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ACEMAGIC AK1 PLUS Mini PC: Intel N95, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Win 11 Pro

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$140

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Ace Magician has ACEMAGIC AK1 PLUS Mini PC on sale for $140 when you apply discount code AK1RGB8 during checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member DesertGardener for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Alder Lake N95 1.7- 3.4GHz 4-Core / 4-Thread 12th Gen Processor
  • 16GB DDR4 Memory
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • Wi-Fi 5 + Bluetooth 4.2
  • RGB Lighting
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 2.0
    • 2x USB 3.0
    • 2x HDMI (up to 4k 60Hz)
    • 1x Ethernet
  • 3-Year Warranty

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  • About this Deal:
    • Rated 4 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.

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Ace Magician has ACEMAGIC AK1 PLUS Mini PC on sale for $140 when you apply discount code AK1RGB8 during checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member DesertGardener for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Alder Lake N95 1.7- 3.4GHz 4-Core / 4-Thread 12th Gen Processor
  • 16GB DDR4 Memory
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • Wi-Fi 5 + Bluetooth 4.2
  • RGB Lighting
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 2.0
    • 2x USB 3.0
    • 2x HDMI (up to 4k 60Hz)
    • 1x Ethernet
  • 3-Year Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Rated 4 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.

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kindredice
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It's almost half the price on AliExpress, same specs no RGB for $78. It's called firebat ak2 plus , look under super deals. It sells out fast but does get restocked often too.

https://i.ibb.co/CP5B7NZ/Screensh...-11-00.png
kindredice
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this is the direct link, n95 is currently grayed out just check regularly it gets restocked
https://shorturl.at/ejxy2
aznruffryder13
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There was another thread for acemagic and someone commented about BeeLink being superior but is ban from SD. So most likely your BeeLink is better quality but you won't see it on communist SD.

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Aug 23, 2023 07:00 PM
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kuripotAug 23, 2023 07:00 PM
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Quote from kindredice :
also @etiRkca

Seller might have changed the promotion or relisted the item. The way to find these deals is going to the Super Deals section on the main page. I got it for $78 and it dropped to $73 a few days later. I was able to see it in stock multiple times through the link I provided. They also have discount coupons right now $10 off 70, $20 off 100. I also received my unit, it took 10 days. One thing to note is the power adapter they sent is for EU, it doesn't work with the US outlets. I had to use a EU to US convertor. Adapter is rated at 30W so you might be able to use an old laptop adapter or something but the convertors are rather cheap.

https://i.ibb.co/Bwn7J2s/1.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/VmXbZ48/2.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/Vv3gHmW/3.jpg

I;ve tried the superdeals trick for a couple weeks now with now luck:/


Where are the coupons? Are they targeted, I don't see them on the site. tia


edit: US20 for 20 off 120
US40 for 40 off 200
Last edited by kuripot August 23, 2023 at 01:03 PM.
Aug 23, 2023 08:55 PM
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etiRkcaAug 23, 2023 08:55 PM
290 Posts
Quote from kindredice :
also @etiRkca

Seller might have changed the promotion or relisted the item. The way to find these deals is going to the Super Deals section on the main page. I got it for $78 and it dropped to $73 a few days later. I was able to see it in stock multiple times through the link I provided. They also have discount coupons right now $10 off 70, $20 off 100. I also received my unit, it took 10 days. One thing to note is the power adapter they sent is for EU, it doesn't work with the US outlets. I had to use a EU to US convertor. Adapter is rated at 30W so you might be able to use an old laptop adapter or something but the convertors are rather cheap.

https://i.ibb.co/Bwn7J2s/1.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/VmXbZ48/2.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/Vv3gHmW/3.jpg
Thanks for the reply. There doesn't seem to be an easy way to search Super Deals. Browsing is a huge PITA. Gotta scroll through a lot of garbage, and still don't see any miniPCs. I think you got lucky.
Aug 23, 2023 09:04 PM
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sjguy01Aug 23, 2023 09:04 PM
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If you don't want to wait for the $75 deal to come in stock there's a Chuwi Larkbox X that you can get for $107 right now that is better in some ways.

Pros/cons of the Larkbox X compared to the AK2 Plus:

Intel N100 with slightly faster graphics vs N95
12GB DDR5 soldered on vs 16GB slower socketed DDR4
PCIe SSD vs M.2 SATA (maybe not? official Chuwi website and some reviews show a SATA M.2 SSD)
Wifi 6 vs Wifi 5
Dual ethernet with 2.5GbE port plus second GigE port vs just single GigE.
USB-C port with some reviews saying it can be directly powered by USB-C (unconfirmed)
Up to triple display (HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C) vs dual HDMI
Larkbox doesn't have SATA storage expandability.

$147 - 20 automatic - 20 (code US20) = $107 + tax

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32...07172.html
Last edited by sjguy01 August 23, 2023 at 03:15 PM.
Aug 23, 2023 09:28 PM
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SociableDeer1508Aug 23, 2023 09:28 PM
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Quote from sjguy01 :
If you don't want to wait for the $75 deal to come in stock there's a Chuwi Larkbox X that you can get for $107 right now that is better in some ways.

Pros/cons of the Larkbox X compared to the AK2 Plus:

Intel N100 with slightly faster graphics vs N95
12GB DDR5 soldered on vs 16GB slower socketed DDR4
PCIe SSD vs M.2 SATA (maybe not? official Chuwi website and some reviews show a SATA M.2 SSD)
Wifi 6 vs Wifi 5
Dual ethernet with 2.5GbE port plus second GigE port vs just single GigE.
USB-C port with some reviews saying it can be directly powered by USB-C (unconfirmed)
Up to triple display (HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C) vs dual HDMI
Larkbox doesn't have SATA storage expandability.

$147 - 20 automatic - 20 (code US20) = $107 + tax

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32...07172.html [aliexpress.us]
This code can't be used in combination with other offers.
Aug 23, 2023 09:30 PM
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sjguy01Aug 23, 2023 09:30 PM
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Quote from SociableDeer1508 :
This code can't be used in combination with other offers.
US20 works for me at checkout for the Larkbox X. If you're trying to use it for something else I dunno.
Aug 23, 2023 09:42 PM
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kuripotAug 23, 2023 09:42 PM
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Quote from SociableDeer1508 :
This code can't be used in combination with other offers.

I get the same error too:/
Aug 23, 2023 10:02 PM
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sjguy01Aug 23, 2023 10:02 PM
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Quote from kuripot :
I get the same error too:/
Before you enter the code does it how any other discounts besides the automatic 20 off 100? If it shows other stuff like new user promo maybe try removing it.

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Aug 23, 2023 10:43 PM
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kuripotAug 23, 2023 10:43 PM
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Quote from sjguy01 :
Before you enter the code does it how any other discounts besides the automatic 20 off 100? If it shows other stuff like new user promo maybe try removing it.
thanks, I can't see a way to remove any other discounts but that wuold've prob gotten rid of the automatic $20 off so wouldn't be able to get down to the OPs price of $107 if I did.
Aug 23, 2023 10:45 PM
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kuripotAug 23, 2023 10:45 PM
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do you have a better link? the one you posted doesn't resolve for me.


edit: nvm, i was able to piece it back together, still getting error at checkoutt rying to add coupon
Last edited by kuripot August 23, 2023 at 06:28 PM.
Aug 23, 2023 11:08 PM
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DabingoAug 23, 2023 11:08 PM
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Quote from sjguy01 :
US20 works for me at checkout for the Larkbox X. If you're trying to use it for something else I dunno.
Work for me too. $118.03 out of the door including tax.
Aug 23, 2023 11:59 PM
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DabingoAug 23, 2023 11:59 PM
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Quote from sjguy01 :
If you don't want to wait for the $75 deal to come in stock there's a Chuwi Larkbox X that you can get for $107 right now that is better in some ways.

Pros/cons of the Larkbox X compared to the AK2 Plus:

Intel N100 with slightly faster graphics vs N95
12GB DDR5 soldered on vs 16GB slower socketed DDR4
PCIe SSD vs M.2 SATA (maybe not? official Chuwi website and some reviews show a SATA M.2 SSD)
Wifi 6 vs Wifi 5
Dual ethernet with 2.5GbE port plus second GigE port vs just single GigE.
USB-C port with some reviews saying it can be directly powered by USB-C (unconfirmed)
Up to triple display (HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C) vs dual HDMI
Larkbox doesn't have SATA storage expandability.

$147 - 20 automatic - 20 (code US20) = $107 + tax

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32...07172.html
For my perspective, the Larkbox X is better deal than the Firebat Ak2 for $30 more. From the specification, Larkbox X motherboard is at least half a generation newer than the Firebat Ak2. In addition to what sjguy01 pointed out the difference, Firebat AK2 has 2xUSB2.0 + 2xUSB3.0 vs Larkbox X has 2xUSB3.0+2xUSB3.2!
Aug 24, 2023 12:20 AM
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kuripotAug 24, 2023 12:20 AM
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Is this the same one that was linked to earlier? https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32...poRH1TWyH3
Aug 24, 2023 02:42 AM
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sjguy01Aug 24, 2023 02:42 AM
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Quote from Dabingo :
For my perspective, the Larkbox X is better deal than the Firebat Ak2 for $30 more. From the specification, Larkbox X motherboard is at least half a generation newer than the Firebat Ak2. In addition to what sjguy01 pointed out the difference, Firebat AK2 has 2xUSB2.0 + 2xUSB3.0 vs Larkbox X has 2xUSB3.0+2xUSB3.2!
The price difference is definitely worth the value if you will use the extra features. But lots of people will use it as a basic desktop or HTPC and won't have a use for dual NIC or need more than 2 monitors or gen2 USB3. The CPU cores and clock speeds of the two are identical and they'll perform nearly the same in day-to-day use so it's just a matter if you will need the specific upgrades for niche use like soft router or fast external storage for NAS/Plex.
Aug 24, 2023 03:19 AM
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DabingoAug 24, 2023 03:19 AM
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Quote from sjguy01 :
The price difference is definitely worth the value if you will use the extra features. But lots of people will use it as a basic desktop or HTPC and won't have a use for dual NIC or need more than 2 monitors or gen2 USB3. The CPU cores and clock speeds of the two are identical and they'll perform nearly the same in day-to-day use so it's just a matter if you will need the specific upgrades for niche use like soft router or fast external storage for NAS/Plex.
Agree. However, I think the gen2 USB3 and USB C will have wider application. I did forget to mention the most important reason why I pick Larkbox X. I am willing to pay $5-$10 more just so I can order a computer without need to go over superdeal everyday hope to hit the jackpot and find the magic link for the Firebat AK2 for $75. SmilieSmilieSmilie ( I did waste a few days on that already).

BTW: Amazon has this machine and is list for $199.99

PS: Where can I find review for Larkbox X. Thanks for any pointers.

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Coastie27Aug 24, 2023 04:00 AM
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Code AK1RGB8 not working anymore!

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