The ASUS Chromebox 5a S7162UN is a mini PC with a 10-core Intel Core i7-1355U, up to 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, running ChromeOS. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which also has 10 cores, Wi-Fi, and up to 4 displays-equivalent output. The Thinvent Treo is available with up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage, and lets the buyer choose from Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no OS.
ASUS Chromebox 5a S7162UN vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| ASUS Chromebox 5a S7162UN | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1355U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | 10 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 256 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | ChromeOS | Thinux Embedded Linux (also Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band (wireless model) or no Wi-Fi (X model) |
| Displays | Up to 4 | HDMI and VGA outputs |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the ASUS Chromebox 5a's 16 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the ASUS Chromebox 5a's 256 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu Linux. The ASUS Chromebox 5a runs ChromeOS.
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The ASUS Chromebox 5a has a 12th-generation-or-newer Core i7-1355U, which is a newer processor than the Thinvent Treo's i7-1255U.
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The Thinvent Treo has dual LAN (two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports) and a VESA mount.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS Chromebox 5a S7162UN if you want a ChromeOS mini PC with the newer i7-1355U processor and 16 GB of RAM. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory or storage, a choice of operating system, or dual Ethernet ports.
