AOOSTAR MACO 470 vs ZOTAC ZBOX CI360 nano

Silver AOOSTAR MACO 470, front and top view

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AOOSTAR MACO 470

Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 / 32GB LPDDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro

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ZOTAC ZBOX CI360 nano

Intel N150 / 8GB DDR5 / 128GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro

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Memory
Storage

1Is it fast for normal work?

2Can it handle sustained work?

3Can it game?

4Is it loud or hot?

AOOSTAR MACO 470

  • Low noise reported on the 8533 MT/s unit
  • Gaming fan noticeable in a quiet room

ZOTAC ZBOX CI360 nano

  • Low noise reported on the 8533 MT/s unit Not available
  • Gaming fan noticeable in a quiet room Not available

5How much electricity does it use?

6Can I upgrade and connect everything?

7Is it good value?

8Will it be dependable?

AOOSTAR MACO 470

  • Bluetooth failed in the reviewed SteamOS setup

References

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. ZOTAC. CI360 nano user manual. Product page. Accessed .

Value for money

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Specification differences

Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications

Higher listed specifications for AOOSTAR MACO 470

  • Supports 16 GB more memory
  • Provides 3 storage slots versus 2

Higher listed specifications for ZOTAC ZBOX CI360 nano

Verified specifications

Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status

Processor

SpecificationMACO 470ZBOX CI360 nano
CPUAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470Intel N150
Cores / threads12 / 244 / 4
Processor default TDPNot disclosedNot disclosed
Integrated graphicsRadeon 890MIntel Graphics

Memory and storage

SpecificationMACO 470ZBOX CI360 nano
Memory typeLPDDR5-8000, solderedDDR5-4800 SO-DIMM; one module
Maximum memory32 GB16 GB
Upgradeable memoryNoYes
Storage slots32

Connectivity

SpecificationMACO 470ZBOX CI360 nano
Ethernet2 x 2.5GbE2 x Gigabit Ethernet
WirelessWi-Fi 7; Bluetooth version and module unconfirmed
USB4YesNo
ThunderboltNot publishedNo

Size and price

SpecificationMACO 470ZBOX CI360 nano
Enclosure volumeNot published0.92 liters
List priceNot publishedNot published
Product classNot assignedNot assigned