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Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) vs Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Data from Amazon and official Asus and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
Across the 2026 comparison, Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) earns the nod over Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) on the strength of memory type, memory speed, and memory capacity. What pushes it ahead is memory type, memory speed, and memory capacity, and storage capacity keeps the advantage from looking narrow. Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) remains a niche alternative if price matters more than the rest of the comparison. As a general recommendation, Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) comes out on top.
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FeatureAsus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB)Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)Winner
Price$402.99$1299.00Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB)
Memory TypeDDR4DDR5Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)
Memory Speed3200 MHz5600 MT/sGeekom A9 Max (HX 370)
Memory Capacity4 GB32 GBGeekom A9 Max (HX 370)
Storage Capacity128 GB1 TBGeekom A9 Max (HX 370)
CPU ModelIntel Celeron 7305AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370Different strengths
Memory ConfigurationSingle-channelDual-channelDifferent strengths
GPU ModelIntel UHD GraphicsAMD Radeon 890MDifferent strengths
Rating4.44.4Tie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) or Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)?

Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for memory type, memory speed, and memory capacity.

What is the biggest difference between Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) and Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) lists $402.99, while Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) lists $1299.00.

Which one looks better on price?

Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) is listed at $402.99, while Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) is listed at $1299.00. Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) (better spec).

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

Choose Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) if your priority is price and that matters more than memory type.

Who should buy Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)?

Choose Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) if your priority is memory type and memory speed and that matters more than price.

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