Introduction

A big thank you to Ace Magician for supplying the review sample.

Ace Magician is a relative newcomer to the mini-PC market. Formed by a group of tech enthusiasts in 2013, they have grown to offer numerous systems that fit nearly every price point, with varying performance levels to meet the individual needs of end users. It will be interesting to see where Ace Magician goes from here as the world of mini-PCs evolves. It remains an ultra-competitive market, to say the least, but considering the company's current level of success, it appears they are on the right track.


Today's review will focus on the Ace Magician AD03 N95 mini-PC. The unit uses Intel's ultra-efficient N95 CPU, which features 4 E-cores based on the Gracemont architecture, along with 16 GB of DDR4 3200 MHz SODIMM memory and a 512 GB M.2 SATA SSD. Add in the ability to install a 2.5-inch drive for expanded storage, support for dual monitors, and a 3-year warranty; it certainly looks appealing, considering its $282 price tag. But as we all know, appearances can be deceiving, so before heaping any praise, it would be wise to take a closer look.