Acer Revo Box AI - A Desktop Computer That Fits in Your Pocket
Computers come in many shapes and sizes, from slimline laptops to desktop towers that are safer kept under your desk. The compact mini PC is a sub genus of small-size devices within the larger species of desktop computers. Today we’re looking at the Acer Revo Box AI: a PC that’s small in size, but big in capability. Pocket-sized, with ultra- efficient AI processing power and up to Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors, 32GB of lightning fast LPDDR5X memory, and 1 TB storage, the Revo Box AI means business.
If you’re looking for the best mini PC, or perhaps still wondering what a mini PC really is, then you’re in the right place. Read on to discover mini PC essentials and their benefits, then we’ll get close and personal with the upcoming Acer Revo Box AI.
What is a compact mini PC?
As the name suggests, compact mini PCs are small computers designed to fit on small desks, on shelves and even in your pocket or behind a monitor. Smaller than traditional desktops, compact mini PCs come in a variety of configurations to suit most users’ everyday work and entertainment needs.
What are the benefits of owning a compact mini PC?
The major attraction for many users is their compact size. In smaller or shared work spaces, not having a huge towering desktop computer is a real plus. Small size doesn’t mean low performance, however, and some compact mini PCs have pretty serious hardware, making them a versatile choice for work and light gaming.
Energy wise, the small size of compact mini PCs means they use less power than regular desktops, and are often fan-free, meaning quiet operation. Finally, when the inevitable time arrives that you need to move your workspace, you won’t have to struggle with a heavy, dusty desktop and endless cables. Compact mini PCs are easy to unplug, and simple to set up in their new location.
Unboxing the Revo Box AI
Unfortunately this isn’t a literal unboxing. However, the Acer Revo Box AI will be available for you to unbox in North America in Q2, starting at USD 799.99; in EMEA in Q2, starting at EUR 899, and in Australia in Q2, starting at AUD 1,249. This versatile device is a Copilot+ PC equipped with localized AI to supercharge your productivity and creativity. We’ll talk more about the NPU (the brains behind the AI) later, first let’s check out the tech-specs of the Acer Revo Box AI (RB102-LNL):
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home
- Processor: Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 258V (Intel® AI Boost capable)
- Graphics: Intel® Arc™ Graphics
- Memory: Up to 32 GB of dual-channel LPDDR5X 8533, 5600 MHz
- Storage: Up to 1 TB, M.2 PCIe Gen 4 SSD
- Ports: HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz), DisplayPort 2.0 (8K@60Hz), 4 USB Type-A (USB3.2 Gen 2)
- Expansion Slots: M.2 2230 Slot x1 (for WLAN); M.2 2280 Slot x2 (for SSD) 1 TB SSD
- Connections: Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth® 5.3
- Dimensions: Width 5.16” x Depth 5.16” x Height 1.69”
- Weight (approx): 1.1 lb
1. Small but strong
Weighing in at a diminutive 1.1 pounds, with a compact volume of 0.75 litres and available in understated white and black colors, the Revo Box AI blends seamlessly into any space. Given its size, you’d be forgiven for mistakenly identifying it as a router! But don’t be fooled by the Revo Box AI’s minimal size.
Powered by Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), Intel Arc™ Graphics and up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory, the Revo Box AI nimbly handles demanding applications and multitasking as well as entertainment, light gaming and everyday computing tasks. Whatever apps you’re using, or documents and media you need to store, with up to a 1 TB SSD, you’ll unlikely need to add external storage to the Revo Box AI.
Quick to boot and with the neat feature of a built-in fingerprint reader for added security, the Revo Box AI comes designed with connectivity in mind. DisplayPort, HDMI 2.1, a USB 4 Type-C port, dual 2.5G ethernet ports, and four USB Type-A ports equal flexible connectivity. For users requiring multiple display support, the Acer Revo Box AI supports up to three independent displays for enhanced productivity on up to 8K resolution. Finally, lightning fast Wi-Fi 6E guarantees fast, reliable wireless internet wherever you choose to set up shop.
2. Intelligent design
The Revo Box AI is designed to amplify and uplift your daily grind with AI performance. The Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) deliver up to 48 TOPS, while the Intel Arc Graphics deliver up to 67 TOPS AI performance. Combined, these state-of-the-art AI augmentations will elevate your workflow and creativity, whether you’re editing video or photos or locally creating text and images.
A Copilot+ PC, the Revo Box AI has the ability to run the latest, greatest Windows AI tools including Recall to quickly locate content, Live Captions for real-time translations of video calls, videos and movies, and Windows Studio Effects to optimize video calls with face framing, lighting adjustment and more.
3. Acer Intelligence Space
All of this artificial intelligence and hardware can get a bit overwhelming, thankfully Acer Intelligence Space can help. This smart hub automatically detects your hardware, then suggests compatible AI tools to optimize overall performance, enhance gameplay, and generate images. Acer Intelligence Space has a range of helpful tools, including AI Agent, an intelligent assistant ready to provide real-time assistance with email writing, document summarization, and more. If you’re ready to answer the call to create, then Creator Space can assist in creating AI content from text and images in seconds without using the cloud.
Return to the Revo
We hope that you’ve enjoyed discovering the benefits of compact mini PCs with us today. Keep an eye out for the Revo Box AI, hitting the shelves of stores near you in Q2 in North America, with a wallet-friendly starting price of USD 799.99. For a compact, powerful Copilot+ experience to supercharge your productivity and creativity, the 1.1 lb Revo Box AI simply can’t be beaten.
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Edmund is an English copywriter based in New Taipei City, Taiwan. He is a widely published writer and translator with two decades of experience in the field of bridging linguistic and cultural gaps between Chinese and English.
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