Company:Acemagic

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ACEMAGIC
TypePrivate
IndustryConsumer electronics
Founded2013
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsMini PCs, laptops, small form factor systems
Websiteacemagic.com

ACEMAGIC (also stylized as AceMagic or AceMagician) is a Chinese manufacturer of compact desktop computers and laptops.[1][2][3][4]

Background

ACEMAGIC was established in 2013 in Shenzhen, China. It began as a small assembler of personal computers before moving into the design of mini PCs and compact laptops.[5] By the late 2010s, the company began exporting through online marketplaces and third-party distributors.[6]

Operations

Production and design take place in Shenzhen, with distribution managed through Hong Kong-based channels. ACEMAGIC products are sold through global e-commerce platforms including Amazon and AliExpress.[7] The company has exhibited at technology trade shows such as Computex Taipei, where it showcased prototypes including the dual-screen X1 laptop.[8]

ACEMAGIC uses components from Intel and AMD for many devices.[9] Following Intel's discontinuation of its NUC mini PC brand, ACEMAGIC was among several manufacturers producing compact desktop alternatives.[10]

Research and development

The company develops compact system architectures and cooling solutions for small enclosures.[11] It has introduced concept designs including sci-fi–inspired mini PCs and the horizontally folding dual-screen X1 laptop.[12]

Products

The company has released several compact systems, including the S1 (2023),[13][14] the Tank 03 (2024), the F2A with Intel Core Ultra processors (2024), the X1 (2024), and the F3A featuring AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chips (2025).[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]

Controversy

In early 2024, ACEMAGIC was reported to have shipped certain mini PCs containing pre-installed malware.[23][24] The company stated that the issue was limited to early shipments and later announced measures to improve software verification processes.[25]

Reception

NotebookCheck has noted steady hardware improvements in its mini PC range, while TechRadar and Ars Technica described mixed performance and build quality compared with established brands.[26][27][28] The company remains part of the expanding global market for compact and low-power personal computers.[29]

References

  1. ↑ "Acemagic's X1 is a clever but delicate approach to dual-screen laptops". Ars Technica. 15 August 2024. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/08/acemagics-x1-is-a-clever-but-delicate-approach-to-dual-screen-laptops/. 
  2. ↑ "This i9-powered mini PC packs a punch — and it's under $500 right now". PCWorld. 15 February 2024. https://www.pcworld.com/article/2433905/this-i9-powered-mini-pc-packs-a-punch-and-its-under-500-right-now.html. 
  3. ↑ "Acemagic S1 Mini PC in review: Compact PC for home use". NotebookCheck. 2 February 2024. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Acemagic-S1-Mini-PC-in-review-Compact-PC-for-home-use-with-Intel-N97-512-GB-storage-and-an-integrated-display.812030.0.html. 
  4. ↑ "Acemagic AD08 mini PC review". TechRadar Pro. 20 November 2023. https://www.techradar.com/pro/acemagic-ad08-mini-pc-review. 
  5. ↑ "Review: AMD Ryzen AI 9 370 and Radeon 880M in the Acemagic F3A mini PC". Guru3D. 21 May 2024. https://www.guru3d.com/review/review-amd-ryzen-ai-9-370-and-radeon-880m-in-the-acemagic-f3a-mini-pc/. 
  6. ↑ "This powerful mini PC just dropped to its best-ever price". PCWorld. 27 May 2024. https://www.pcworld.com/article/2513984/this-powerful-gaming-mini-pc-just-dropped-to-its-best-ever-price-249.html. 
  7. ↑ "Acemagic brings dual-screen laptops and Starship-like mini PCs to Computex 2024". TechPowerUp. 3 June 2024. https://www.techpowerup.com/323199/acemagic-brings-dual-screen-laptops-and-starship-like-mini-pcs-to-computex-2024. 
  8. ↑ "Acemagic claims world's first dual-screen horizontally opening laptop will be unveiled at Computex". VideoCardz. 1 June 2024. https://videocardz.com/newz/acemagic-claims-worlds-first-dual-screen-horizontally-opening-laptop-will-be-unveiled-at-computex. 
  9. ↑ "Acemagic F2A review: AI mini PC gets Intel Meteor Lake Core Ultra 7". NotebookCheck. 12 March 2024. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Acemagic-F2A-review-AI-mini-PC-gets-Intel-s-Meteor-Lake-Core-Ultra-7-155H-processor-along-with-32-GB-of-DDR5-RAM-and-Wi-Fi-7.823230.0.html. 
  10. ↑ "NUC Replacement: Mini PCs fill the gap left by Intel". Virtualization Review. 21 September 2023. https://virtualizationreview.com/articles/2023/09/21/nuc-replacement.aspx. 
  11. ↑ "Acemagic Tank03 review: Tiny gaming PC with up to Core i9 and RTX 3080M". Liliputing. 12 October 2024. https://www.liliputing.com/acemagic-tank03-review-tiny-gaming-pc-with-up-to-core-i9-12900h-and-nvidia-rtx-3080m/. 
  12. ↑ "Acemagic X1: the world's first dual-screen laptop that folds horizontally". The Indian Express. 9 July 2024. https://www.indianexpress.com/article/technology/laptops/acemagic-x1-the-worlds-first-dual-screen-laptop-that-folds-horizontally-9429829/. 
  13. ↑ "Acemagic S1 mini PC launched". Gizmochina. 10 December 2023. https://www.gizmochina.com/2023/12/10/acemagic-s1-mini-pc-launched. 
  14. ↑ "Ace Magic S1 Intel Alder Lake Mini PC review". Tweaktown. 6 February 2024. https://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/10628/ace-magic-s1-intel-alder-lake-mini-pc/index.html. 
  15. ↑ "Acemagic M2A Starship: un mini-PC plus si mini que cela". MiniMachines. 13 May 2024. https://www.minimachines.net/actu/acemagic-m2a-starship-un-minipc-plus-si-mini-que-cela-126755. 
  16. ↑ "Acemagic launches F3A AI-370 mini PC". Wccftech. 24 January 2025. https://wccftech.com/acemagic-launches-f3a-ai-370-mini-pc. 
  17. ↑ Landsdorfer, Kathrin. "Acemagic S1 im Test". CHIP. https://www.chip.de/test/acemagic-s1-cmns1000beu1650-im-test_300192. 
  18. ↑ "Primer mini PC WiFi-7 Acemagic". El Periódico. 20 April 2024. https://www.elperiodico.com/es/tecnologia/20240420/primer-mini-pc-wifi-7-acemagic-101340317. 
  19. ↑ "Acemagic Tank 03 Mini PC review". TechRadar. 2 January 2024. https://www.techradar.com/pro/acemagic-tank-03-mini-pc-review. 
  20. ↑ "Acemagic S1 review: the complete mini NUC for home automation". Maison & Domotique. 3 April 2024. https://www.maison-et-domotique.com/en/156685-acemagic-s1-review-the-complete-and-versatile-mini-nuc-pc-perfect-for-a-home-automation-box/. 
  21. ↑ "Acemagic F2A mini-PC launched with Intel Core Ultra, 32 GB RAM". Gizmochina. 13 March 2024. https://www.gizmochina.com/2024/03/13/acemagic-f2a-mini-pc-intel-core-ultra-processor-32gb-ram-launched. 
  22. ↑ "Acemagic X1: world's first dual screen laptop". AajTak. 8 July 2024. https://www.aajtak.in/technology/tech-news/story/acemagic-x1-worlds-first-laptop-comes-with-dual-screen-laptop-ttec-1977481-2024-07-08. 
  23. ↑ "Mini PC maker ships systems with factory-installed spyware". Tom's Hardware. 6 February 2024. https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/mini-pc-maker-ships-systems-with-factory-installed-spyware-acemagic-says-issue-was-contained-to-the-first-shipment. 
  24. ↑ "Whoops: Acemagic ships mini PCs with "free bonus" pre-installed malware". Graham Cluley. 7 February 2024. https://grahamcluley.com/whoops-acemagic-ships-mini-pcs-with-free-bonus-pre-installed-malware/. 
  25. ↑ "Acemagic ends spyware pre-installed on PCs". HotHardware. 15 April 2024. https://hothardware.com/news/acemagic-ends-spyware-preinstalled-on-pcs. 
  26. ↑ "Detailed review of the Acemagic F3A mini PC". NotebookCheck. 2 June 2024. https://www.notebookcheck.net/The-affordable-mini-PC-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-AI-9-HX-370-that-costs-less-than-700-Detailed-review-of-the-Acemagic-F3A.1007888.0.html. 
  27. ↑ "Acemagic F3A mini PC review". TechRadar. 5 April 2025. https://www.techradar.com/computing/acemagic-f3a-mini-pc-review. 
  28. ↑ "Acemagic's X1 is a clever but delicate approach to dual-screen laptops". Ars Technica. 15 August 2024. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/08/acemagics-x1-is-a-clever-but-delicate-approach-to-dual-screen-laptops/. 
  29. ↑ "Intel's NUC exit opens market for smaller PC makers". Virtualization Review. 26 September 2023. https://virtualizationreview.com/articles/2023/09/26/nuc-replacement-2.aspx. 



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