The Google Chromebox is a mini PC that runs ChromeOS and is sold with Intel Core i7 processors in configurations that can be upgraded to 32 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which has up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD storage and lets you choose Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux or Thinux Embedded Linux.
Google Chromebox vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Google Chromebox | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 256 GB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Operating System | ChromeOS | Thinux Embedded Linux (Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Without OS and DOS also selectable) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the Google Chromebox.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, compared with 256 GB for the Google Chromebox.
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The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose the operating system, including Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu Linux, while the Google Chromebox runs ChromeOS only.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports and a VESA mount, and its Intel Core i7-1255U is a 10-core processor.
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The Google Chromebox is built around ChromeOS and cloud-based use, which may suit users who want that environment.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Google Chromebox if you want a ChromeOS device for browser and cloud-based work with up to 32 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory and storage, or if you want to run Windows 11 Pro or Ubuntu Linux alongside Thinux.
