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ASUS Chromebox 5a Specs, Pros and Cons

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The quick verdict

  • Best fora living-room PC next to the TV
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In short

Bottom line. The ASUS Chromebox 5a lists CPU tier 7/10, max RAM 16 GB, max LAN speed 1 Gbps, and 7 USB ports in its official specs. With fewer than 20 comparable models in the database, we do not rank it or call out strengths.

This page lays out the ASUS Chromebox 5a from the 8 specs published on ASUS's official tech spec pages. CPU tier: 7/10. The Chromebox 5a's max RAM is 16 GB. Max LAN speed comes in at 1 Gbps. USB ports: 7 ports. The Chromebox 5a has 4 display outputs. USB4/Thunderbolt: not supported. Wi-Fi generation: Wi-Fi 6E. The Chromebox 5a's weight is 0.8 kg. Volume comes in at 1.27 L. Against the similar ExpertCenter PN64, the Chromebox 5a differs on max LAN speed (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps), USB ports (7 ports vs 5 ports), display outputs (4 outputs vs 3 outputs), weight (0.8 kg vs 0.75 kg), and 1 more; 4 specs match. Against the similar MiniPC PB63, the Chromebox 5a differs on max RAM (16 GB vs 32 GB), USB ports (7 ports vs 8 ports), display outputs (4 outputs vs 2 outputs), weight (0.8 kg vs 1.14 kg), and 1 more; 4 specs match.

Key points

CPU tier

  • 7/10

Our CPU tier 7/10: more multitasking headroom

Max RAM

  • 16 GB

Upgradable to 16 GB later

Max LAN speed

  • 1 Gbps

100 GB copy in about 13 min (theoretical)

Key specs at a glance

Key specs at a glance
SpecChromebox 5a
CPU tier (our rating, of 10)7
Max RAM16 GB
Max LAN speed1 Gbps
USB ports7
Display outputs4
USB4/ThunderboltNo
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Full specifications
SpecChromebox 5a
CPU tier (our rating, of 10)7
Max RAM16 GB
Max LAN speed1 Gbps
USB ports7
Display outputs4
USB4/ThunderboltNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
Weight0.8 kg
Volume1.27 L
Derived metrics
Metric (0–100)Chromebox 5a
Home office fit86
Living-room media PC fit100
Homelab fit49
Tiny desk setup fit17

The details

Storage and connections

  • USB ports: 7 ports
  • Display outputs: 4 outputs

Storage and connections

  • USB4/Thunderbolt: not supported
  • Wi-Fi generation: Wi-Fi 6E

Size, power and warranty

  • Weight: 0.8 kg
  • Volume: 1.27 L

Chromebox 5a vs the similar ExpertCenter PN644 match, 2 more differ

  • Max LAN speed: 1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • USB ports: 7 ports vs 5 ports
  • Display outputs: 4 outputs vs 3 outputs

Chromebox 5a vs the similar MiniPC PB634 match, 2 more differ

  • Max RAM: 16 GB vs 32 GB
  • USB ports: 7 ports vs 8 ports
  • Display outputs: 4 outputs vs 2 outputs

Chromebox 5a vs the similar NUC 14 Essential4 match, 1 more differ

  • CPU tier: 7/10 vs 4/10
  • Max LAN speed: 1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • Display outputs: 4 outputs vs 3 outputs

Combined metrics

  • Display outputs per liter: 3.16
  • Max RAM per liter: 12.6 GB

Use-case scores

  • Living-room media PC: 100
  • Home-office work: 86

Use-case scores

  • Homelab or virtualization box: 49
  • Tiny desk setup: 17

Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.

FAQ

What is the CPU tier of the ASUS Chromebox 5a?
7/10.
What is the max RAM of the ASUS Chromebox 5a?
16 GB.
How many display outputs does the ASUS Chromebox 5a have?
4.
What is the max LAN speed of the ASUS Chromebox 5a?
1 Gbps.
What is the weight of the ASUS Chromebox 5a?
0.8 kg.