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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]
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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
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