Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) vs Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)

Updated September 2026

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2026 verdict

Winner

$599.00

Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) wins this comparison decisively on hardware, pairing an eight-core Ryzen 7 6800H and Radeon 680M graphics with 16GB of DDR5 expandable to 64GB and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 drive, adding USB4 Type-C, dual HDMI 2.0, 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, an SD card reader, a VESA mount and HDMI cable in the box and a 3 year warranty, all in an aluminium body about 112 mm square running Windows 11 Pro. Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) is the cheaper, simpler option, built around ChromeOS with automatic updates and Google admin console management, an Intel Celeron 7305, 4GB of DDR4 and a 128GB drive, but with seven USB ports, dual HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, a micro SD reader and Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.4. It cannot run Windows or macOS applications and its memory tops out at 16GB. Buy Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) for managed browser-first deployments; buy Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) for a capable everyday desktop with room to grow.

Asus

Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB)

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$359.00

$399.00

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Geekom

Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)

$599.00

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Feature	Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB)	Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)	Winner
Price	$359.00	$599.00	Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB)
Memory Type	DDR4	DDR5	Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)
Memory Capacity	4 GB	16 GB	Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)
Storage Capacity	128 GB	1 TB	Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)
CPU Model	Intel Celeron 7305	AMD Ryzen 7 6800H	Different strengths
GPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics	AMD Radeon 680M	Different strengths
Rating	4.4	4.4	Tie

Asus

Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB)

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$359.00

$399.00

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+ Price: $359.00
- Memory Type: DDR4 vs DDR5
- Memory Capacity: 4 GB vs 16 GB

Winner

Geekom

Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)

$599.00

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+ Memory Type: DDR5
+ Memory Capacity: 16 GB
+ Storage Capacity: 1 TB
- Price: $599.00 vs $359.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall, the Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) or the Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB)?

Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB), with an eight-core Ryzen 7 6800H, DDR5 memory, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, USB4 and Wi-Fi 6E, under a 3 year warranty. Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) wins on price and on ChromeOS management.

How different is the memory?

Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) uses DDR5 SODIMM memory, 16GB as shipped and expandable to 64GB. Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) uses a single DDR4-3200 SODIMM with 4GB installed and a 16GB ceiling, so it starts and ends much lower.

Which has faster external connectivity?

Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB), thanks to a USB4 Type-C port and 2.5G Ethernet alongside Wi-Fi 6E. Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) has seven USB ports but no USB4 or Thunderbolt, and only Gigabit Ethernet, though it does add DisplayPort 1.4.

Which operating system suits which buyer?

Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) runs ChromeOS, ideal when work lives in a browser and IT wants central management and automatic updates. Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) ships with Windows 11 Pro, so it runs the full desktop software catalogue including creative and virtualisation tools.

Who should buy the Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB)?

Schools, reception desks and signage installations that want ChromeOS simplicity, many USB ports and four possible displays at a low price. Anyone who needs real processing power, DDR5 memory or Windows applications should choose Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB).

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