- The AI X1 Pro has a dedicated Copilot button and a fingerprint sensor
- It also has an OCuLink port, which it claims can utilize 90% of eGPU performance
- Despite its small size, it manages to integrate the PSU, a bonus for users
Unveiled at CES 2025, the Miniforum AI X1 Pro is a newly announced mini PC that boasts three 4TB M.2 2280 PCle4.0 SSD slots.
AI X1 Pro builds on previous MINISFORUM models by increasing storage capacity and introducing more versatile memory options.
This chip on this device supports a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that is said to be capable of handling up to 50 trillion operations per second.
Graphics and expandable storage
The Miniforum AI X1 Pro runs the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, a chip that aims to balance power efficiency with multitasking capabilities.
It also supports up to 96GB of user-replaceable DDR5 5600 SODIMM memory. This is a shift from previous Miniforum models such as the EliteMini AI370 mini PC, which had smaller sizes and fixed memory configurations.
The AI X1 Pro includes AMD Radeon 890M graphics, which claims to deliver up to 45% faster performance than competing GPUs.
There is also an OCuLink port which allows users to connect an external GPU (eGPU), which will be handy for gamers. In addition, this device has a built-in noise-canceling microphone, which aims to improve the sound quality during remote meetings.
Miniforum integrated this device’s power supply into the compact chassis, eliminating the need for an external power block.
Despite its small size, the AI X1 Pro houses two USB4 ports for up to 40 Gbps data transfer, USB Type-A ports, Ethernet, video output and an SD card reader.
I’m impressed by the introduction of a dedicated Windows Copilot button, which provides quick access to Microsoft’s AI assistant features, and especially intrigued by the prospect of real-time caption generation for video calls or media playback on the device.
