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Larger storage range: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer SSD options from 128 GB up to 2 TB, giving more room to choose.
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Choice of processor maker: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs are available with Intel or AMD processors, with several Intel Core i3 to i7 options.
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Operating system: The ASUS Chromebox runs Chrome OS, whereas Thinvent Treo Mini PCs are offered with DOS.
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Trade-off: The ASUS Chromebox 5a uses the Intel Core i7-1355U, a higher-class processor than the Thinvent Treo i7-1255U option, so it is the stronger choice for the very highest processing performance.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS Chromebox if you want a Chrome OS mini PC and the Core i7-1355U processor for demanding everyday tasks. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, a wider range of storage, or an AMD or Intel option across several processor classes for business or industrial use.
