Acer Chromebox CXI6-C516G 2026
About This Desktop
Acer Chromebox CXI6-C516G 2026 — CPU Intel Core 5, RAM 16 GB, storage 256 GB, GPU Intel Graphics, form factor mini, psu 90 W.
- CPU Intel Core 5
- RAM 16 GB
- Storage 256 GB
- GPU Intel Graphics
- Form factor mini
- Psu 90 W
- OS Google Chrome OS
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong port (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average storage (13th percentile) 13th
- Below average ram (30th percentile) 30th
- Below average reliability (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core 5 |
| Cores | 6 |
| Frequency | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Graphics |
| Type | integrated |
| VRAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Build
| Form Factor | mini |
| PSU | 90 |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7 |
| HDMI | 2 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
System
| OS | Google Chrome OS |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Acer Chromebox CXI6-C516G | Lenovo Legion 34IAS10 | HP OMEN GT22-3080 | ASUS Republic of Gamers GM700TZ-BS978 | Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 | MSI Aegis A2NVP7-1480US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core 5 | Intel Core Ultra 9 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 64 | 32 | 64 | 64 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 3072 | 2048 | 2048 | 24000 | 2048 |
| GPU | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower | mid-tower | mid-tower | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| Psu W | 90 | 1200 | 850 | 850 | - | 750 |
| OS | Google Chrome OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Port | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer Chromebox CXI6-C516G | 51.2 | 46.2 | 29.8 | 79.6 | 13.1 | 33.8 | 42.4 |
| Lenovo Legion 34IAS10 Compare | 97.8 | 87.8 | 96.8 | 92.4 | 96.5 | 71.2 | 80.2 |
| HP OMEN GT22-3080 Compare | 95.9 | 87.8 | 78.7 | 93.8 | 91.3 | 71.2 | 98.7 |
| ASUS Republic of Gamers GM700TZ-BS978 Compare | 98.8 | 77 | 94.5 | 97.6 | 91.3 | 39.3 | 71.7 |
| Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Compare | 97.8 | 80.9 | 94.5 | 85.8 | 100 | 71.2 | 47.7 |
| MSI Aegis A2NVP7-1480US Compare | 95.9 | 80.9 | 88 | 98.4 | 91.3 | 39.3 | 83.3 |
Usage Scores
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