Key Takeaways
1. The Slimbook One mini PC features an AMD Strix Point APU with up to 12 cores, making it suitable for moderate workloads.
2. It comes pre-loaded with Linux, appealing to fans of free and open-source software (FOSS).
3. The device has integrated GPUs (Radeon 780M and 890M) for light gaming, while external GPUs can be connected for more demanding tasks.
4. It offers dual M.2 slots for up to 16 TB of SSD storage and has a compact size of 130 x 158 x 53 mm, weighing about 0.7 kg.
5. Pricing starts at $699 for the Ryzen 7 variant and $999 for the Ryzen AI 9 version, both currently available at a $50 discount.
Alongside the Slimbook Executive laptop that runs on Linux, Slimbook has launched a new mini PC called the Slimbook One. This device is equipped with an AMD Strix Point APU that can have up to 12 cores, making it suitable for handling moderate workloads. Additionally, fans of free and open-source software (FOSS) will appreciate that the device comes pre-loaded with Linux.
Powerful Hardware Specs
At the core of the Slimbook One, you will find the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU which boasts 12 cores built on the Zen 5 architecture. It supports a maximum of 128 GB of DDR5-5600 memory thanks to dual SO-DIMM slots. There’s also a more affordable version featuring the capable 8-core Ryzen 7 H 255 APU based on Zen 4, which is expected to deliver about 85% of the performance of its more expensive counterpart, according to synthetic benchmarks.
Graphics and Performance
The compact mini PC does not have space for dedicated internal graphics and instead utilizes the Radeon 780M and Radeon 890M integrated GPUs available in the Zen 4 and Zen 5 models, respectively. The 890M is estimated to be 20% to 30% more efficient for gaming compared to the 780M, as confirmed by our test results. However, as integrated GPUs, both are only suitable for light gaming and less demanding tasks.
For those looking to tackle more demanding applications or gaming, users can connect powerful external GPUs through the mini PC’s OCuLink port. The Strix Point version includes a 50 TOPS NPU, while the Hawk Point model does not offer this feature. The I/O options are quite impressive, featuring several ports.
Storage and Size
Storage needs are met with dual M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) slots that can hold up to 16 TB of SSD storage. Measuring at 130 x 158 x 53 mm, the Slimbook One is very compact and weighs about 0.7 kg or 1.5 lbs.
The Slimbook One is now available for sale, with prices set at $699 for the AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 variant and $999 for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 version, both of which come with 16 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM and a 500 GB NVMe SSD. Currently, both models are enjoying a $50 discount, likely as part of a launch promotion.
Clearly, the Slimbook One mini PC is ready to compete against models like the GMK Evo-X1, Minisforum AI X1 Pro, and Beelink SER9 Pro, which is priced at $930 on Amazon. However, whether this product justifies its cost will only be confirmed once it receives reviews.
Slimbook, as noted by Liliputing.
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