24TB in a mini PC? Minisforum’s new micro workstation can hold three SSDs and up to 96GB of RAM, but I’m more intrigued by the Copilot button
- The AI X1 Pro has a dedicated Copilot button and a fingerprint sensor
- It also has an OCuLink port that is claimed to be able to 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 with three 4TB M.2 2280 PCle4.0 SSD slots.
The AI X1 Pro builds on previous MINISFORUM models by increasing storage capacity and introducing more versatile memory options.
This device’s chip supports a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that is supposedly capable of processing up to 50 trillion operations per second.
Graphics and expandable storage
The Miniforum AI X1 Pro runs on the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, a chip aimed at balancing power efficiency with multitasking capabilities.
It also supports up to 96 GB 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 dimensions and fixed memory configurations.
The AI X1 Pro includes the AMD Radeon 890M graphics card, which claims to deliver up to 45% faster performance than competing GPUs.
There is also an OCuLink port, allowing users to connect an external GPU (eGPU), which can be useful for gamers. In addition, this device has a built-in noise-canceling microphone that aims to improve audio quality during remote meetings.
Miniforum integrated the power supply of this device into the compact chassis, eliminating the need for an external power brick.
Despite its small size, the AI
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 generating real-time subtitles for video calls or media playback on the device.