The Acemagic Vista V1 Mini PC is an ultra-compact device designed for various tasks, including general computing and home theater use. Built around Intel's N150 CPU, it is available in three configurations varying in RAM and SSD size with options priced from £229.99 to £279.99. While Acemagic, among other Chinese manufacturers, has faced scrutiny over malware concerns, a thorough scan of the tested unit showed no issues. The device is impressively small, measuring just 100 x 100 x 32mm and weighing only 245g, making it one of the tiniest Windows mini PCs available.
Before we get into the review proper one further issue needs to be addressed. It only takes a quick internet search to discover that Shenzhen Shanminheng Technology Co. Ltd. the company that owns several different brands including Acemagic, Kamrui, NiPoGi, and CTONE has had issues in the past with malware being found on some of its Windows PCs. With this in mind, we thoroughly scanned our review sample and found nothing untoward and have no reason to believe that this is still an issue with Acemagic PCs.
Acemagic may not be a name overly familiar in Europe. Still, alongside Beelink, Chuwi, Geekom, and GMKTek it's one of an increasing number of Chinese OEMs who are carving out an ever-increasing slice of the mini PC market.
The Vista V1 is available in three versions, the cheapest comes with 8GB of DDR4 RAM and a 256GB SSD and an RRP of £229.99 including VAT, next comes a model with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for £259.99 while at the top of the tree sits a 16GB / 1TB model which costs £279.99.
At 100 x 100 x 32mm and weighing just 245g it's smaller and lighter than both the Beelink S13 and the GMKtec NucBox G1. If there's a smaller Windows mini PC on the market we have yet to stumble across it.
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