Chuwi AuBox Mini PC Unleashed: Packing Ryzen 7 Power
Chuwi has finally unveiled the AuBox. This tiny PC is packing a punch due to its AMD underbelly. We first heard of it last February 2025, but now you can hold one in your hands.
Power Under the Hood: Ryzen 7 and Radeon Graphics
Don't let the small size fool you. The heart of the Chuwi AuBox is the Ryzen 7 8745HS processor. This processor belongs to AMD's powerful Hawk Point family. It features 8 Zen 4 CPU cores, which can turbo up to 4.9 GHz. It does not have the particular NPU of certain other models, but it is still a very powerful performer on demanding tasks.
One of the coolest things for a mini PC is the integrated graphics: the Radeon 780M. This isn't just for basic display output. The 780M is capable enough to play many current AAA games. Yes, you might need to leave it on low to mid settings, but playable frame rates at 1080p on a system this small is just amazing.
Connectivity and Expansion
Chuwi also didn't leave the ports out. One of the largest things to point out is that there is a USB4 port. That's wonderful because it doesn't close the door on adding an external GPU (eGPU). This is useful if, in the future, you end up wanting to seriously boost your gaming capabilities. Other than that convenient USB4, you'll receive:
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- 1x DisplayPort 1.4
- 1x HDMI 2.1
- 2x USB 2.0 Type-A (handy for peripherals)
- 2x 2.5 Ethernet (perfect for high-speed wired networking)
Inside, you're not limited to the base setup. The AuBox provides space for up to 32 GB of RAM in two SO-DIMM slots. It also has two M.2 2280 slots for fast PCIe 4.0 storage, so you can add up to 2 TB.
Cooling and Configuration
To keep that mighty Ryzen processor in line, Chuwi flaunts the AuBox features an intelligent cooling mechanism that can accommodate up to a 65W TDP. The device further features Bluetooth 5.1 and WiFi 6 wireless features.
Currently, the standard setup you'll find on retailers like AliExpress includes the Ryzen 7 8745HS with 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD. How much does it cost. Around $449. By the specs, that is quite cheap.
