ACEMAGICIAN T8 Plus

Starry Hope Rating
3.5

Updated on

Photo of ACEMAGICIAN T8 Plus

The ACEMAGICIAN T8 Plus is a compact mini PC built around the Intel Processor N95, a quad-core chip that runs up to 3.40 GHz. With up to 16GB of DDR5 RAM and an M.2 SSD, it covers web browsing and document editing. Its case measures 3.5 x 3.5 x 1.7 inches and weighs 0.45 lb, and it has triple HDMI outputs plus dual gigabit Ethernet ports.

Windows 11 Pro ships pre-installed, and both the SSD and the Wi-Fi card can be swapped. There is no Wi-Fi 6 and no USB-C, but the cooling holds up and power draw stays low. It works as a basic desktop, a mini server, or a media hub on a tight budget.

ProsCons
3.5 x 3.5 x 1.7 inch caseLacks Wi-Fi 6 and USB-C connectivity
Triple HDMI outputs support up to 4K at 60fpsSoldered RAM limits upgradeability
Two gigabit Ethernet portsDefault DDR5 memory speed may require BIOS adjustment
Quiet operation, with drive temperatures under 40CNo 2.5-inch SATA storage expansion
Windows 11 Pro pre-installedLimited gaming performance for modern titles
SSD and Wi-Fi card are replaceableThe case is difficult to open
Low power consumption, even under loadThree USB ports fill up once a keyboard and mouse are attached

Related Videos

ACEMAGICIAN T8 Plus Comparison Chart

ACEMAGICIAN T8 Plus

ACEMAGICIAN T8 Plus

ACEMAGICIAN T8 Plus

ACEMAGICIAN T8 Plus

ACEMAGICIAN T8 Plus

ACEMAGICIAN T8 Plus

ACEMAGICIAN T8 Plus

ACEMAGICIAN T8 Plus

Price

List Price: $289.00

Amazon Prices:

Check Price on Amazon

List Price: $199.00

Amazon Prices:

Check Price on Amazon

List Price: $219.00

Amazon Prices:

Check Price on Amazon

List Price: $189.99

Amazon Prices:

Check Price on Amazon

Version16GB/1TB/Intel N9512GB/256GB/Intel N9516GB/512GB/Intel N10012GB/256GB/Intel N100
Performance Rating4.94.54.94.5
Operating SystemWindows 11 ProWindows 11 ProWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Pro
ProcessorQuad-core 3.40 Ghz (max 3.40 Ghz)
Intel Processor N95
Quad-core 3.40 Ghz (max 3.40 Ghz)
Intel Processor N95
Quad-core 3.40 Ghz (max 3.40 Ghz)
Intel Processor N100
Quad-core 3.40 Ghz (max 3.40 Ghz)
Intel Processor N100
GPUIntegrated Intel UHD GraphicsIntegrated Intel UHD GraphicsIntegrated Intel UHD GraphicsIntegrated Intel UHD Graphics
RAM16 GB12 GB16 GB12 GB
Internal Storage1 TB256 GB512 GB256 GB
Dimensions
width x length x thickness
3.5 x 3.5 x 1.7 inches
(88.9 x 88.9 x 43.18 mm)
3.5 x 3.5 x 1.7 inches
(88.9 x 88.9 x 43.18 mm)
3.5 x 3.5 x 1.7 inches
(88.9 x 88.9 x 43.18 mm)
3.5 x 3.5 x 1.7 inches
(88.9 x 88.9 x 43.18 mm)
Weight0.45 lbs (0.2 kg)0.45 lbs (0.2 kg)0.45 lbs (0.2 kg)0.45 lbs (0.2 kg)
WiFiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 4.2
Ethernet2 Ethernet ports at 1 Gbps2 Ethernet ports at 1 Gbps2 Ethernet ports at 1 Gbps2 Ethernet ports at 1 Gbps
HDMI3 Full-Size HDMI Ports3 Full-Size HDMI Ports3 Full-Size HDMI Ports3 Full-Size HDMI Ports
DisplayPortNo DisplayPortNo DisplayPortNo DisplayPortNo DisplayPort
VGANo VGA PortsNo VGA PortsNo VGA PortsNo VGA Ports
USB Ports3 USB 33 USB 33 USB 33 USB 3
Thunderbolt PortsNoNoNoNo
OCuLinkNoNoNoNo
Internal SATA PortsNo SATA portsNo SATA portsNo SATA portsNo SATA ports
Card ReaderNo Card ReaderNo Card ReaderNo Card ReaderNo Card Reader
Headphone Jackcombocombocombocombo
FanlessNoNoNoNo
VESA MountYesYesYesYes
In the BoxMini PC, power adapter, VESA mount, user manualMini PC, power adapter, VESA mount, user manualMini PC, power adapter, VESA mount, user manualMini PC, power adapter, VESA mount, user manual
ExpandabilitySSD and Wi-Fi card replaceableSSD and Wi-Fi card replaceableSSD and Wi-Fi card replaceableSSD and Wi-Fi card replaceable

Related Mini PCs

Hardware and everyday performance

The Intel Processor N95 is a quad-core CPU built for low power draw, running up to 3.40 GHz with integrated Intel UHD Graphics. Three 4K HDMI outputs drive up to three monitors at once for multitasking or extended displays, though the integrated graphics are the constraint once all three 4K displays are running.

The T8 Plus has dual gigabit Ethernet, three USB 3.0 ports, and a combo headphone/microphone jack. There is no USB-C and no Wi-Fi 6; Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 handle wireless. A VESA mount comes in the box, so the unit can hang off the back of a monitor and keep the desk clear. The M.2 SSD and the Wi-Fi card are both replaceable, but the DDR5 RAM is soldered.

Reviewer Insights

Both processor options in the T8 Plus are Alder Lake-N quad-core chips that Intel launched in early 2023. The Intel N95 carries a PassMark multi-thread score of 5,283, and the N100 lands in the same neighborhood; in 2026 terms these are entry-tier parts, fine for office work, browsing, and 4K video, but well below current Ryzen and Core mini PCs for anything heavier.

Lon.TV (Intel N95 unit)

Lon Seidman reviewed the N95 configuration with 8GB of soldered RAM and a replaceable 256GB NVMe drive, noting the chip’s 15-watt TDP and a typical price near $199 (with a coupon dropping it to $150 at the time). In the BrowserBench Speedometer test running in Google Chrome the T8 Plus returned a score of 142, which he called “much better than some of the prior generation low-end Intel chips” he had looked at recently. He ran Windows 11 Pro headless over remote desktop and found Word, Google Docs, and 4K 60 video playback “surprisingly adequate for most basic tasks.”

The 2007 original Crysis at 720p lowest settings held up at “around 30 frames per second” in the busier areas, Half-Life 2 managed 30 fps at 4K, and No Man’s Sky at 720p lowest ran at “about 15 frames per second with huge lag hits.” A 3DMark Time Spy run scored 348. GeForce Now delivered a 4K 60 stream over roughly 50 Mbps that “almost feels native on the device.” During the 3DMark stress test he reported “the fan is not noisy at all, you barely hear it even when it’s under heavy load,” and the run “passed the test with a score of 99.5%.” He flagged the dual gigabit ports as MediaTek-based rather than Intel, which “might limit its usefulness as a router if you’re using pfSense.” He confirmed Ubuntu 23.04 detected all the hardware and pointed budget gamers toward Ryzen-based Mini PCs instead.

Robtech (Intel N100 unit)

Robtech tested the N100 model (his unit shipped under the T-bao label, the same white-label chassis as the ACEMAGIC T8 Plus) and focused on power, thermals, and acoustics. He measured idle draw “on the lower end of the chart at 8 watts” and a maximum “coming in at 27 watts,” calling the peak “a great result.” On temperature he reported the T8 Plus “beat all the n100 minis” he had benchmarked, crediting the generous copper heatsink, and found it “a bit quieter” than the comparable GMKtec NucBox G2. The M.2 SATA SSD stayed cool too, as “the temperature of the drive never went higher than 40c.”

The DDR5 memory ships clocked low. As Robtech put it, “the default memory speed setting is 3200 megahertz,” and stepping it up to the N100’s supported 4800 MHz in the chipset menu closed most of a small graphics gap, leaving the box within about one percent of the NucBox G2 in the DX12 benchmark. In his cross-model CPU comparison the T8 Plus landed in third place among the N100 minis he had tested, about one percent behind the fastest in single-core and three percent behind in multi-core. His drawbacks matched the spec sheet: no USB-C power delivery, no 2.5-inch SATA bay, soldered memory, and a case that is “a pain” to open. He concluded it is “one of the better budget minis you can buy.”

Customer Reviews

Amazon buyer reviews of the ACEMAGICIAN T8 Plus are positive overall. The bulk of reviewers point to the same wins: the palm-sized footprint and the price relative to what it does for basic computing. Several owners run it as a low-effort media or home server box. A verified buyer, Retired Expert, titled their review “Small But Powerful,” runs Windows 11 Pro and edits photos on it, and added a USB hub that “works flawlessly to enable other ports.” Verified buyer creg, who uses it for “student work as well as typical web surfing and streaming,” wrote “It’s just as fast and functional as my desktop. Boots up in seconds and ready to go.” A recurring caveat, raised by verified buyers R. N. Shagam and Anne, is that the unit has only three USB ports, which get used up quickly once a keyboard and mouse are plugged in; both worked around it with a USB hub.

The spread is not all positive, with a minority of ratings at one star. Verified buyer Jason W ran it as a “surprisingly capable home media server” but updated his review to a single star: “it lasted 6 months and the power supply seems to have died,” adding that he got “no response” from support. A couple of buyers also hit setup snags: Paige B. noted “the PC was unusable out of the box due to Windows 11 latest update” until she did a full reset, and Christopher D. flagged that his shipped “running WIN10 Enterprise not Windows 11 Pro as advertised.” If you buy one, plan for a possible out-of-box reset and weigh the reported support gap against the low price.

A quiet triple-HDMI box for basic desks and light server duty

Triple HDMI outputs and dual gigabit Ethernet suit multi-display desks and lightweight server duty, and the low power draw and quiet running keep it unobtrusive.

It is the wrong machine for modern gaming or anything CPU-heavy. Gamers and professionals who need more should look at Ryzen-based Mini PCs.

Amazon listings for this 2023 white-label model come and go, so stock is intermittent. To compare more mini PCs, use Starry Hope’s Mini PC Comparison Tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the ACEMAGICIAN T8 Plus run modern games?

Older titles at low settings, yes. The Intel N95 and its integrated Intel UHD Graphics run “No Man’s Sky” at about 15 FPS on the lowest settings at 720p, so modern games are out of reach. Game streaming through GeForce Now works well.

Is the RAM upgradable on the ACEMAGICIAN T8 Plus?

No. The 12GB or 16GB of DDR5 memory is soldered to the motherboard. It is enough for basic tasks and multitasking.

Does the ACEMAGICIAN T8 Plus support Wi-Fi 6?

No. Wireless is AC Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5) and Bluetooth 4.2, with no Wi-Fi 6 support.

Can I attach the ACEMAGICIAN T8 Plus to the back of a monitor?

Yes. A VESA mount comes in the box, so the unit can sit behind a monitor or TV and stay out of the way.

What kind of storage does the ACEMAGICIAN T8 Plus have, and is it expandable?

The M.2 SSD is replaceable, and the internal M.2 slot takes a larger drive.

How many displays can the ACEMAGICIAN T8 Plus support?

Three. The HDMI outputs each deliver 4K at 60 frames per second, so three independent displays at that resolution work, though the system will be taxed.

Is the ACEMAGICIAN T8 Plus fanless?

No. It has a cooling fan, reported quiet even under load, and temperatures stay low.

What operating system comes pre-installed on the ACEMAGICIAN T8 Plus?

Windows 11 Pro ships pre-installed, which keeps first-boot setup short and familiar.

Can the ACEMAGICIAN T8 Plus be used as a server?

Yes. Dual gigabit Ethernet ports and Ubuntu 23.04 compatibility cover Linux home-lab use and small web applications, and Intel QuickSync helps a Plex server.