As AI assistants become the hot new use case for compact computers, Chuwi is making a play for users who want local AI processing without buying into Apple's ecosystem. The AuBox X1 packs an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V Lunar Lake processor that delivers up to 97 TOPS of combined AI performance, enough to qualify as a Microsoft Copilot+ PC. The chip's NPU alone provides 40 TOPS, with the integrated Intel Arc 130V graphics adding another 53 TOPS for on-device machine learning workloads.
The Lunar Lake architecture brings some notable constraints alongside its power efficiency. The 16GB of LPDDR5x-8533 memory is soldered directly to the processor package, meaning what you get is what you're stuck with. Storage is more flexible, with two M.2 2280 slots available, one supporting PCIe 5.0 x4 speeds and the other maxing out at PCIe 4.0 x2. The included 512GB PCIe 3.0 SSD can be swapped out or supplemented. For a machine measuring just 12.8 x 12.8 x 4.1 cm (5.1 x 5.1 x 1.6 inches), the port selection is generous: USB4 at 40 Gbps, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, three display outputs including an HDMI 2.1 FRL port capable of 8K at 60Hz, and enough USB Type-A ports to satisfy most users.
The Intel Arc 130V integrated graphics with 7 Xe2 cores should handle casual gaming and less demanding titles without needing a discrete GPU, though anyone expecting to run AAA games at 4K will be disappointed. The USB4 port does enable external GPU docks for those who want more graphical muscle. Chuwi plans to launch the AuBox X1 in late March 2025 for $600 to $700 (€550 to €645), with Windows 11 Pro included.
