Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) vs Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB)

Updated September 2026

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2026 verdict

Winner

$1199.00

Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) is the far more capable machine, built on an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H with 16 cores, Arc 140T graphics with ray tracing and XeSS and an AI Boost NPU, 32GB of DDR5 expandable to 128GB, a 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe drive alongside an M.2 2242 SATA slot and a 2.5 inch bay, two USB4 ports at 40Gbps, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 2.5G Ethernet, an SD Card 4.0 reader, a Kensington slot, a VESA mount and a 3 year warranty, running Windows 11 Pro. Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) is a low-cost ChromeOS appliance with a Celeron 7305, 4GB of memory capped at 16GB and a 128GB drive, whose strengths are seven USB ports, dual HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, a micro SD reader, Wi-Fi 6E and the automatic updates and central management that make ChromeOS easy to deploy in numbers. Buy Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) for managed browser terminals; buy Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) for a modern desktop with serious expansion.

Asus

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

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$359.00

$399.00

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Geekom

Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB)

$1199.00

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Feature	Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB)	Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB)	Winner
Price	$359.00	$1199.00	Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB)
Memory Type	DDR4	DDR5	Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB)
Memory Capacity	4 GB	32 GB	Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB)
Storage Capacity	128 GB	1 TB	Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB)
CPU Model	Intel Celeron 7305	Intel Core Ultra 9 285H	Different strengths
Memory Configuration	Single-channel	Dual-channel	Different strengths
GPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics	Intel Arc 140T GPU	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 32 GB

Winner

Geekom

Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB)

$1199.00

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+ Memory Type: DDR5
+ Memory Capacity: 32 GB
+ Storage Capacity: 1 TB
- Price: $1199.00 vs $359.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall, the Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) or the Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB)?

Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB), with a 16-core Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB of DDR5 expandable to 128GB, three internal drive bays, dual USB4, Wi-Fi 7 and a 3 year warranty. Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) wins on price and ChromeOS management.

How far can each be expanded?

Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) accepts up to 128GB of DDR5 and holds three drives: M.2 2280 NVMe, M.2 2242 SATA and a 2.5 inch SATA bay. Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) takes a single SODIMM to 16GB with one replaceable NVMe drive and a micro SD slot.

Which has the better graphics?

Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB), with Intel Arc 140T graphics supporting ray tracing and XeSS, which stretches to 1080p gaming and fast 4K encoding. Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) uses basic Intel UHD graphics, enough for ChromeOS and video playback.

What about networking?

Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) has Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and a single 2.5G Ethernet port. Asus Chromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB) has Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4 but only Gigabit Ethernet, and no USB4 or Thunderbolt.

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

Organisations that want ChromeOS at scale for classrooms, kiosks or signage, with automatic updates, central management, seven USB ports and four display outputs at a low price. For heavy work, expansion and modern I/O, Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) is the machine.

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