AOOSTAR G-FLIP PRO 8845HS vs Apple Mac mini M5 Pro
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AOOSTAR G-FLIP PRO 8845HS
Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS / barebones / no RAM, SSD or installed OS / EU adapter
Apple Mac mini M5 Pro
15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB memory, 512GB SSD
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1Is it fast for normal work?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP PRO 8845HS
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Base processor configuration Not available
Apple Mac mini M5 Pro
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Base processor configuration 15 CPU cores
The retail base configuration uses a 15-core M5 Pro CPU with five super cores and ten performance cores. This is a manufacturer specification, not an independent productivity result.
Manufacturer processor specification · MHQN4LL/A base retail configuration
Apple
2Can it handle sustained work?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP PRO 8845HS
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Dedicated media engines Not available
Apple Mac mini M5 Pro
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Dedicated media engines H.264, HEVC, and ProRes
M5 Pro includes hardware H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW encode and decode support. This confirms workload support but is not a sustained-performance test.
Video encode and decode capability · M5 Pro media engine
Apple
3Can it game?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP PRO 8845HS
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Graphics hardware Not available
Apple Mac mini M5 Pro
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Graphics hardware 16-core GPU
The base configuration has a 16-core Apple GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing and Neural Accelerators. No exact-chassis independent gaming result was available at launch.
Manufacturer graphics specification · Base 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU configuration
Apple
4Is it loud or hot?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP PRO 8845HS
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Manual fan controls shown in BIOS
GhostKeyboard Review shows a manual temperature/PWM fan table in the reviewed BIOS and adjusts the fan curve alongside performance and graphics-memory settings. The video’s later results describe that modified setup; they are not stock measurements.
GhostKeyboard Review · 3:47 -
Manufacturer idle noise Not available
Apple Mac mini M5 Pro
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Manual fan controls shown in BIOS Not available
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Manufacturer idle noise 5 dBA
Apple lists a typical operator-position sound pressure level of 5 dBA at idle and notes that acoustics may vary by configuration.
System idle · Operator position; standard Mac mini system; manufacturer acoustical test
Apple
5How much electricity does it use?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP PRO 8845HS
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Maximum continuous power Not available
Apple Mac mini M5 Pro
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Maximum continuous power 155 W maximum
Apple specifies a 155 W maximum continuous power rating for the current Mac mini chassis. This is a design limit, not typical wall-power consumption.
Manufacturer electrical rating · 100-240 V AC input
Apple
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP PRO 8845HS
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Thunderbolt is present Not available
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Display support Not available
Apple Mac mini M5 Pro
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable No
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Thunderbolt is present Yes
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Display support Up to 3 displays
The M5 Pro model supports up to three external displays through any combination of its Thunderbolt 5 and HDMI ports.
Manufacturer display-support check · M5 Pro Mac mini
Apple
7Is it good value?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP PRO 8845HS
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Launch price Not available
Apple Mac mini M5 Pro
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Launch price $1,699
Apple lists the base M5 Pro Mac mini with a 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB of memory, and a 512GB SSD at $1,699 in the United States.
Manufacturer launch-price check · MHQN4LL/A: 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, 512GB SSD
Apple
8Will it be dependable?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP PRO 8845HS
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Hardware warranty Not available
Apple Mac mini M5 Pro
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Hardware warranty 1 year
Apple's U.S. limited warranty covers Mac hardware against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the original retail purchase date.
Manufacturer warranty-policy check
Apple
References
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AOOSTAR. G-FLIP PRO 8845HS specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS / barebones / no RAM, SSD or installed OS / EU adapter
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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GhostKeyboard Review. Aoostar G Flip 8845HS Mini PC Review and Test. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: 8845HS unit with 2 x 32GB Crucial memory and MSI SSD of unconfirmed capacity. Windows edition and firmware unconfirmed; reviewer changes performance, UMA and fan settings.
Disclosure: Retailer links in description; acquisition terms unconfirmed.
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Apple. Apple Mac mini technical specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: M5 Pro with 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, and 512GB SSD
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Apple. Buy Mac mini with M5 Pro. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: MHQN4LL/A: M5 Pro with 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, and 512GB SSD
Disclosure: Manufacturer retail configuration and price.
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Apple. Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty – Mac. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Apple-branded Mac hardware sold in the United States
Value for money
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for AOOSTAR G-FLIP PRO 8845HS
- Supports 64 GB more memory
- Provides 2 storage slots versus 0
Higher listed specifications for Apple Mac mini M5 Pro
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | G-FLIP PRO 8845HS | Mac mini M5 Pro |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | Apple M5 Pro |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 15 / 15 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon 780M | 16-core Apple GPU |
Memory and storage
| Specification | G-FLIP PRO 8845HS | Mac mini M5 Pro |
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| Memory type | DDR5 SO-DIMM; 2 slots; DDR5-5600 supported | Unified memory onboard |
| Maximum memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | No |
| Storage slots | 2 | 0 |
Connectivity
| Specification | G-FLIP PRO 8845HS | Mac mini M5 Pro |
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| Ethernet | 2 x 2.5GbE | 2.5GbE; configurable to 10GbE |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6 |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | Yes |
Size and price
| Specification | G-FLIP PRO 8845HS | Mac mini M5 Pro |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | 0.81 liters |
| List price | Not published | $1,699 |
| Product class | Not assigned | macOS pro workflows |