AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370 vs MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG
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AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 / barebones / no RAM, SSD or installed OS
MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG
Core Ultra 9 386H / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
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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
MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG
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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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MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG
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3Can it game?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
Not available
MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG
Not available
4Is it loud or hot?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
Not available
MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG
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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
MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG
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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
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Security lock also restricts bottom access Not available
MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Security lock also restricts bottom access
Level1Techs showed that the Kensington lock opening also secures the bottom cover, restricting access to memory and storage. The reviewed unit had 32GB memory rather than this SKU’s 16GB.
Level1Techs · 1:13
7Is it good value?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
Not available
MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG
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8Will it be dependable?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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Network boot stack was disabled by default Not available
MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG
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Network boot stack was disabled by default
Level1Techs showed the UEFI network stack disabled in BIOS EB211IMS.1A20 and explained that it must be enabled for network boot. Firmware defaults can change.
Level1Techs · 8:17
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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MSI. Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG US SKU specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 9 386H / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Level1Techs. Finally! Panther Lake! A Quick Look at the Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 9 386H / 32GB DDR5-5600 / 1TB Phison SSD / Windows 11 Pro. BIOS EB211IMS.1A20 dated March 4, 2026 shown. Power profile unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Reviewer thanks MSI for access to the hardware; whether the unit was loaned or retained is unclear. Affiliate link disclosed.
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
- Provides 2 storage slots versus 1
Higher listed specifications for MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | G-FLIP AI370 | Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 | 16 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon 890M | Intel Graphics |
Memory and storage
| Specification | G-FLIP AI370 | Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG |
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| Memory type | DDR5 SO-DIMM; 2 slots | DDR5 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | Not published | 96 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | G-FLIP AI370 | Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG |
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| Ethernet | 2 x 2.5GbE | 2 x Intel I226-V 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth version unconfirmed | Wi-Fi 7; adapter model and Bluetooth version unconfirmed for this SKU |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | Yes |
Size and price
| Specification | G-FLIP AI370 | Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | 0.51 liters |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |