Acer is taking advantage of CES 2025 to announce the Revo Box AI, a compact desktop computer that intends to attract fans of Apple’s Mac mini. With its solid performance in a very small format, the Revo Box AI particularly targets Windows professionals. It is available in white and black.
Meet the Acer Mac mini
To see the size of the Revo Box AIyou should know that it only measures 13 cm on each side and weighs only 0.7 kg, almost the same dimensions as the Mac mini M4. It is equipped, depending on configuration, with Intel Core Ultra 2 processors, as well as Intel Arc graphics, and can be equipped with up to 32 GB LPDDR5X RAM. Connectivity options include a DisplayPort 2.0, a HDMI 2.1, one USB 4 Type-C connection, four USB Type-A ports and two 2.5G Ethernet ports. Not forgetting Wi-Fi 6E. The package also includes an Elite 19 wireless mouse and keyboard, offering almost all the essentials for out-of-the-box use.
To stand out, the Revo Box AI offers Copilot+, Microsoft’s artificial intelligence suite (based on ChatGPT).
Much more than just software, Copilot+ PCs are an extension of your workflow: they anticipate your habits, respond to your needs and offer intelligent suggestions, so you can focus on what really matters.
This PC seems ideal for users looking for a space-saving desktop that’s powerful enough for productivity tasks. With its Intel Core Ultra processors and Intel Arc graphics, it offers a balance of power efficiency and performance for everyday computing and video streaming, although it is not suitable for high-end gaming due to its integrated GPU low end. This is the big difference with Apple’s Mac mini.
The RB102-LNL model is expected to be released in North America in the second quarter of 2025, with a starting price of $799.99, or certainly €849 or €899 euros here. It will be available on the Acer website and probably from various third-party resellers.
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Acer Revo Box AI
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Model
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RB102-LNL.
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Operating system
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Windows 11
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Processors
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Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 258V processor (Intel capable® AI Boost)
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 256V processor (Intel capable® AI Boost)
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 228V processor (Intel capable® AI Boost)
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 226V processor (Intel capable® AI Boost)
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Graphics
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Intel® Arc™ Graphics
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Memory
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Up to 32 GB dual-channel LPDDR5X 8533, 5600 MHz
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Storage
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Up to 1TB, M.2 PCIe Gen 4 SSD
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Ports
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HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz), DisplayPort 2.0 (8K@60Hz), 4 USB Type-A (USB3.2 Gen 2)
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Expansion slots
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M.2 2230 Slot x1 (for WLAN); M.2 2280 Slot x2 (for SSD) 1TB SSD
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Connection
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Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth® 5.3
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Dimensions
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131 (W) x 131 (D) x 43 (H) mm
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Note that Acer engineers managed to place the power button on the front of the machine, something Apple was unable to do on its Mac mini M4.
