Asus Chromebox 5 — Compact ChromeOS Mini PC for Work, School and Streaming
Why ChromeOS Mini PCs Are Gaining Ground
Simple to manage, fast to boot and small enough to hide behind a monitor, ChromeOS mini PCs have become a favourite for schools, front desks and home offices that live in the browser and the cloud. The Asus Chromebox 5 (CHROMEBOX5-S5055UN) brings genuine 12th Gen Intel Core i5 power to that formula, wrapped in a sleek Eco Black design weighing about 600 g.
At PC-Hybrid.ca, we help Canadian schools, businesses and families choose right-sized computing — and the Chromebox 5 is one of the most capable ChromeOS desktops we carry.
Key Features
- Processor: 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1240P (1.70 GHz) for exceptional speed and responsiveness.
- Memory: 8 GB of DDR4 SDRAM for smooth multitasking.
- Storage: 128 GB M.2 PCI Express NVMe SSD for quick access to files and apps.
- Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics, capable of high-definition streaming and creative work.
- Operating system: ChromeOS — fast, secure and low-maintenance.
- Ultra-portable: Approximately 600 g in a compact Eco Black chassis.
Who It's For
- Home offices: Video conferencing, email and productivity software handled with ease — an unobtrusive fit for Canadian home workspaces.
- Students and schools: A reliable, easy-to-manage device for research and online classes, well suited to school board ChromeOS deployments.
- Entertainment hubs: Stream movies and shows in high definition from the living room.
- Creative users: Photo editing and graphic design projects benefit from the Iris Xe graphics.
- Mobile professionals: At roughly 600 g, it travels easily for presentations and client meetings.
Buying Tips
- Confirm your apps run on ChromeOS: This is a ChromeOS device — ideal for web, Google Workspace and Android apps, but check compatibility if you rely on Windows-only software.
- Cloud-first storage: The 128 GB NVMe SSD is quick and pairs naturally with cloud storage, which is how ChromeOS is designed to work.
- Plan your peripherals: Like most mini PCs, it needs a monitor, keyboard and mouse — budget for them if you're building a workstation from scratch.
Conclusion
The Asus Chromebox 5 packs a 12th Gen Core i5, Iris Xe graphics and NVMe storage into a 600-gram ChromeOS box that works as hard at a school desk as it does in a home office or under the living-room TV. Find it and the wider Asus range at PC-Hybrid.ca.
FAQ
- What operating system does the Chromebox 5 run? ChromeOS — fast to boot, secure and easy to manage.
- What processor is inside? A 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1240P running at 1.70 GHz.
- How much memory and storage does it have? 8 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 128 GB M.2 NVMe SSD.
- Can it handle photo editing? Yes — the Intel Iris Xe Graphics support photo editing, graphic design and HD streaming.
- How portable is it? Very — it weighs approximately 600 g, easy to carry to meetings or move between rooms.