ASUS will launch the fourth generation of its Chromebox later this year. The SFF PC based on ChromeOS should be available in two versions: The smaller version always includes an Intel Celeron – 5205 U- CPU with two cores and 4 GB RAM that can be upgraded to a maximum of 8 GB. With the larger version you have the choice between an Intel Core i3 – 10110 U (2 cores / 4 threads) an Intel Core i5- 10210 U and an Intel Core i7 – 10510 U (both each 4 cores / 8 threads). The Core-i models are to come on the market with 8 GB of RAM ex works, this can be reduced to a maximum of 16 Expand GB. It should look similar for mass storage, while the Celeron model with 32 to 64 GB eMMC Modules, the Core-i systems get a faster M.2 SSD with 128 or 256 GB capacity.

The Celeron variation also has to accept compromises in terms of connections, so the device only has a USB 3.1 Gen 2 on the back and two USB 2.0 ports while the Core i offshoot has three USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports. Furthermore, both devices use a further USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port, two HDMI connections and an RJ 45-Connection. On the front there are two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, a 3.5 mm jack socket for audio and a micro SD card reader on board. Furthermore, the Chromebox 4 should have the latest Wi-Fi-6 (802. 11 ax) in addition to Bluetooth 5.0, input devices such as keyboard or mouse must be purchased separately.

The device is initially only available for the North American market and should be scarce 290 cost US dollars. The manufacturer has not yet communicated when the Chromebox 4 will also be available in this country.