AOOSTAR MACO 470 vs MINISFORUM AI X1
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AOOSTAR MACO 470
Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 / 32GB LPDDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
MINISFORUM AI X1
Ryzen 7 255 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / silver chassis / US adapter; included OS unconfirmed
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1Is it fast for normal work?
AOOSTAR MACO 470
Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
Not available
2Can it handle sustained work?
AOOSTAR MACO 470
Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
Not available
3Can it game?
AOOSTAR MACO 470
Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
Not available
4Is it loud or hot?
AOOSTAR MACO 470
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Low noise reported on the 8533 MT/s unit
Qian Weide describes the fan as inaudible at idle, quiet in games and acceptable under heavy work, with a broad airflow sound. This is a subjective account of its regional review unit; it is not a standardized noise result.
钱韦德 (Qian Weide) · 3:59 -
Gaming fan noticeable in a quiet room
Teacher Mo reports that the fan was noticeable during the Black Myth: Wukong benchmark in a quiet room, though game audio masked it. This differs from Qian Weide’s quieter impression; software, settings and measurement conditions are not matched.
在下莫老师 (Teacher Mo) · 3:23 -
Fan noise did not intrude during review Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
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Low noise reported on the 8533 MT/s unit Not available
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Gaming fan noticeable in a quiet room Not available
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Fan noise did not intrude during review
Mr. Sujano described the fans as audible but unobtrusive during his use of the Ryzen 7 255 model. This is his subjective experience, without a comparable sound-pressure measurement.
Mr. Sujano · 7:40
5How much electricity does it use?
AOOSTAR MACO 470
Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
Not available
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
AOOSTAR MACO 470
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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OCuLink takes the second SSD slot Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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OCuLink takes the second SSD slot
Robtech installed the supplied M.2-to-OCuLink adapter in the second storage slot. Using that adapter leaves room for one internal M.2 SSD in the reviewed AI X1.
Robtech · 3:54
7Is it good value?
AOOSTAR MACO 470
Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
Not available
8Will it be dependable?
AOOSTAR MACO 470
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Bluetooth failed in the reviewed SteamOS setup
Teacher Mo reports working Wi-Fi and graphics but unusable Bluetooth on the MT7925 module in its SteamOS community build. The reviewer used wired or 2.4GHz controllers as alternatives. The exact distribution and kernel are unconfirmed, so this does not establish compatibility with current Linux releases.
在下莫老师 (Teacher Mo) · 3:37 -
Protective film left on a thermal pad Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
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Bluetooth failed in the reviewed SteamOS setup Not available
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Protective film left on a thermal pad
Robtech found protective plastic still covering a memory/storage thermal pad in his review sample and left it in place for his thermal tests. This is a fault observed on that unit, not an established failure rate.
Robtech · 3:35
References
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AOOSTAR. MACO 470 32GB / 1TB specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 / 32GB LPDDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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钱韦德 (Qian Weide). 高频内存加持，核显提升明显！天钡MACO470评测. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB memory at 8533 MT/s. Exact SSD, Windows edition, firmware and power profile unconfirmed. Memory speed differs from the 8000 MT/s retail specification.
Disclosure: Unit acquisition and paid relationship not established by inspected description.
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在下莫老师 (Teacher Mo). 迷你主机装SteamOS有没搞头？天钡MACO 470游戏实测. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB LPDDR5-8000 and MT7925 wireless module. SSD capacity and firmware unconfirmed. A SteamOS community build is used for gaming; exact distribution and kernel version unconfirmed. Windows is used separately for stress testing.
Disclosure: Unit acquisition and paid relationship not established by inspected description.
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MINISFORUM. AI X1 specifications and US configurations. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 255 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / silver chassis / US adapter; included OS unconfirmed
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Robtech. The Most Requested Mini PC Review - Minisforum AI X1. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 H 255 / 32GB Crucial DDR5-5600 / 1TB Kingston PCIe 4 SSD / Windows 11 Pro; firmware unconfirmed. OCuLink adapter installed during review.
Disclosure: Manufacturer supplied a free review sample; affiliate links disclosed.
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Mr. Sujano. Mini PC that packs a Punch: minisforum AI X1 review - AMD Ryzen 7 255. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 255 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows; OS edition, firmware and installed memory layout unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Reviewer says MINISFORUM sent the unit; affiliate links disclosed.
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 MACO 470
- Provides 3 storage slots versus 2
Higher listed specifications for MINISFORUM AI X1
- Supports 32 GB more memory
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | MACO 470 | AI X1 |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 | AMD Ryzen 7 255 |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 | 8 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon 890M | AMD Radeon 780M |
Memory and storage
| Specification | MACO 470 | AI X1 |
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| Memory type | LPDDR5-8000, soldered | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | No | Yes |
| Storage slots | 3 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | MACO 470 | AI X1 |
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| Ethernet | 2 x 2.5GbE | 1 × 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth version and module unconfirmed | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | MACO 470 | AI X1 |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |