Asus Chromebox 5 Mini PC

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

The ASUS Chromebox 5 is the kind of small, no-fuss device that makes sense for a specific use case: “we want ChromeOS in a meeting room and we don’t want to think too hard about it.” For £415.40 ex-VAT, you’re paying for simplicity and low-maintenance reliability rather than raw power. In practice, it’s a good fit for standard video calls (Google Meet / browser-based conferencing), shared room use, signage-ish stuff, and situations where IT wants something predictable—quick setup, easy management, and fewer moving parts than a full Windows PC.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it as a general-purpose video conferencing “hub” for teams that rely on heavier conferencing workflows, multi-app switching, or anything that needs custom client software. It’s also worth sanity-checking your peripherals and conferencing setup (camera/mic/speaker ecosystem and any room hardware integrations) because ChromeOS can be slightly more limiting depending on how your rooms are currently configured. If your goal is straightforward browser-based meetings and tight IT control, this is good value; if you need flexibility beyond the browser and typical room basics, you’ll likely end up wanting a more standard desktop platform.