Streamline your office's productivity with the tiny yet robust ASUS Chromebox 5 Mini PC. Boasting enhanced responsiveness based on Google's ChromeOS operating system, you can complete a variety of tasks from drafting documents, creating spreadsheets, and even enjoying some of your favorite streaming media in a tiny package.

At the heart of the Chromebox 5 is a 12th Gen Intel Core i3 processor, giving you enhanced operation speeds across the multiple Performance and Efficiency cores. Easily run multiple applications and multitask with 8GB of 3200 MHz DDR4 RAM. With a 128GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, programs load up quicker while offering ample room for your most essential files and applications. Connect a wide range of peripherals to the Chromebox 5 with a single Thunderbolt 4 port, two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. A single microSD card slot allows you to transfer information from your mobile device or camera to the Chromebox for instant sharing or editing. Bluetooth 5.3 technology is also available for wireless device support for devices such as headphones, mice, and more. Connect to your network either wired or wirelessly with a 2.5 GbE LAN port or Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) technology, respectively. Despite its small size, the Chromebox can support multi-display setups with dual HDMI 2.1 and one DisplayPort 1.4 video output.

12th Gen Intel Core i3 Processor    8GB of 3200 Hz DDR4 RAM    128GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD    Integrated Intel UHD Graphics    Thunderbolt 4 Port    USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 & Gen 2 Ports    HDMI | DisplayPort    microSD Card Slot    Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5 GbE | Bluetooth 5.3    ChromeOS

The Chromebox 5 offers vast connectivity options suitable for your workload. A single Thunderbolt 4 port offers up to 40 Gb/s data transfer speeds, DisplayPort video-out, and Power Delivery, allowing you to support devices such as storage arrays and even displays. USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2 ports give you up to 5 and 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds, respectively, suitable for a wide range of devices from keyboards to mice and more. A single 3.5mm audio jack supports audio functionality, allowing you to connect headsets for private listening and taking part in online conversations.

A built-in 15W Qi certified wireless charger allows you to sit your phone on top of the Chromebox, giving it some extra power while you work.

An integrated Titan C security chip provides you with built-in safeguarding, preventing unauthorized users from accessing your information. Use various cable locking mechanisms with the Kensington security slot, which prevents others physically removing your system.

Sporting a smaller, reduced-size form factor, you can easily deploy multiple Chromebox units across your entire office, thus streamlining your IT department's setup for quick and easy startup.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the SSD drive upgradable?

A: The ASUS Chromebox 4 Mini Desktop Computer will not be able to upgrade the SSD on this unit.

Q: 2. Can additional RAM be added?

A: Yes, the RAM is upgradeable.

Q: 3. What is its OS? Is it actually Chrome OS? If it is, please direct me to another OS because I've had nothing but bad experience with Chrome OS.

A: This computer uses ChromeOS.

Q: 4. Any chance of getting ASUS PN53 Mini-PC with other chips than 6600H? Like 6800HX? Or, my personal preference, the PRO 6850U?

A: You can get the ASUS ExpertCenter PN53 Mini PC Barebone Computer BH #ASPN53BB7000 with a AMD Ryzen 7 6800H.

Q: 5. Can this be left on all the time without hurting it, as I do with my current desktop computer?

A: Leaving the ASUS Chromebox 4 Mini Desktop Computer on for long periods will not harm the computer.

Q: 6. Can I connect a Type C hub with HDMI port to connect a third monitor?

A: Yes, the USB Type-C (Supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery). So you would be able to connect a third monitor. Dual HDMI and USB-C® 3.2 Gen 1 ports support up to three 4K displays.

Q: 7. How long will it be supported by Google?

A: Lenovo has not specified any end of life date for the Chromebox Micro. Similarly Google has not specified any end of support date for their services.

Q: 8. One of the product pictures clearly shows that a vesa mount is included, but there is no mention of this. Is the mount included?

A: The ASUS Chromebox 5 Mini Desktop Computer does not included a VESA mount adapter.

Q: 9. What printers can this Chromebox use? I have an older Chromebox M004U and it needed a special printer. Can the new model use a plain old USB printer?

A: Many printers today will support Google Chrome printing. The ASUS Chromebox 4 Mini Desktop Computer will support Canon, HP, Epson printers.

Q: 10. Can I use a ChromeOS Enterprise license on the 5a model? Needing to use remote management features in the Chrome Admin Console

A: Yes, the ASUS Chromebox 5a Mini Desktop Computer can be enrolled in Chrome OS Enterprise.