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Mini PC AI X1 Pro

The Mini PC AI X1 Pro lands as a entry-level mini pc, built around AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

52/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 37032 GBAMD Radeon 890MUSB4WiFi 7DDR5
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Why we rate it

  • NPU
  • User-upgradable RAM
  • External PSU
  • Above-average cpu cores
  • Below-average ram
Score profile

Where the Mini PC AI X1 Pro wins and loses

Scored against the mini pcs class
ComputeExpansionPortsDesign60736081
Compute
60
Expansion
73
Ports
60
Design
81
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Compute

CPUAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
CPU cores12
CPU threads24
CPU max clock5.1 GHz
RAM32 GB
RAM typeDDR5
RAM speed5600 MHz
Max RAM128 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 SSD
GPUAMD Radeon 890M
NPUYes
NPU performance80

Expansion

User-upgradable RAMYes
M.2 slots3
Max storage12 TB

Ports

USB-C ports2
ThunderboltUSB4
Thunderbolt ports2
HDMI1
HDMI version2.1
DisplayPort1
Ethernet2.5
Max displays4

Wireless

Wi-FiWiFi 7
BluetoothBT5.4

Design

TDP65 W
External PSUYes

Software

Operating systemWindows 11

More specs

WIFIYes
Head to head

Mini PC AI X1 Pro vs ASUS ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ComputeExpansionPortsDesign
Mini PC AI X1 ProASUS NUC 14 Pro AI
 MINISFORUMMini PC AI X1 ProThis pageASUSASUS NUC 14 Pro AI
Overall score52 /100Better51 /100
CPUAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370Core Ultra 5
RAM32 GB64 GBBetter
Storage512 GB
GPUAMD Radeon 890MIntel Arc GPU
RAM max128 GBBetter96 GB
Who it's for

Is the Mini PC AI X1 Pro right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable mini pc for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier mini pc is the better call.

Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Mini PC AI X1 Pro worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 52/100 against other mini pcs, a entry-level result where the class average is around 44.

What stands out on the Mini PC AI X1 Pro?

Its npu stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the ASUS NUC 14 Pro Tall Barebone?

The ASUS NUC 14 Pro Tall Barebone scores 55/100 versus this one at 52/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.