ACEPC WizBox AI Mini PC is a small form-factor computer powered by Intel Core Ultra 5 125H or Ultra 7 155H from the Meteor Lake family. By the way, the ACEPC brand unveiled the WizBox AI Mini PC in late January 2024 as one of the world’s first AI Mini PCs. What is an AI Mini PC? Simply put, it’s a Mini PC offering strong CPU, GPU, and AI performance in a singular package. In addition to typical units such as CPU and GPU, the processor has a built-in neural processing unit (NPU). In addition to being powered by the Meteor Lake AI chips, the WizBox AI Mini PC offers up to 96GB DDR5 RAM (dual channel), a 2x M.2 NVMe PCIe4.0 SSD slot, 2.5Gbe LAN, new WiFi 7 (802.11be) and Bluetooth 5.4. ACEPC WizBox AI Mini PC is now available for $659.99 (Intel 125H, 32GB/512GB, after the $40 OFF coupon: 28JJKG72F9XJ) and up.
Availability and price
The ACEPC WizBox AI Mini PC can be found on the ACEPC website/store. The Mini PC is offered in two designs, with a glossy top cover (flowing black) and a matte black one. The selected design has no impact on the price. The good news is that ACEPC, in addition to early bird prices (pre-order), also offers a $40 OFF discount coupon: 28JJKG72F9XJ. After using the coupon, the prices are even more affordable and are as follows:
- WizBox AI with Intel Ultra 5 125H CPU, 32GB RAM, and 512GB SSD for $659.99
- Intel Ultra 5 125H, 32GB RAM, and 512GB SSD for $743.99
Shipment is planned for the end of April.
ACEPC WizBox AI Mini PC Details
As we have already mentioned, the compact housing (measures 147 x 147 x 55.5mm) contains one of two AI processors from the Meteor Lake family. A few words about them:
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H – The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, part of the mid-range Meteor Lake family, was introduced in December 2023 as a replacement for the 13th-generation Core chips. This 1st Gen Core Ultra processor boasts 14 cores (4 Performance + 8 Efficient + 2 Low Power Island) and 18 threads. The HT-enabled Performance cores operate at a maximum of 4.5 GHz, while the Efficient cores, consisting of 8 main cores and 2 extra ones in the Low Power Island, run at up to 3.6 GHz. Featuring a 7-core Arc GPU with a clock speed of 2.20 GHz, this chip also includes advanced technologies like the integrated AI Boost NPU with two Gen 3 engines for accelerated hardware AI workloads.
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H – The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, a high-end laptop processor from the Meteor Lake series, features 16 cores (6 Performance + 8 Efficient + 2 Low Power Island) and 22 threads. As a 1st Gen Core Ultra chip, it replaces the 13th generation Core chips, with its 16 cores consisting of 6 HT-enabled Performance cores reaching up to 4.8 GHz and 10 Efficient cores (8 main + 2 Low Power Island) operating at up to 3.8 GHz. The integrated 8-core Arc GPU runs at a maximum speed of 2.30 GHz, and the chip offers new technologies, including the AI Boost NPU with two Gen 3 engines for accelerated hardware AI workloads.
It is worth adding that the three main AI engines provide local hybrid AI computing capabilities for AI PCs. It offers smooth operation of various neural network models such as LeNetV3, InceptionV4, YOLOV3, DeepLabV3, Real-ESRGAN and ResNet50.
If you follow our articles, you know that WizBox AI is not the only AI Mini PC on the market. At the beginning of March, we wrote about ACEMAGIC F2A Mini PC offering identical specifications.
This beast has active cooling implemented by Dual D6 heatpipes and 2000 rpm centrifugal fan. ACEPC’s AI Mini PC supports up to 96GB RAM DDR5. However, both configurations come with 32GB RAM. In addition, ACEPC WizBox AI has a 2x M.2 NVMe PCIe4.0 SSD slot (where each supports up to 2TB) in the current configuration equipped with only a 512TB SSD.
Besides, ACEPC’s Meteor Lake Mini PC supports triple band 802.11be WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and 2.5Gbps Ethernet. It is worth adding that the Mini PC allows you to display 4K@60Hz on three monitors via 2x HDMI and USB Type-C.
Ports include:
- 2 x HDMI 2.0 (4K/60Hz)
- 1 x USB Type-C (Data & video)
- 4 x USB 3.0 Type-A (5 Gbps)
- 1 x 2.5 Gb Ethernet
- 1 x 3.5mm audio
The device comes with pre-installed Windows 11 Pro and also supports VESA mounting. You can already find the first reviews on YouTube, for example on the TechMagnet channel.
If you are planning to purchase WizBox AI Mini PC don’t miss the $40 discount (coupon: 28JJKG72F9XJ). Additional information can be found on the product page.
Last updated on June 14th, 2024 at 11:59 am
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