Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) vs Geekom IT13 (2TB)

Updated September 2026

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2026 verdict

Winner

$599.00

Storage is where this one is decided, and Geekom IT13 (2TB) wins the wider comparison too: a Core i9-13900HK with 32GB of DDR4-3200 expandable to 64GB, a 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD backed by an M.2 2242 SATA slot and a 2.5 inch SATA bay, USB4, 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, an SD reader, a Kensington slot, dual HDMI 2.0 plus DisplayPort over USB4, a VESA mount and HDMI cable in the box and a 3 year warranty, running Windows 11 Pro in a near-silent aluminium chassis. Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) is the budget appliance: ChromeOS with automatic updates and Google admin console management, a Celeron 7305, 4GB of memory, a 128GB drive, seven USB ports, dual HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, a micro SD reader and Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.4. Buy Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) when the job is a managed browser terminal; buy Geekom IT13 (2TB) when you need capacity, expansion bays and real processing power.

Asus

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

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$359.00

$399.00

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Geekom IT13 (2TB)

$599.00

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Feature	Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB)	Geekom IT13 (2TB)	Winner
Price	$359.00	$599.00	Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB)
Memory Capacity	4 GB	32 GB	Geekom IT13 (2TB)
Storage Capacity	128 GB	2 TB	Geekom IT13 (2TB)
CPU Model	Intel Celeron 7305	Intel Core i9-13900HK	Different strengths
Memory Configuration	Single-channel	Dual-channel	Different strengths
GPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics	Intel Iris Xe Graphics	Different strengths
Rating	4.4	4.4	Tie
Memory Type	DDR4	DDR4	Tie
Memory Speed	3200 MT/s	3200 MT/s	Tie

Asus

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

10% OFF

$359.00

$399.00

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+ Price: $359.00
- Memory Capacity: 4 GB vs 32 GB
- Storage Capacity: 128 GB vs 2 TB

Winner

Geekom

Geekom IT13 (2TB)

$599.00

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+ Memory Capacity: 32 GB
+ Storage Capacity: 2 TB
- Price: $599.00 vs $359.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall, the Geekom IT13 (2TB) or the Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB)?

Geekom IT13 (2TB), with a Core i9-13900HK, 32GB of memory, a 2TB Gen4 SSD plus two more internal drive bays, USB4 and a 3 year warranty. Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) wins only on price and on ChromeOS manageability.

How much internal storage can each hold?

Geekom IT13 (2TB) has three bays: an M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 slot with the 2TB drive fitted, an M.2 2242 SATA slot and a 2.5 inch SATA bay. Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) has a single M.2 2280 NVMe slot plus a micro SD reader.

What are the display options?

Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) offers dual HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 and a USB-C output. Geekom IT13 (2TB) offers dual HDMI 2.0 plus DisplayPort over its USB4 ports, which owners use to drive 4K and 49-inch ultrawide displays.

Which one is quieter?

Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB), since a Celeron produces little heat. Geekom IT13 (2TB) is described as near-silent at idle, with the fan becoming audible under sustained load in its compact chassis.

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

Buyers deploying ChromeOS in classrooms, kiosks or signage who want automatic updates, central management and plenty of ports at the lowest price. For editing, virtualisation, media serving or anything needing storage, Geekom IT13 (2TB) is the right machine.

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