In this article we are going to talk about Chuwi’s new mini PC that was recently launched in the market, the LarkBox X which is powered by AMD Ryzen7 3700U Quad-Core Processor up to 4.0GHz, 8GB DDR4 RAM 256GB PCI-E SSD and AMD Radeon Vega 10, it can be connected to up to three 4K monitors and is equipped with a dual gigabit network port. So we’ll take a look at it in terms of what’s good in it and what’s not, let’s get into it and see what this little computer is all about.
Chuwi LarkBox X Features
- Windows 10 Home
- AMD Ryzen7 3700U Ouad-Core
- AMD Radeon Graphics 10
- 8GB DDR4 RAM & 256GB PCI-E SSD ROM
- Triple 4K Display Support
- Dual 2.5Gbps Ethernet RJ45
Design And Build Quality
Chuwi LarkBox X is a plastic yet sturdy PC that uses a classic black and white design. The device measures 12.7 x 12.7 x 4.9 cm and weighs 460; It occupies a small area of the desktop compared to traditional devices, so it is easy to place it anywhere and carry it in the bag. It also comes with a built-in fan, and ventilation holes that dissipate heat. As for the ports, it includes:
- 4 USB 3.0 Type A ports
- USB Type-C (w/4K@30Hz video output)
- 2 x Gigabit Ethernet
- HDMI 2.0 (4K @ 60Hz)
- DisplayPort (4K @ 60Hz)
- 3.5 mm audio
- DC power input
The components are easily accessible at the bottom of the computer, you just unscrew the bottom panel and you’re good to go so it’s not hard to upgrade this thing if you want to bypass what comes with it on top. You can mount the minicomputer to the back of a monitor or TV via the VESA international standard interface to make it an All-In-One PC.
Chuwi LarkBox X – Performance
Chuwi presents LarkBox X as a gaming PC, which sounds a bit ambitious, it features a quad-core Ryzen 7 3700U processor that was released in early 2019 but it actually works pretty well and it runs on 12nm technology with 4 cores, 8 threads and a main frequency of 2.3GHz. Turbo 4.0 GHz, with AMD “Zen +” architecture; And Max 35W TDP for multitasking experience, the computer is probably only suitable for streaming games or for playing older PC games, online games, photo editing, office software, media centers, small servers, programming, etc.
It has an integrated Radeon RX Vega 10 1400MHz GPU, and there is no option for a discrete GPU. Chuwi says the system can support up to three 4K displays simultaneously via HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort and USB-C, allowing you to connect triple-display synchronization, and expanding multiple workspaces for more efficient and comfortable productivity.
The LarkBox X features 8GB of dual-channel 2400MHz SO-DIMM RAM that supports expansion up to 32GB, plus a Kingston 256GB NVMe SSD that supports PCI Express 3.0 High-Speed Transfer Protocol and read and write speeds of over 2000MB/s, you can replace 256GB to 1TB SSD storage via 2280 M.2 slot.
Software
LarkBox Ryzen 7 Mini PC comes with Windows 10 Home pre-installed but allows you to upgrade to Windows 11 as well as install Linux/Ubuntu.
Connectivity
The mini gaming desktop is based on the Intel AC7265 wireless card; which supports 2.4G/5G wireless communication (5G has a bandwidth of up to 867Mbps); Bluetooth 4.2, Dual Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports (2500Mbps), expands its functionality, greatly improves computer performance and allows the use of more networks; Such as software routers (OpenWRT / DD-WRT / Tomato, etc.), firewalls, NAT, network isolation, etc.
Chuwi LarkBox X Price And Where To Buy
Chuwi LarkBox X mini desktop computer can work as a mini computer server, and it is compatible with monitoring equipment, office equipment, monitors, projectors, printers, TV, etc. its currently available on Amazon Store or Banggood. And to view its price or buy it, you can access the offer by clicking on the store icon.
Package Included
- Chuwi LarkBox X Mini PC
- Charge Adapter
- User manual
Chuwi LarkBox X Specifications
CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 3700U |
Core | Quad-Core 2.3GHz, Up to 4.0GHz |
GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics 10 |
RAM | 8GB DDR4, 2400MHz |
Hard Drives Capacity | 256GB PCI-E SSD |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
Ethernet Network | Support RJ45 2500M*2 |
Power Supply | Charge Adapter |
Wireless | 2.4G/5G WIFI802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
Bluetooth | BT 4.2 |
Panel Connectors | 4*USB3.01*Type-C(Data&Video) 1*HDMI1*DP2*LAN 1*3.5mm standard headphone jack 1* DC jack |
Language | English (Global version) |
Power Input Vol | 19V/3.42A |
Power Output Vol | AC 100-240V |
Product weight | 0.4 kg |
Package weight | 1.500 kg |
Product size (L x W x H) | 12.7 x 12.7 x 4.9 cm |