AYANEO Retro Mini PC AM01S 3GB/64GB

AYANEO Retro Mini PC AM01S: Modern power with a classic soul

The AYANEO Retro Mini PC AM01S is much more than a small computer; it's a tribute to 1980s computing that hides surprising performance. Its design, inspired by classic computers like the original Macintosh, is pure visual nostalgia. With its creamy gray tone and rounded lines, it's a compact collector's item that fits in the palm of your hand. What's more, it's very clever: it includes a adjustable hinge to tilt the screen and a system of dual fan which keeps the equipment cool without breaking its retro aesthetic.

A tactile window to the past: The screen

Its star feature 4-inch touchscreen. This IPS panel of 960 x 400 pixels It can be tilted up to 80 degrees So you can always see it clearly. It's not just a decoration; thanks to AYASpace software, it serves as a control center to monitor temperature and FPS, or even as a second monitor to play Spotify or a clock while you work on your main screen.

The engine: Ryzen 7 8745HS

Under the hood, this model features the processor AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS. With 8 cores and 16 threads (Zen architecture 4), this brain flies to the 4.8 GHz. It's the ideal choice because it offers excellent raw power for any task or heavy multitasking, but it forgoes the AI chip to keep the price down without sacrificing the speed you actually notice in everyday use. Furthermore, its graphics Radeon 780M It allows you to play current titles with amazing fluidity.

Unlimited space and agility: Memory and Storage

To make everything run smoothly, use memory DDR5 at 5600MT/s, allowing installation up to 64 GB RAM. As for storage, you won't be short of options: it has a main drive bay. SSD up to 8 TB, a second expansion slot and even a card reader SD 7.0. It's a device designed so you don't have to worry about deleting files and so you can easily expand it in the future.

Connected to everything: Ports and slots

Despite its size, it lacks nothing. It has two 2.5G Ethernet ports for ultra-stable internet and a port USB4 Modern for connecting high-speed accessories. With its outputs HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.0, You can manage up to 4 screens simultaneously. All of this is topped off with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2, ensuring that your controllers and wireless connections work without any lag.

Total freedom: Windows

The AM01S comes pre-installed with Windows 11 Home ready to use. This is a huge advantage because you can basically do everything you would on any large PC, from installing Office and browsing Chrome to using Photoshop and downloading your games, without any compatibility issues.

Since it's Windows, you can install systems like Batocera or EmuElec (even from an external USB) or use RetroArch. The processor has more than enough power for the operating system to run classic and not-so-classic console games completely smoothly.

What makes the operating system special on this computer is the software. AYASpace. It's a layer that AYANEO adds on top of Windows to make controlling the PC easier, especially when using the 4-inch touchscreen.