- The AI X1 Pro has a dedicated Copilot button and fingerprint sensor
- It also has an OCuLink port which it claims can utilize 90% of the eGPU’s performance.
- Despite its tiny size, it manages to integrate the power supply, a plus for users.
Unveiled at CES 2025, the Miniforum AI X1 Pro is a newly announced mini PC that features three 4TB M.2 2280 PCle4.0 SSD slots.
The AI X1 Pro builds on previous MINISFORUM models by increasing storage capacity and introducing more versatile memory options.
This chip in this device supports a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) supposedly capable of handling up to 50 billion operations per second.
Expandable graphics and storage.
The Miniforum AI X1 Pro runs the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, a chip aimed at balancing power efficiency with multitasking capabilities.
It also supports up to 96 GB of user-replaceable DDR5 5600 SODIMM memory. This is a change from previous Miniforum models, such as the EliteMini AI370 mini PC, which had smaller sizes and fixed memory configurations.
The AI X1 Pro includes the AMD Radeon 890M graphics card, which claims to deliver up to 45% faster performance than competing GPUs.
There is also an OCuLink port, which allows users to connect an external GPU (eGPU), which will be useful for gamers. Additionally, this device features a built-in noise-canceling microphone that aims to improve audio quality during remote meetings.
Miniforum integrated this device’s power supply into the compact chassis, eliminating the need for an external power brick.
Despite its small size, the AI
I’m impressed with the introduction of a dedicated Windows Copilot button, which provides quick access to features of Microsoft’s AI assistant, and especially intrigued by the prospect of real-time caption generation for video calls or media playback on the device.
