The Acer Chromebox CXI4 is a Mini PC that runs ChromeOS and is built around an Intel Core i7 processor. It supports up to 16 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, Wi-Fi, one Ethernet port, and up to three external displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which has a higher RAM and storage maximum and lets the buyer choose from several operating systems.
Acer Chromebox CXI4 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Acer Chromebox CXI4 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 (up to 10th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 256 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | ChromeOS | Thinux™ Embedded Linux (default). Choice of Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band (the No WiFi variant is also available) |
| Ethernet | 1 port | 2 ports, 1000 Mbps |
| Displays | Up to 3 | 1 HDMI and 1 VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum of the Acer Chromebox CXI4.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against a 256 GB maximum for the Acer Chromebox CXI4.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports, against one on the Acer Chromebox CXI4.
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The buyer can choose from six operating systems on the Thinvent Treo, including Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu Linux. The Acer Chromebox CXI4 runs ChromeOS.
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The Acer Chromebox CXI4 can drive up to three external displays. The Thinvent Treo has one HDMI and one VGA output.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount for fixing it behind a display or to a wall.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Acer Chromebox CXI4 if you want a ChromeOS system for web-based work. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need more RAM, more storage, a second Ethernet port, or the option to run Windows or Linux.
