Key Takeaways
1. Aoostar has launched the upgraded Maco 470 mini-PC featuring AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 APU.
2. The Maco 470 offers improved performance over the previous Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, particularly with LPDDR5-8533 RAM support.
3. The device retains OCuLink connectivity for eGPU expansion, located on the left side.
4. The current price for the Maco 470 in China is CNY 6,699 (approximately $969), with 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage.
5. Aoostar plans to release the Maco 470 globally later this year, but has not yet provided pricing or availability details for other regions.
Almost six months have gone by since Aoostar introduced its first Maco-branded mini-PC worldwide. The device comes with either the Ryzen 7 H 255 or the Ryzen 7 8845HS and includes an OCuLink port for eGPU expansion when using the latter APU.
Updated Version
Not long after, Aoostar gave the Mac a refresh by including the more affordable Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H (currently priced at $319 on Amazon). Now, they’ve upgraded the Maco once more with the launch of the Maco 470. As indicated by its name, this new mini-PC utilizes AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 APU from the Gorgon Point generation.
Performance Insights
Based on our testing, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 shows slight improvements compared to the previous Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. For example, Aoostar has utilized the new APU’s capability for LPDDR5-8533 RAM. The Maco 470 also retains OCuLink connectivity which is conveniently located on the left side of the mini-PC.
Pricing Information
At present, the Maco 470 is available for CNY 6,699 (around $969) in China, featuring 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. Aoostar has indicated that the Maco 470 will also have a worldwide launch later this year. Sadly, they haven’t disclosed pricing or availability details for other regions yet.
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