The Google Chromebox G4 is a Chrome OS mini PC built on 13th-generation Intel processors, with up to 32 GB of RAM and support for three displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core 5 120U, which has up to 32 GB of RAM and lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Thinux Embedded Linux.
Google Chromebox G4 vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Google Chromebox G4 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core 5 120U | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (13th generation) | Intel Core 5 120U (14th generation, 10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz) | Intel Core i5-1335U (13th generation, 10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 32 GB (8 GB as configured) | Up to 64 GB (64 GB as configured) |
| Storage | Up to 256 GB | 32 GB to 2 TB (128 GB as configured) | 32 GB to 2 TB (128 GB as configured) |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | ChromeOS | Thinux Embedded Linux (also Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Thinux Embedded Linux (also Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No WiFi (Wi-Fi 5 variant available) |
| Displays | Up to 3 | Up to 2 (HDMI x2, VGA x1) | Up to 2 (HDMI x1, VGA x1) |
Both products use Intel processors in the same mini PC form factor. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with the Core i5-1335U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the Chromebox G4's 32 GB maximum.
Key differences
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Higher RAM ceiling: The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with the Core i5-1335U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with a 32 GB maximum on the Google Chromebox G4.
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Operating system choice: Thinvent Aero Mini PCs can run Thinux Embedded Linux, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, or no OS, while the Chromebox G4 runs ChromeOS.
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Wireless: The Chromebox G4 includes Wi-Fi 6E. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band on selected SKUs, and a no-WiFi variant is also available.
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Storage: Thinvent Aero Mini PCs offer SSD options from 32 GB to 2 TB, while the Chromebox G4's storage is listed up to 256 GB.
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Display count: The Chromebox G4 drives three displays. The Thinvent Aero Mini PCs listed here drive up to two.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Google Chromebox G4 if you want a ChromeOS desktop with Wi-Fi 6E and triple-display output. Choose a Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need a choice of operating systems, a higher RAM ceiling, or larger storage options.
