New Minix mini PC goes on sale with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and vapor chamber cooling - Notebookcheck

The ER947-AI mini PC pairs AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor with 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, utilizing two fans and a vapor chamber for cooling. Priced at $1,599.90 on Amazon, it offers a compact design measuring 140 x 139 x 60 mm and weighing 930 g.

Performance Comparison

Minix is positioning the ER947-AI against high-end mini PCs like the Vzmore AX9 Max, which costs approximately $100 less at $1,499. Both devices use AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor from the Gorgon Point family, which has shown excellent application and multi-core performance.

Cooling and Expandability

The cooling system can maintain the processor at 65 W under sustained load without throttling. The mini PC features a tool-free design, allowing RAM upgrades up to 128 GB and SSD swaps for additional storage.

Connectivity Options

Users benefit from a generous selection of ports, including two USB4 ports, three USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and two 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports. The device supports up to four 8K displays simultaneously and includes a built-in fingerprint reader.

Availability

The Minix ER947-AI is currently available for purchase on Amazon in the US for $1,599.90. While listed on Minix's global website at $1,630, it's marked as 'coming soon' there.