FIREBAT Global Store via AliExpress has
Firebat A6 Mini PC on sale for $286.94 - $42 (apply promo code
MYUSDEAL42 at checkout) =
$244.94.
Shipping is free.
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Specs: - AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS 8-Core / 16-Thread (4.9GHz Boost) Processor
- 16GB LPDDR5 RAM (soldered)
- 512GB M.2 PCIe 3.0 Solid State Drive
- AMD Radeon 680M Graphics
- WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
- Ports:
- 1x HDMI 2.1
- 4x USB 3.0 Type-A
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C
- 1x DP 1.4
- 1x 3.5mm 2-in1 audio interface
- 1x RJ45
Top Comments
I use it sometimes as a retro-game console, as well as for the ease of installing add blockers on the Brave browser so I can do things like watch ad-free Youtube. And in a pinch, I use it to look at email or other general stuff when the kids are using the main family PC for gaming.
If you do use it for this purpose, the best media keyboard I've found is the Logitech K400+ It's easy to use the mouse features when standing and holding it with two hands, small and the batter lasts a long time. And you can sometimes find them in used in goodwill for $5. Hand remotes for PC's are available, but they are often not quite as easy to use.
Community Reviews
The FIREBAT A6 looks like a compact Ryzen 7 mini PC that is strong for HTPC use, retro gaming, emulation, web browsing, and light server tasks like Jellyfin or Plex. It is also described as capable of 4K output and easy to tuck behind a monitor or pair with a TV setup. The main limits are the soldered 16GB LPDDR5 memory, which runs at 4,800 Mbps, and the uncertain upgrade path beyond the extra M.2 SSD slot. There are also warnings about preinstalled Windows and software, with advice to wipe the drive and reinstall the operating system on arrival. A practical small box if you want solid everyday performance without expecting much future expansion.
Common Questions (5)
It should handle HTPC use, Jellyfin or Plex, retro emulators, and even some PS3 or Switch 1 emulation. It is also capable of 4K output, so it can work well as a TV-connected media box or browser-based streaming setup.
Yes, it is described as a solid deal even after fees, and it should be more than enough for office tasks, web browsing, email, and running Plex. The main caveat is that 16GB may feel cramped over time if you want a longer upgrade path.
It has an available M.2 slot for a second SSD, but the 16GB LPDDR5 RAM is soldered and cannot be upgraded. The RAM is dual-channel, but the speed is 4,800 Mbps rather than 6,400 Mbps.
Yes. The preinstalled Windows/software on a previous Firebat mini PC reportedly contained malware, so wiping the SSD and reinstalling Windows or Linux is the safest first step.
Not always. One checkout path showed the cart at $286.94 but changed to $425.80 at payment, and the coupon also failed on mobile.
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I run plex on an N150 machine and it runs fine.
Plex was designed to even run off a NAS box so this machine is more than enough.
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