ACEMAGIC K1

The ACEMAGIC K1 runs the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, an 8-core, 16-thread chip that boosts to 4.3GHz, inside a chassis just over 5 inches square. That is enough for productivity tasks, light creative work, and casual gaming. Triple 4K display output comes from HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4b, and USB-C, which covers a multi-monitor workstation setup. The 16GB/512GB and 32GB/1TB configurations both ship with Windows 11 Pro and leave room to upgrade later.

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ACEMAGIC K1 Comparison Chart

	ACEMAGIC K1	ACEMAGIC K1	ACEMAGIC K1	ACEMAGIC K1
Price	List Price: $329.99 Amazon Prices: Check Price on Amazon	List Price: $408.49 Amazon Prices: Check Price on Amazon	List Price: $238 Amazon Prices: Check Price on Amazon	List Price: $279 Amazon Prices: Check Price on Amazon
Version	---	---	16GB/256GB/Ryzen 3 4300U	16GB/1TB/Ryzen 3 4300U
Performance Rating	4.2	4.6	3.2	3.2
Operating System	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro
Processor	Octa-core 1.80 Ghz (max 4.30 Ghz) AMD Ryzen 7 5700U	Octa-core 1.80 Ghz (max 4.30 Ghz) AMD Ryzen 7 5700U	Quad-core 2.70 Ghz (max 3.70 Ghz) AMD Ryzen 3 4300U	Quad-core 2.70 Ghz (max 3.70 Ghz) AMD Ryzen 3 4300U
GPU	Integrated Radeon RX Vega8 Graphics	Integrated Radeon RX Vega8 Graphics	Integrated Radeon RX Vega8 Graphics	Integrated Radeon RX Vega8 Graphics
RAM	16 GB DDR4	32 GB DDR4	16 GB DDR4	16 GB DDR4
Internal Storage	512 GB SSD	1 TB SSD	256 GB SSD	1 TB SSD
Dimensions width x length x thickness	5.04 x 5.04 x 1.66 inches (128.02 x 128.02 x 42.16 mm)	5.04 x 5.04 x 1.66 inches (128.02 x 128.02 x 42.16 mm)	5.04 x 5.04 x 1.66 inches (128.02 x 128.02 x 42.16 mm)	5.04 x 5.04 x 1.66 inches (128.02 x 128.02 x 42.16 mm)
Weight	0.87 lbs (0.4 kg)	0.87 lbs (0.4 kg)	0.87 lbs (0.4 kg)	0.87 lbs (0.4 kg)
WiFi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet	1 Ethernet port at 1 Gbps	1 Ethernet port at 1 Gbps	1 Ethernet port at 1 Gbps	1 Ethernet port at 1 Gbps
HDMI	1 Full-Size HDMI Port	1 Full-Size HDMI Port	1 Full-Size HDMI Port	1 Full-Size HDMI Port
DisplayPort	1 DisplayPort (DisplayPort 1.4b)	1 DisplayPort (DisplayPort 1.4b)	1 DisplayPort (DisplayPort 1.4b)	1 DisplayPort (DisplayPort 1.4b)
VGA	No VGA Ports	No VGA Ports	No VGA Ports	No VGA Ports
USB Ports	6 USB 3, 1 USB-C Front: 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1x USB-C (video); rear: 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen1	6 USB 3, 1 USB-C Front: 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1x USB-C (video); rear: 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen1	6 USB 3, 1 USB-C Front: 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1x USB-C (video); rear: 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen1	6 USB 3, 1 USB-C Front: 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1x USB-C (video); rear: 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen1
Thunderbolt Ports	No	No	No	No
OCuLink	No	No	No	No
Internal SATA Ports	No SATA ports	No SATA ports	No SATA ports	No SATA ports
Card Reader	No Card Reader	No Card Reader	No Card Reader	No Card Reader
Headphone Jack	3.5mm audio jack	3.5mm audio jack	3.5mm audio jack	3.5mm audio jack
Fanless	No	No	No	No
VESA Mount	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
In the Box	Mini PC, power adapter (barrel connector), HDMI cable, VESA mount bracket with screws, user manual	Mini PC, power adapter (barrel connector), HDMI cable, VESA mount bracket with screws, user manual	Mini PC, power adapter (barrel connector), HDMI cable, VESA mount bracket with screws, user manual	Mini PC, power adapter (barrel connector), HDMI cable, VESA mount bracket with screws, user manual
Expandability	Supports up to 64GB DDR4 RAM (dual SO-DIMM slots), dual M.2 2280 slots for SSD expansion (NVMe and SATA compatible)	Supports up to 64GB DDR4 RAM (dual SO-DIMM slots), dual M.2 2280 slots for SSD expansion (NVMe and SATA compatible)	Supports up to 64GB DDR4 RAM (dual SO-DIMM slots), dual M.2 2280 slots for SSD expansion (NVMe and SATA compatible)	Supports up to 64GB DDR4 RAM (dual SO-DIMM slots), dual M.2 2280 slots for SSD expansion (NVMe and SATA compatible)

Room for 64GB of RAM and two SSDs in a five-inch shell

The ACEMAGIC K1 is a matte black plastic cube measuring approximately 128mm x 128mm x 42mm (about 5 inches square). Multiple reviewers describe it as the “size of a grilled cheese sandwich” that can fit in your pocket. Finishing is well crafted, and the housing is plastic throughout. The unit weighs just under a pound, so it travels easily and tucks behind a monitor on the included VESA mount bracket.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U uses Zen 2 architecture and covers everyday computing and creative work. YouTube reviewer Technically Unsure ran stress tests showing the system caps at around 50 watts under full load while staying cool at 55-57 degrees Celsius. The reviewer measured 7,600 Bogo ops per second in stress-ng testing and contrasted it against a Raspberry Pi 5 in the same test, which he put at “a couple thousand times” lower on his run. The K1 boots into Windows in under 5 seconds thanks to the SSD, though the stock drive is SATA, so it does not reach NVMe speeds.

Six USB-A 3.2 ports and a video-capable USB-C port are spread across the front and rear panels. The front offers two USB-A 3.2 Gen2 ports and one USB-C with video capability, while the back provides four additional USB-A 3.2 Gen1 ports along with HDMI, DisplayPort, and Gigabit Ethernet. WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 handle wireless connectivity via a MediaTek MT7902 module. Storage expansion is supported through dual M.2 2280 slots that accept both NVMe and SATA drives, though Michael Noble notes that replacing the boot SATA drive with NVMe requires extra steps since you can’t simply clone between drive types.

Reviewer Insights

Technically Unsure’s Review

Technically Unsure provides an extensive unboxing and testing of the ACEMAGIC K1, calling it “the size of a grilled cheese sandwich.” The reviewer highlights the generous I/O with six USB 3.2 ports, Display Port, HDMI, and USB-C with video capability for triple 4K display support. During stress testing on Ubuntu, the system peaked at 50 watts while maintaining temperatures in the 55-57 degree range.

The reviewer tested both Windows and Linux, confirming excellent compatibility with Ubuntu 24. The first M.2 slot requires a SATA SSD for booting; regular NVMe drives showed up in BIOS but wouldn’t boot the OS. The RAM can be upgraded to 64GB, and there are two M.2 slots for storage expansion. He rates it a capable little machine for productivity, streaming, office work, and home lab setups, with casual gaming as a bonus, though not one for heavy 4K editing or high-end gaming.

OSReviews Hands-On Assessment

OSReviews positions the K1 as a cost-effective mid-ranger that delivers “roughly three times faster” performance compared to Intel Celeron N100 mini PCs. The reviewer notes the cube form factor has been used across multiple generations by various manufacturers, making the K1 “more subtle and minimalistic” compared to ACEMAGIC’s flashier AD08 and AX15 models.

Testing showed the cold boot into Windows takes about 5 seconds, and “general navigation around the UI is a very speedy and responsive experience” with a dozen browser tabs using only 3% CPU. The reviewer confirms the mini PC goes into nearly silent mode during light workloads, with the fan barely audible even during recording. The K1 earned a recommendation for anyone who finds entry-level mini PCs insufficient and wants to do “a little bit more of maybe Photoshop, video editing work casually.”

Michael Noble’s Creative Workflow Test

Michael Noble has used ACEMAGIC mini PCs for editing work for two years and tests the K1 as a creative workhorse. The review confirms excellent 4K video playback both locally and via streaming services like Netflix and YouTube. Heat dissipation is praised as “barely warm” even under intense workloads, and he describes the unit as “pretty quiet,” noting the fan rarely spins up during light use.

His upgrade walkthrough runs into a case that is “super annoying to deal with”: the power button can fall out, and two WiFi antenna wires require careful handling. Opening from the bottom exposes the CPU (avoid this), while the top gives access to two NVMe slots and socketed RAM. For creative work, the reviewer confirms it is “very usable for 4K video editing, Photoshop” and “very light work in After Effects,” and adds that he tried it for music production and found it “completely fine.” He signs off with “This is a workhorse PC, not a gaming PC.”

A quiet desktop for 4K editing and a three-monitor desk

Content creators, remote professionals, and home lab users get the most out of this machine. Reviewers put 4K video editing in DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro, Photoshop work, and music production with large sample libraries through it, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U holds up while staying cool and quiet under sustained load. The triple 4K display output covers a three-monitor desk.

The Ryzen platform and confirmed Ubuntu compatibility also make it a candidate for developers drawn to Linux mini PCs. Buyers who want serious gaming performance should look elsewhere.

At current pricing between $330-$410 depending on configuration, the K1 is a reasonable buy for the performance. Swapping the stock SATA SSD for NVMe gets faster storage, though that path needs a fresh Windows install because cloning between drive types does not work. Starry Hope’s Mini PC Comparison Chart sets the K1 beside similar offerings from GEEKOM, Beelink, and other manufacturers.

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