REVIEW – Not too long ago, I was fortunate to review an EnGenius WiFi 7 Access Point. Since then, I have been looking for devices that can take advantage of a WiFi 7 connection. I was happy when this ACEMAGIC F2A Ultra 5 125H popped up for review especially since it boasts the ability to connect to and utilize WiFi 7 and offers the latest in Intel’s CPU models. Let’s see if it lives up to its hype!
What is it?
The ACEMAGIC F2A Ultra 5 125H (AI MINI PC) features the newest type of Intel Processors geared towards maximizing the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence. This mini PC includes 32GB of DDR5 RAM, a 1TB hard drive, WiFi7, and Bluetooth 5.5 connectivity.
What’s included?
- 1 x ACEMAGIC F2A Ultra 5 125H
- 1 x USB-C Cable
- 1 x HDMI Cable
- 1 x Mounting Bracket
- 1 x AC Adapter
- 1 x User Manual
Tech specs
CPU: Ultra 7 125H
Three AI Engines
AI Visual
Intel AI Boost
Intel ARC GPU
DDR5
WiFi 7 320 MHz bandwidth channels
AI acceleration engine
AI intelligent blur
Zero latency voice changing – artificial voice
8k Video Streaming
Design and features
The ACEMAGIC F2A Ultra 5 125H Mini PC is a well-built compact mini PC that is a bit larger than the average mini PC. It features a variety of ports on the front and back, including 1 x USB-C, 2 x USB-A 1 x Audio, and the power button on the front. On the back, there is 2 x USB-C, 2 x HDMI, 1 x Ethernet, and 1 x DC Power Jack.
Setup
Setting up the ACEMAGIC F2A Ultra 5 125H Mini PC follows the same straightforward software initialization process required for every Windows OS PC.
Performance
The ACEMAGIC F2A Ultra 5 125H (AI MINI PC) Mini PC performed very well and is one of the best mini PCs that I have tested thus far. The F2A is the new series of Processors from Intel. I understand that Processors like the Core i5 or i7 are now old news. These new Processors are designed to handle AI workloads. My understanding of this new concept is that this new generation of CPUs measures performance by level of smartness rather than speed. The 32GB of DDR5 RAM and the 1TB hard drive make this a beast right out of the box. New updates to Windows 11 promise to include powerful AI-type applications. It performs well for daily routine tasks like using the MS Office suite, browsing the internet, and watching videos. It has no issues handling applications like DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Adobe Premiere, Adobe Lightroom, and Adobe Audition, which I use almost daily. Numerous websites are advertising AI applications, like Ai Painter, etc, and it will take some time for me to get used to them to provide valuable feedback when engaging in a knowledgeable conversation about AI performance. The mini PC runs quietly under “normal” loads, and under “heavy” loads, its fans turn on but are not loud. This mini PC supports dual monitors with no issue via its 2 HDMI ports. The WiFi 7 connection is solid and blazingly fast and the Bluetooth 5.5 connection is rock solid. I am sticking with my usual testing procedures using Novabench and Cinebench.
Screenshots from the free version of the Novabench application:
As is my custom, I tested the benchmark ranking using Cinebench.
This Mini PC also boasts the capability to utilize the speed of WiFi 7. The screenshot below shows the consistent speed that I achieved. My network bandwidth is 2GB/2GB.
WiFi 7 Test:
Malware scan results
Unfortunately, a couple of the ACEMAGIC mini-PCs that were reviewed by the Gadgeteer had malware installed. I ran a couple of malware scans using Total AV and AVG Free on this mini PC, just in case, and they came back clean.
What I like about the ACEMAGIC F2A Ultra 5 125H mini PC
- It is compact and lightweight
- It performs very well
- It has adequate ports for good versatility
- There is room for additional storage
- Its design is attractive
What needs to be improved?
- I need mini PCs to include at least 2 USB-C ports even if they lack Power Delivery
Final thoughts
The ACEMAGIC F2A Ultra 5 125H (AI MINI PC) is a powerful machine capable of easily handling applications like Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and DaVinci Resolve without breaking a sweat. This is true even with very large files. It also handles gaming well and my son loves playing Fortnite on it. And, with the WiFI 7 connection, he can move around and not worry about needing to be tethered to an ethernet cable. AI is still very new to me so I need to spend more time with AI Apps, but overall, I like this mini PC.
Price: $699.00
Where to buy: AceMagic website and Amazon
Source: The sample of this product was provided for free by AceMagic. AceMagic did not have a final say on the review and did not preview the review before it was published.
