HP OmniDesk M02-0234 vs ASUS Chromebox 5a
HP OmniDesk M02-0234 2025, Ryzen 7 8700G, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 512GB SSD, Gray Wood
ASUS Chromebox 5a 2024, Celeron 7305, 4GB, 128GB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
HP OmniDesk M02-0234 2025, Ryzen 7 8700G, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 512GB SSD, Gray Wood
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this HP OmniDesk desktop, praising its speed, ease of setup, and value for money. It handles multitasking, 4K video, and gaming well, with easy RAM upgrades. Minor drawbacks include some bloatware and battery-powered peripherals, but these don't detract from overall satisfaction.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
- Upgradable RAM
- Handles 4K and multitasking
Cons
- Bloatware preinstalled
- Battery-powered peripherals
- Limited expansion options
- BIOS features locked
ASUS Chromebox 5a 2024, Celeron 7305, 4GB, 128GB SSD, Black
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Scores
Specifications
| HP OmniDesk M02-0234 | ASUS Chromebox 5a | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G★ | Intel Celeron 7305 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 5 |
| Frequency | 4.2 GHz★ | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | 8 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon 780M★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | 512 GB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | SSD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini-tower | mini |
| PSU | 280W★ | — |
| Weight | 5.77 kg | 0.82 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 6 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | ChromeOS |
Pros & Cons
HP OmniDesk M02-0234 2025, Ryzen 7 8700G, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 512GB SSD, Gray Wood
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
ASUS Chromebox 5a 2024, Celeron 7305, 4GB, 128GB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average ram (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average storage (7th percentile)7th %ile
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 27 specs.