FIREBAT F1
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The FIREBAT F1 is a 5-inch square desktop for office work, multi-monitor setups, and lighter games, and the deciding question is whether 16GB of memory will be enough for as long as you own it. That memory is soldered LPDDR5, so it never grows. In return the F1 brings an 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 H 255, Radeon 780M graphics, a 40Gbps USB4 port, 2.5-gigabit Ethernet, and a second free M.2 slot for storage. FIREBAT’s thermal and noise claims are untested so far.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 H 255 (Zen 4) boosting to 4.9GHz | 16GB of LPDDR5 is soldered and can never be upgraded |
| Radeon 780M graphics with memory guaranteed to run dual channel | No independent benchmarks or thermal tests for this version yet |
| USB4 at 40Gbps with DisplayPort output and Power Delivery | Single 2.5GbE port; no second LAN port for router use |
| Two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slots, one free out of the box | No SD card reader and no OCuLink port |
| Six USB-A ports; HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB4 drive three 4K screens | The included SSD is only 512GB |
| Wi-Fi 6 card sits in a replaceable M.2 slot | One fan cools a chip that FIREBAT runs at 54W |
FIREBAT F1 Comparison Chart
 FIREBAT F1 | |
| Price | List Price: $470.00 Amazon Prices: Loading prices... |
| Version | 16GB/512GB/Ryzen 7 H 255 |
| Performance Rating | 5.2 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| Processor | Octa-core 3.80 Ghz (max 4.90 Ghz) AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 |
| GPU | Integrated AMD Radeon 780M |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5, 2-channel (Soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Internal Storage | 512 GB NVMe SSD |
| Dimensions width x length x thickness | 5.04 x 5.04 x 1.61 inches (128.02 x 128.02 x 40.89 mm) |
| Weight | 1.1 lbs (0.5 kg) |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | 1 Ethernet port at 2.5 Gbps |
| HDMI | 1 Full-Size HDMI Port |
| DisplayPort | 1 DisplayPort (DP 1.4; DP Alt Mode on USB4) |
| VGA | No VGA Ports |
| USB Ports | 6 USB 3, 1 USB-C (1 USB4) Front: USB4, 2x USB-A 10Gbps. Rear: 4x USB-A 5Gbps |
| Thunderbolt Ports | No |
| OCuLink | No |
| Internal SATA Ports | No SATA ports |
| Card Reader | No Card Reader |
| Headphone Jack | combo |
| Fanless | No |
| VESA Mount | Yes |
| In the Box | Mini PC, 120W power adapter, HDMI cable, VESA mount, manual |
| Expandability | RAM: 16GB LPDDR5, soldered. Storage: 2x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0, one free. Wi-Fi card is a replaceable M.2 2230 module. |
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Ports, memory, and expansion
The chassis is about 5 inches square and 1.6 inches tall and weighs about 1.1 pounds, with silver sides and a white lid printed with thin angular lines. The front holds the USB4 Type-C port, two 10Gbps USB-A ports, a combo audio jack, and the power button. The back carries HDMI, DisplayPort 1.4, the 2.5GbE port, four 5Gbps USB-A ports, a Kensington slot, and the barrel input for the 120W power adapter. FIREBAT gives the HDMI port as 2.1 in some specs and 2.0 in others. HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB4 can each drive a 4K screen at 60Hz, so three monitors can run at once. FIREBAT also lists 100W Power Delivery on the USB4 port.
The 16GB of LPDDR5 sits on the board. That rules out any memory upgrade, but it also means both memory channels are always populated, which matters for integrated graphics because the 780M uses system memory as video memory. Storage goes into two M.2 2280 slots rated for PCIe 4.0 x4 drives, and the second slot is free on delivery. FIREBAT gives the storage maximum as 4TB in one place and 8TB in another. The slots also take shorter 2230, 2242, and 2260 drives, but not SATA M.2 drives.
Wireless comes from a Realtek RTL8852BE card with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, mounted in a replaceable M.2 2230 slot. A VESA mount and an HDMI cable ship in the box. FIREBAT offers drivers, a BIOS, and a Windows 11 Pro recovery image for the F1 on its download page.
Processor, graphics, and cooling
The AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 is a Zen 4 chip with 8 cores and 16 threads, a 3.8GHz base clock, and a 4.9GHz boost. It belongs to AMD’s 2025 Ryzen 200 series and has no NPU (dedicated AI accelerator). Its PassMark CPU score of about 28,700 puts it well above Intel N-series budget boxes and level with Ryzen 7 8845HS-class machines. The integrated Radeon 780M has 12 RDNA 3 compute units and runs many games at 1080p with reduced settings. Ryzen AI 300 series chips such as the HX 370 are faster in both CPU and graphics work.
One fan and two copper heat pipes cool the chip, and vents run along the side of the case. FIREBAT sets the processor to 54W and claims the case stays under 104°F (40°C), the machine runs under 45 decibels at 2 feet, and the 54W draw holds after a 15-minute stress test. These are the maker’s figures; no independent test has confirmed them yet.
What reviewers say
EVO Tech covered the H 255 version with 16GB of soldered memory in a pricing roundup that compares FIREBAT’s AliExpress models without benchmarking the F1 itself. The channel picks it over FIREBAT’s older A6 (Ryzen 7 7735HS) because the move from Zen 3 to Zen 4 and from RDNA 2 to RDNA 3 graphics costs little extra: “I would go with this system any day of the week over the A6.” On the soldered 16GB, EVO Tech answers the capacity worry directly: “For the vast majority of titles that you’re going to be trying to play on a system like this, that will run well, they don’t need 32 GB of RAM.” The video also points out that soldered memory guarantees dual-channel operation.
Who the F1 suits
Buy it if you want Zen 4 cores, USB4, and three screens from a box that hides behind a monitor, and are sure 16GB will last. Office suites, browsers with many tabs, coding, photo work, and 1080p gaming with lowered settings all fit that memory. Running several virtual machines or loading large local AI models does not, and nothing can be added later. For memory headroom, the GMKtec K12 uses the same processor with SO-DIMM slots. For the same chip in a retro-styled case with Wi-Fi 6E, dual fans, and a 1TB SSD, see the ACEMAGIC Retro X3. To compare more options, use the Mini PC Comparison Chart.
Upgrades
Accessories that fit the FIREBAT F1's USB4 or Thunderbolt ports.
Core X V2
A Thunderbolt 5 enclosure that Razer lists as working with Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 hosts; it fits a four-slot card and needs an ATX power supply.
DEG2 eGPU Dock
Connects over USB4 or Thunderbolt 5, with an OCuLink input behind a switch, and adds an M.2 slot; it needs an ATX or SFX power supply.
Breakaway Box 850 T5
Has an 850W power supply built in, so only the graphics card is extra, and works with Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Windows PCs.
TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
An 18-port dock that CalDigit lists for Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 hosts, with 2.5GbE and a DisplayPort 1.4 output.
TBT4-UD5 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Two HDMI ports drive two 4K60 monitors from one Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 port on a Windows PC.
Revodok Max 208 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Adds three Thunderbolt 4 ports for dual 4K60 displays plus gigabit Ethernet; it has no HDMI port, so monitors connect over USB-C or an adapter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I upgrade the RAM in the FIREBAT F1?
No. This F1 has 16GB of LPDDR5 soldered to the motherboard, and there is no memory slot. If you need more than 16GB, pick a model with SO-DIMM slots instead.
How is the FIREBAT F1 different from the F1 P?
The F1 P uses the same Ryzen 7 H 255 but takes DDR5 SO-DIMM memory. NotebookCheck reported in November 2025 that it ships with 16GB of DDR5-5600, supports up to 64GB, and was sold through AliExpress. The standard F1 has soldered LPDDR5 instead, so its memory cannot be upgraded.
How many monitors can the FIREBAT F1 run?
Three. HDMI, DisplayPort 1.4, and the USB4 port can each drive a 4K display at 60Hz at the same time.
How much storage can I add to the FIREBAT F1?
The F1 has two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots, and one is free when it arrives. FIREBAT quotes both 4TB and 8TB as the total maximum. The slots take 2230 to 2280 NVMe drives but not SATA M.2 drives.
Does the FIREBAT F1 have an NPU for AI features?
No. The Ryzen 7 H 255 has no NPU, so Windows Copilot+ features that need one are not available. Local AI models run on the CPU and the Radeon 780M, and the 16GB of soldered memory limits the size of model you can load.
Can I mount the FIREBAT F1 behind a monitor?
Yes. A VESA mount ships in the box, so the F1 can attach to the back of a VESA-compatible monitor.