ASUS Chromebox 3是一款小型PC(form factor PC)，可在Chrome OS上运行，几乎可以提供普通计算机用户(computer user)可能想要的一切。ASUS Chromebox 3有多种硬件配置，适合各种预算大小(budget size)。此外，它还支持 4K、使用快速 802.11ac 无线标准的WiFi和(WiFi)USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C。为了让事情变得更好，您可以在其上安装来自Google Play 商店(Google Play Store)的应用程序。听起来不错？阅读此评论以了解更多关于华硕 Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)的全部内容以及它的功能：
华硕 Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)：它对谁有好处？
ASUS Chromebox 3是以下人士的绝佳选择：
- 想要一台不需要太多桌面空间的迷你电脑
- 想要一台可以安装在显示器或电视(monitor or TV)背面的迷你电脑
- 使用(Use)他们的迷你 PC 主要用于网页浏览(web browsing)、网络服务和运行Android 应用程序(Android apps)
- 想要一台价格实惠、硬件配置不同的迷你电脑
优点和缺点
关于ASUS Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)，我们有很多好话要说：
- 它体积小，重量轻，看起来很优雅
- 感觉做工不错，注重细节
- 您可以购买多种硬件配置，具体取决于您希望它有多强大
- 与运行 Windows 的类似设备相比，它的价格实惠
- 它有许多端口，包括 USB 3.1 Type-C
- 它支持使用 802.11ac 标准的WiFi，这意味着快速的无线连接
- 它运行Chrome OS，这是一个轻量级、简单、快速的操作系统
- 您可以将其安装在任何兼容 VESA 的显示器的背面
不利的是，华硕 Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)唯一不好的地方在于，它的功能不足以以高帧速率运行Play 商店中对视觉要求最高的游戏。(Play Store)此否定仅适用于此迷你 PC 的较便宜的硬件配置。
判决
我们喜欢华硕 Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)。这是一款出色的迷你电脑(mini PC)，运行良好。我们喜欢它的小巧和与VESA兼容，从而保持您的办公桌干净整洁。我们也喜欢它，因为它在浏览网页、在Google Docs(Google Docs)中编写文档、听音乐或观看视频时速度快且不会卡顿。如果您想要Chrome OS 设备(Chrome OS device)，那么ASUS Chromebox 3是您可以做出的最佳选择之一。它很漂亮，速度很快，你可以定制它的硬件来匹配你钱包的大小。即使您购买了功能最弱的ASUS Chromebox 3，它仍然运行良好且运行迅速。华硕 Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)是我们向所有想要使用Chrome OS的读者推荐的最佳选择。
华硕 Chromebox 3 拆箱
华硕 Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)装在一个相当小的盒子里，由普通的棕色纸板制成。在其正面，您只能看到设备名称 - Chromebox - 和公司座右铭(company motto)。
但是，在它的背面贴有一个贴纸，它会告诉您它的确切型号 ( Chromebox 3 )、它的序列号和部件号，以及您特定设备的硬件规格(hardware specs)。
包装盒内有华硕 Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)、电源适配器(power adapter)和可拆卸电源线(power cord)、VESA 安装(VESA mount)套件以及所有标准文档：快速入门指南(quickstart guide)和保修卡(warranty card)。
华硕 Chromebox 3 采用标准包装，令人印象深刻。基本包装有助于保持设备的低价。我们很欣赏这个盒子还包括一个 VESA 安装套件，如果您想将 ASUS Chromebox 3 连接到显示器或电视的背面，它会很有用。(The ASUS Chromebox 3 arrives in a standard package that does not impress. The basic packaging helps to keep the price of the device low. We appreciate the fact that the box also includes a VESA mount kit, which can be useful if you want to attach the ASUS Chromebox 3 to the back of a monitor or TV.)
硬件规格
华硕 Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)采用英特尔处理器(Intel processor)，根据您的型号，可以是英特尔酷睿 i7-8550U(Intel Core i7-8550U)、英特尔酷睿 i5-8250U(Intel Core i5-8250U)、英特尔酷睿 i3-7100U(Intel Core i3-7100U)或英特尔赛扬 3865U(Intel Celeron 3865U)。
我们测试的样品配备了运行频率为 2.40 GHz的双核Intel Core i3 7100U处理器。这款处理器于 2016 年第三季度推出。它有两个核心、四个线程、3 MB的高速缓存， (cache memory)TDP仅为 15瓦(Watts)。
该处理器由高达 16GB 的DDR4 RAM补充，但不少于 4 GB。我们测试的样本使用了 4GB 的RAM ，这对于任何类型的(RAM)网页浏览和办公活动(web browsing and office activities)都足够了。
图形由作为处理器一部分的Intel HD集成芯片处理。那是Intel HD Graphics 620，能够以 60Hz 的频率显示 4K，最大分辨率高达 4096 x 2304像素。它以 300 MHz的基本频率运行，最高可达 1.00 GHz，支持DirectX 12和OpenGL 4.5。此外，它最多支持同时连接三个显示器。
存储方面，华硕 Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)配备M.2 SSD，容量介于 32GB 和 256GB 之间。我们测试的样本安装了 64GB SSD。
华硕 Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)提供的端口和连接选项非常慷慨。它配备了一个能够以 10/100/1000 Mbps传输数据的有线(Mbps)网卡(network card capable)，以及一个支持 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 网络标准和蓝牙 4.2(Bluetooth 4.2)的无线网卡。
端口方面，华硕 Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)正面配备两个USB 3.1 Gen 1端口、一个音频插孔(audio jack)和一个三合一读卡器。(card reader)在其背面，您可以获得电源端口(power port)、一个HDMI、三个USB 3.1 Gen 1、一个USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C和一个RJ45 LAN 端口(RJ45 LAN port)。在其一侧，华硕 Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)还具有Kensington Lock。
华硕 Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)也很小：宽 x 深 x 高 5.85 x 5.85 x 1.58 英寸（148.5 x 148.5 x 40毫米(x depth) ）(x height)。它的重量也很轻，只有 2.20 磅或 1 公斤。操作系统方面(operating system)，华硕 Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)显然搭载了谷歌(Google)的Chrome OS。
如果您想了解有关所有官方硬件规格的更多详细信息，可以在此处找到它们：ASUS Chromebox 3 - 规格(ASUS Chromebox 3 - Specifications)。
ASUS Chromebox 3 的硬件规格因您的具体型号而异。但是，考虑到它运行的是 Chrome OS，即使是最弱的配置也应该提供良好的用户体验。此外，我们赞赏华硕 Chromebox 3 提供大量端口这一事实。(The hardware specs for the ASUS Chromebox 3 differ depending on your exact model. However, considering that it runs Chrome OS, even the weakest configuration should offer a good user experience. Also, we appreciate the fact that the ASUS Chromebox 3 offers plenty of ports.)
使用华硕 Chromebox 3
就像华硕的几乎所有其他迷你电脑一样，华硕(ASUS)Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)看起来很时尚。它是一种小型设备，不需要在您的办公桌上占用太多空间。它感觉做工精良且坚固，而且它又小又轻，你甚至可以在旅行时随身携带。它可以轻松放入手提箱中，仅重约 2 磅（1 公斤）。
华硕 Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)提供了许多端口和内部硬件的多种选择。这意味着您可以获得与您的钱包一样强大的端口，但您仍然可以获得相同数量的端口。根据您选择在ASUS Chromebox 3上配备的(ASUS Chromebox 3)处理器和存储选项(processor and storage options)，它可以成为非常强大的设备。
尽管您可以将英特尔酷睿 i7(Intel Core i7)放入其中，但我们得出的结论是，即使是我们测试的经济实惠的样品也足以满足您想要在其上做的任何事情。我们测试的样本使用Intel Core i3处理器、4GB RAM和 64GB SSD，但Chrome OS运行良好不需要太多电量。对于我们所做的日常事情，您不需要更多的电力，例如上网、使用Google Docs或在(Google Docs)Netflix 或 HBO GO(Netflix or HBO GO)上观看视频。
如果空闲桌面空间(desk space)是您关心的一个重要因素，那么您已经知道华硕 Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)很小。但是，如果您可用的每一块空间都很重要，那么很高兴知道您也可以使用华硕(ASUS)在包装中捆绑的VESA 安装套件将其安装在(VESA mount kit)显示器或电视的背面。(monitor or TV)我们非常喜欢。
华硕 Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)也很优雅：它的设计很简单，因为它只不过是一个盒子(box)。但是，它的所有边缘都略带圆形，并且所有端口的位置都易于访问。此外，冷却通风口位于其下方和背面，因此其正面和上部外观干净。
同样，大多数端口位于ASUS Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)的背面，使正面没有任何杂乱。
您在ASUS Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)正面看到的唯一东西是左侧边缘(left edge)的电源按钮(power button)、音频插孔、两个便于访问的USB 3.1端口和(USB 3.1)读卡器(card reader)。
在使用它时，我们也对华硕 Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)的静音效果印象深刻。无论你做什么，它都不会变得嘈杂。
华硕 Chromebox 3 小巧时尚，运行 Chrome OS 非常好。用户体验非常流畅。在我们使用华硕 Chromebox 3 的两周内，我们从未见过它破裂或卡顿。(The ASUS Chromebox 3 is small and stylish, and it runs Chrome OS very well. The user experience is very fluid. For the two weeks in which we used the ASUS Chromebox 3, we never saw it crack or stutter.)
在这篇评测的下一页，您可以了解更多与华硕 Chromebox 3(ASUS Chromebox 3)捆绑的应用程序，以及它在各种基准测试中的表现。
Reviewing ASUS Chromebox 3: Chrome OS is fast in a mini PC with lots of options
ASUS Chromebox 3 is a small form factor PC that runs оn Chrome OS and оffers almost everything thе regular computer user might want. The ASUS Chromebox 3 comes in many hardware configurations, for each budget sіze. Furthermore, it also supports 4K, WiFi using the fast 802.11ac wireless standard, and UЅB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C. To makе things even better, you can install apps from the Google Play Store on it. Sounds interesting? Read this review to find out more about what the ASUS Chromebox 3 is all about, and what it can do:
ASUS Chromebox 3: Who is it good for?
The ASUS Chromebox 3 is a great choice for people who:
- Desire a mini PC that does not need a lot of space on your desk
- Want a mini PC that they can mount on the back of a monitor or TV
- Use their mini PC mainly for web browsing, web services, and running Android apps
- Want an affordable mini PC with different prices and hardware configurations
Pros and cons
We have many good things to say about the ASUS Chromebox 3:
- It is small, lightweight, and it looks elegant
- It feels well built, with attention to details
- You can buy it in multiple hardware configurations, depending on how powerful you want it to be
- Its price is affordable compared to similar devices that run Windows
- It has many ports, including USB 3.1 Type-C
- It offers support for WiFi using the 802.11ac standard, which means fast wireless connections
- It runs Chrome OS, which is a lightweight, simple, fast operating system
- You can mount it on the back of any VESA-compatible display
As a negative, the only thing that is not great about the ASUS Chromebox 3 is that it is not powerful enough to run the most visually demanding games available in the Play Store, at high frame rates. This negative is valid only for the cheaper hardware configurations of this mini PC.
Verdict
We loved the ASUS Chromebox 3. It is an excellent mini PC that works well. We like it for being small and for being VESA compatible, thus keeping your desk clean and clutter-free. We also love it for being fast and for not stuttering when browsing the web, writing documents in Google Docs, listening to music or watching videos. If you want a Chrome OS device, then the ASUS Chromebox 3 is one of the best choices you could make. It is beautiful, it is fast, and you can customize its hardware to match the size of your wallet. Even if you buy the least powerful ASUS Chromebox 3, it still works great and runs fast. ASUS Chromebox 3 is a best buy that we recommend to all our readers who want to use Chrome OS.
Unboxing the ASUS Chromebox 3
The ASUS Chromebox 3 comes in a rather small box, made from regular brown cardboard. On its front side, you only see the name of the device - Chromebox - and the company motto.
However, on its backside, there is a sticker applied, which tells you its exact model (Chromebox 3), its serial and part numbers, and the hardware specs of your particular device.
Inside the box, there is the ASUS Chromebox 3, its power adapter and detachable power cord, a VESA mount kit, and all the standard documentation: the quickstart guide and the warranty card.
The ASUS Chromebox 3 arrives in a standard package that does not impress. The basic packaging helps to keep the price of the device low. We appreciate the fact that the box also includes a VESA mount kit, which can be useful if you want to attach the ASUS Chromebox 3 to the back of a monitor or TV.
Hardware specifications
The ASUS Chromebox 3 draws its power from an Intel processor that, depending on your model, can be an Intel Core i7-8550U, an Intel Core i5-8250U, an Intel Core i3-7100U, or an Intel Celeron 3865U.
The sample that we tested came with the dual-core Intel Core i3 7100U processor running at 2.40 GHz. This processor was launched in the third quarter of 2016. It has two cores, four threads, a cache memory of 3 MB, and a TDP of only 15 Watts.
The processor is complemented by up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM, but no less than 4 GB. The sample that we tested was using 4GB of RAM, which is enough for any type of web browsing and office activities.
The graphics are handled by the Intel HD integrated chip that is part of the processor. That is an Intel HD Graphics 620, capable of displaying 4K at 60Hz, at a maximum resolution of up to 4096 x 2304 pixels. It runs at a base frequency of 300 MHz going up to a maximum of 1.00 GHz, with support for DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5. Also, it supports up to three displays simultaneously connected to it.
Regarding storage, the ASUS Chromebox 3 comes with an M.2 SSD with a capacity that can vary between 32GB and 256GB. The sample that we tested had a 64GB SSD installed.
The ASUS Chromebox 3 is generous regarding the ports and the connectivity options it offers. It comes with a wired network card capable of data transfers at 10/100/1000 Mbps, and a wireless card that supports the 802.11a/b/g/n/ac network standards and Bluetooth 4.2.
As for ports, the ASUS Chromebox 3 comes with two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, one audio jack, and one 3-in-1 card reader on its front side. On its back side, you get the power port, one HDMI, three USB 3.1 Gen 1, one USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C, and one RJ45 LAN port. On one of its sides, the ASUS Chromebox 3 also has a Kensington Lock.
The ASUS Chromebox 3 is also small: 5.85 x 5.85 x 1.58 inches (148.5 x 148.5 x 40 mm) in width x depth x height. It is also lightweight at 2.20 pounds or 1 kg. As for the operating system, it is evident that the ASUS Chromebox 3 comes with Google's Chrome OS.
If you want further details about all the official hardware specifications, you can find them here: ASUS Chromebox 3 - Specifications.
The hardware specs for the ASUS Chromebox 3 differ depending on your exact model. However, considering that it runs Chrome OS, even the weakest configuration should offer a good user experience. Also, we appreciate the fact that the ASUS Chromebox 3 offers plenty of ports.
Using the ASUS Chromebox 3
Just like almost all the other mini PCs from ASUS, the ASUS Chromebox 3 looks stylish. It is a small device that does not need a lot of space on your desk. It feels well built and solid, and it is so small and lightweight that you could even take it with you when travelling. It fits inside a suitcase easily, and only weighs about 2 pounds (1 kilogram).
The ASUS Chromebox 3 offers many ports and a lot of choices for the hardware inside it. That means that you can get one as powerful as your wallet lets you, but you get the same large number of ports nonetheless. Depending on the processor and storage options you choose to equip on the ASUS Chromebox 3, it can become quite a powerful device.
Although you can put an Intel Core i7 in it, we have come to the conclusion that even the affordable sample that we tested is good enough for pretty much anything you want to do on it. The sample that we tested was using an Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 64GB SSD, but Chrome OS does not need much power to run well. You do not need more power for usual things we all do, like surfing the internet, working with Google Docs or watching videos on Netflix or HBO GO.
If free desk space is an important factor you care about, you already know that the ASUS Chromebox 3 is small. However, if each piece of space you have available matters, it is good to know that you can also mount it on the back of a monitor or TV, using the VESA mount kit bundled by ASUS in the package. We like that a lot.
The ASUS Chromebox 3 is also elegant: its design is simple as it is nothing more than a box. However, all its edges are slightly round, and all the ports are positioned to be easy accessible. Also, the cooling vents are found underneath and on its backside, so its front and upper side have a clean look.
Similarly, most of the ports are found on the back side of the ASUS Chromebox 3, leaving the front side free of any clutter.
The only things you see on the front side of the ASUS Chromebox 3 are the power button on the left edge, the audio jack, two USB 3.1 ports for easy access and the card reader.
While using it, we were also impressed by how silent the ASUS Chromebox 3 is. No matter what you do, it does not become noisy.
The ASUS Chromebox 3 is small and stylish, and it runs Chrome OS very well. The user experience is very fluid. For the two weeks in which we used the ASUS Chromebox 3, we never saw it crack or stutter.
On the next page of this review, you can find out more about the apps bundled with the ASUS Chromebox 3, and its performance in various benchmarks.
