ASUS Chromebox 5A – An Intel Raptor Lake (13th Gen) Based Mini PC for Productivity and Entertainment

The ASUS Chromebox 5a is a compact mini PC with 13th-generation Intel Core processors. The PC comes in many configurations starting with Intel Celeron to Intel Core I7; the basic Celeron version only costs around $294.00, and the features pack i7 version will cost you around $980.00. The common thing about all these versions is that all support up to four 4K@60Hz displays and include an M.2 2280 PCIe slot for storage. In terms of RAM, it has a single SO-DIMM slot that supports up to 16GB of DDR4 memory.

This Chromebox can drive up to four 4K displays using dual HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 DP ports, ideal for multi-monitor setups and media centers. It features Intel Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3, and supports up to 1GbE networking, which is a divergence from the ASUS Chromebox 5 with its 2.5GbE port.

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This Chromebox also supports 1GbE Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. Ports include USB 3.2 Gen2/Gen1 Type-A, audio jack, microSD slot, USB-C with DP1.4/PD, and DC-in.

ASUS Chromebox 5A Specifications

• CPU Options:
  • Intel® Core™ i7-1355U Processor
  • Intel® Core™ i5-1335U Processor
  • Intel® Core™ i3-1315U Processor
  • Intel® Celeron® 7305 Processor’
• Operating System: Chrome OS
• Graphics: Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics
• Memory: 1 x DDR4 SO-DIMM, Max 16GB x 1
• Storage: 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4, supports 128GB~512GB NVMe™ SSD
• Wireless Data Network: Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+) 2×2 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card
• LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps, 1G LAN
• Front I/O Ports:
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
  • 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
  • 1 x Audio Jack
  • 1 x Micro SD card slot
• Back I/O Ports:
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (with DP1.4 output and PD input)
  • 2 x HDMI 2.1 (Up to 4K@60Hz)
  • 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
  • 1 x RJ45 LAN
  • 1 x DC-in
• Speaker: No
• Power Supply: 19Vdc, 3.42A, 65W Power Adapter
• Weight: 0.8KG
• Certificates: BSMI/CB/CE/FCC/UL/Energy Star/C-Tick/WiFi/RF/VCCI
• Dimensions: 166.5 x 165.8 x 45.9 mm

The Chromebox comes with many different accessories like the AC adapter, power cord, user manual, and warranty card. For those who need them, a keyboard and mouse, a screw pack for additional storage expansion, and a VESA mount for versatile setup options are available separately.

The ASUS Chromebox 5A offers various configurations to suit different needs and budgets. Prices start at $294 for the Celeron model with 4GB RAM/128GB SSD, going up to $515 for the Core i3 with 8GB RAM/128GB SSD. The Core i5, also with 8GB RAM/128GB SSD, costs $660. The top-end Core i7 model boasts 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD for $980.

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