AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370 vs ASUS NUC 16 Pro
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AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 / barebones / no RAM, SSD or installed OS
ASUS NUC 16 Pro
Core Ultra X9 378H, 64GB LPDDR5x, no storage
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1Is it fast for normal work?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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Small display works as a secondary screen
Satoru Toda demonstrates the touchscreen and display scaling, noting how small text appears at native resolution. He treats the built-in screen as a secondary display for status or clock duties alongside a larger monitor.
Satoru Toda · 5:11 -
Single-core performance Not available
ASUS NUC 16 Pro
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Small display works as a secondary screen Not available
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Single-core performance Among the reviewer's top results
Robtech placed the Core Ultra X7 review unit among the fastest systems in the reviewer's Cinebench single-core comparison, roughly level with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 result in that chart.
Cinebench single-core · Balanced mode; Core Ultra X7 358H review unit
Robtech · 6:28
2Can it handle sustained work?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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Multi-core power-mode delta Not available
ASUS NUC 16 Pro
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Multi-core power-mode delta Under 2.5% faster
In Robtech's Cinebench multi-core test, Performance mode improved the Core Ultra X7 review unit by just under 2.5% over its factory Balanced mode.
Cinebench multi-core · Performance mode compared with factory Balanced mode; Core Ultra X7 358H review unit
Robtech · 7:00
3Can it game?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider Not available
ASUS NUC 16 Pro
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider 70 fps
Level1Techs reported 70 FPS with a 36 FPS 1% low at 1080p using the high preset.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider benchmark · 1080p high; Core Ultra X7 358H review unit
Level1Techs · 11:36
4Is it loud or hot?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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Maximum CPU temperature Not available
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All-core load noise Not available
ASUS NUC 16 Pro
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Maximum CPU temperature 99 °C
The Core Ultra X7 review unit reached 99 degrees Celsius in both tested power modes.
Maximum CPU load · Default and performance modes
Robtech · 14:25 -
All-core load noise 46 dBA
Robtech reported a maximum of 46 dBA with all CPU cores under load.
All-core CPU load · Core Ultra X7 358H review unit
Robtech · 14:48
5How much electricity does it use?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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Selectable power profiles in the reviewed BIOS
jack stone shows Silent, Balance, Performance and Manual power-limit profiles in the BIOS, selecting Performance for the review tests. These controls are verified on that review unit; firmware availability may differ.
jack stone · 3:30 -
Idle wall power Not available
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Maximum wall power Not available
ASUS NUC 16 Pro
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Selectable power profiles in the reviewed BIOS Not available
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Idle wall power 9 W
Robtech reported 9 W at idle for the Core Ultra X7 review unit.
Windows desktop idle · Core Ultra X7 358H review unit
Robtech · 14:03 -
Maximum wall power 115 W
Robtech reported just over 100 W in the default mode and 115 W with performance mode enabled.
Maximum system load · Performance mode; default mode reported separately as just over 100 W
Robtech · 14:08
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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USB4 is present Not available
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Different processor tested Not available
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Review-unit memory Not available
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Tool-free access Not available
ASUS NUC 16 Pro
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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USB4 is present Yes
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Different processor tested
Robtech tested the NUC 16 Pro with a Core Ultra X7 358H, not the catalog configuration's Core Ultra X9 378H.
Review-unit identification · Core Ultra X7 358H review unit
Robtech · 1:23 -
Review-unit memory 8533 MT/s
The review unit had 64 GB of soldered LPDDR5x memory running at 8,533 MT/s.
Hardware inspection · 64 GB onboard memory
Robtech · 4:56 -
Tool-free access
Robtech showed the chassis opening with a lever and no tools, with cooling provided for both M.2 slots.
Internal inspection
Robtech · 4:38
7Is it good value?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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US price not published Not available
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Reviewer value assessment Not available
ASUS NUC 16 Pro
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US price not published US MSRP unavailable
ASUS identifies the exact NUC16GDKW9 configuration on its US specifications page but does not publish a US MSRP there, so the catalog does not assign a value score or convert a foreign-market price.
Manufacturer US pricing check · NUC16GDKW9, Core Ultra X9 378H, 64GB onboard memory, no storage or OS
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Reviewer value assessment Hard to justify on value
Robtech called the reviewed Core Ultra X7 configuration difficult to justify on value at its stated $1,700 price unless the buyer specifically wants leading-edge performance. This assessment is for the X7 review unit, not the catalog's X9 configuration.
Review-date price and value assessment · Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB LPDDR5x-8533, Samsung PCIe 5.0 SSD of unstated capacity
Robtech · 17:37
8Will it be dependable?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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Limited warranty Not available
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Linux support Not available
ASUS NUC 16 Pro
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Limited warranty 3 years
ASUS states that NUC products purchased from authorized distributors include a three-year limited warranty covering the hardware supplied in the box.
Manufacturer warranty-policy check
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Linux support Current Linux kernel recommended
Level1Techs described current-kernel Linux support as a first-class experience and showed a Thunderbolt external GPU working plug-and-play.
Linux compatibility and Thunderbolt eGPU check · Core Ultra X7 358H review unit
Level1Techs · 16:09
References
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AOOSTAR. G-FLIP AI370 specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 / barebones / no RAM, SSD or installed OS
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Satoru Toda. AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370 review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Manufacturer-supplied HX370 barebones unit fitted with 2 x 16GB RAM; SSD capacity, OS edition and firmware unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Manufacturer provided the unit; video displays paid-promotion disclosure. Loan or retention terms unconfirmed.
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jack stone. Aoostar G-flip AI 9 HX370 Mini PC Full Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: HX370 barebones unit with 32GB DDR5-5600 and 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. Windows edition unconfirmed; tests use Performance Mode, firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Retailer links in description; acquisition and paid relationship unconfirmed.
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ASUS. ASUS USA technical specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: NUC16GDKW9, Core Ultra X9 378H, 64GB LPDDR5x, no storage or operating system
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Robtech. Intel's Panther Lake is HERE! ASUS NUC 16 Pro Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB LPDDR5x-8533, Samsung PCIe 5.0 SSD of unstated capacity
Disclosure: Robtech identified the review unit as a manufacturer loan in the video description.
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Level1Techs. A Panther Lake Mini PC: The Asus Nuc Pro 16 Benchmark and Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB onboard LPDDR5x, 1TB Samsung SSD
Disclosure: Level1Techs did not state how the review unit was acquired.
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ASUS. Warranty Information for NUC Products. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: ASUS NUC products purchased from authorized distributors
Value for money
No value comparison is available. It requires eligible test scores and at least four current price observations in seven days.
Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
Higher listed specifications for ASUS NUC 16 Pro
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | G-FLIP AI370 | NUC 16 Pro |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra X9 378H |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 | 16 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | 25 W |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon 890M | Intel Arc B390 |
Memory and storage
| Specification | G-FLIP AI370 | NUC 16 Pro |
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| Memory type | DDR5 SO-DIMM; 2 slots | LPDDR5x-8533 onboard |
| Maximum memory | Not published | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | No |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | G-FLIP AI370 | NUC 16 Pro |
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| Ethernet | 2 x 2.5GbE | Dual 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth version unconfirmed | Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | Yes |
Size and price
| Specification | G-FLIP AI370 | NUC 16 Pro |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | 0.71 liters |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Business mini PC |