AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370 vs GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 / barebones / no RAM, SSD or installed OS
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US plug
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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
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Small display works as a secondary screen Not available
2Can it handle sustained work?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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3Can it game?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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4Is it loud or hot?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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Memory-heavy stress exposed a cooling limit Not available
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Memory-heavy stress exposed a cooling limit
Jeff Geerling reported overheating and inconsistent results in a 7-Zip benchmark on his review unit. Repasting did not fully resolve his concern; removing the cover and adding airflow let him complete consistent comparisons. His later benchmark results use that modified cooling setup.
Jeff Geerling · 7:31
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
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Selectable power profiles in the reviewed BIOS Not available
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
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
7Is it good value?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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8Will it be dependable?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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Ubuntu detected the main devices Not available
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A newer Linux kernel enabled graphics benchmarks Not available
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Ubuntu detected the main devices
Lon.TV reported working display, audio, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth after installing Ubuntu on his 16GB/512GB G3 Plus. The Ubuntu version was not specified, so this is limited to his tested setup.
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A newer Linux kernel enabled graphics benchmarks
Jeff Geerling could not run some GPU benchmarks with his initial Ubuntu setup. Updating to Linux 6.12 enabled GLMark2 and GravityMark. His published system record identifies Ubuntu 24.04 with kernel 6.12.3 and a replacement SSD.
Jeff Geerling · 6:01
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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GMKtec. NucBox G3 Plus specifications and US configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US plug
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Lon.TV. My Favorite Cheap Mini PC Gets an N150 Upgrade! GMKTec G3 Plus Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4-3200 / 512GB NVMe SSD / Windows 11 Pro. Ubuntu tested; version and firmware unconfirmed. Green review unit.
Disclosure: Reviewer purchased the G3 Plus; no payment for the review. Compensated affiliate links disclosed.
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Jeff Geerling. When did Raspberry Pis get so expensive?. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4 / original 512GB AirDisk SSD replaced by a 1TB TeamGroup TM8FP4001T for Ubuntu 24.04 testing, Linux 6.12.3. Balanced and High Performance modes; firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: GMKtec supplied the review unit but did not pay for the video. Reviewer states no GMKtec affiliate participation; Amazon affiliate links disclosed. Supporting system configuration record: https://github.com/geerlingguy/sbc-reviews/issues/64
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Specification differences
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Higher listed specifications for AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | G-FLIP AI370 | NucBox G3 Plus |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel N150 |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 | 4 / 4 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon 890M | Intel UHD Graphics |
Memory and storage
| Specification | G-FLIP AI370 | NucBox G3 Plus |
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| Memory type | DDR5 SO-DIMM; 2 slots | DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | Not published | 32 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | G-FLIP AI370 | NucBox G3 Plus |
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| Ethernet | 2 x 2.5GbE | 1 x 2.5GbE, Intel i226-V |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth version unconfirmed | Realtek 8852BE Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB4 | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | No |
Size and price
| Specification | G-FLIP AI370 | NucBox G3 Plus |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |