Acemagic

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ACEMAGIC
Company typePrivate
IndustryConsumer electronics
Founded2013
HeadquartersShenzhen, China
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsMini PCs, laptops, small form factor systems
Website acemagic.com

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

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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. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  2. "This i9-powered mini PC packs a punch — and it's under $500 right now". PCWorld. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  3. "Acemagic S1 Mini PC in review: Compact PC for home use". NotebookCheck. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  4. "Acemagic AD08 mini PC review". TechRadar Pro. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  5. "Review: AMD Ryzen AI 9 370 and Radeon 880M in the Acemagic F3A mini PC". Guru3D. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  6. "This powerful mini PC just dropped to its best-ever price". PCWorld. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  7. "Acemagic brings dual-screen laptops and Starship-like mini PCs to Computex 2024". TechPowerUp. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  8. "Acemagic claims world's first dual-screen horizontally opening laptop will be unveiled at Computex". VideoCardz. 1 June 2024. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  9. "Acemagic F2A review: AI mini PC gets Intel Meteor Lake Core Ultra 7". NotebookCheck. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  10. "NUC Replacement: Mini PCs fill the gap left by Intel". Virtualization Review. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  11. "Acemagic Tank03 review: Tiny gaming PC with up to Core i9 and RTX 3080M". Liliputing. 12 October 2024. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  12. "Acemagic X1: the world's first dual-screen laptop that folds horizontally". The Indian Express. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  13. "Acemagic S1 mini PC launched". Gizmochina. 10 December 2023. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  14. "Ace Magic S1 Intel Alder Lake Mini PC review". Tweaktown. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  15. "Acemagic M2A Starship: un mini-PC plus si mini que cela". MiniMachines. 13 May 2024. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  16. "Acemagic launches F3A AI-370 mini PC". Wccftech. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  17. Landsdorfer, Kathrin. "Acemagic S1 im Test". CHIP. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  18. "Primer mini PC WiFi-7 Acemagic". El Periódico. 20 April 2024. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  19. "Acemagic Tank 03 Mini PC review". TechRadar. 2 January 2024. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  20. "Acemagic S1 review: the complete mini NUC for home automation". Maison & Domotique. 3 April 2024. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  21. "Acemagic F2A mini-PC launched with Intel Core Ultra, 32 GB RAM". Gizmochina. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  22. "Acemagic X1: world's first dual screen laptop". AajTak. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  23. "Mini PC maker ships systems with factory-installed spyware". Tom's Hardware. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  24. "Whoops: Acemagic ships mini PCs with "free bonus" pre-installed malware". Graham Cluley. 7 February 2024. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  25. Hothardware (15 April 2024). "Acemagic ends spyware pre-installed on PCs". HotHardware. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  26. "Detailed review of the Acemagic F3A mini PC". NotebookCheck. 2 June 2024. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  27. "Acemagic F3A mini PC review". TechRadar. 5 April 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  28. "Acemagic's X1 is a clever but delicate approach to dual-screen laptops". Ars Technica. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  29. "Intel's NUC exit opens market for smaller PC makers". Virtualization Review. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 2025-11-07.