The First Mini PC Of Chuwi HiBox -- Review

Chuwi HiBox Key Features

Dual OS: Windows 10 Home (not activated) + Android 5.1
CPU: Intel Atom x5-Z8350 Cherry Trail (quad-core, up to 1.92GHz)
GPU: Intel HD 400 Graphics
RAM: 2GB DDR3L 1600MHz
Internal Memory: 64GB eMMC flash (expandable up to 128GB via SD slot)
Connectivity:  Dual Band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, Gigabit Ethernet 1000M/100M
Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 2.5 cm
Weight: 200 g

Chuwi HiBox Packaging and Box Content

This mini PC comes in a regular square-shaped box carrying the company’s brand and the Intel logo on the upper side. The product name is printed on the front and back (conditionally), while some product details and key features are on the other sides. The Chuwi HiBox mini PC box comes in a minimalist design hinting we are dealing with a high-end device, which doesn’t need any additions to showcase its merits.


The box includes:

Chuwi HiBox
HDMI cable
Power adapter 12V/2A (EU)
Remote Control
USB IR Receiver
Bracket
Screw x4

User Manual

Nothing surprising can be found here, but I have noticed Chinese manufacturers have started adding brackets into the boxes. We have already seen this accessory in the Beelink BT7 box.

Chuwi HiBox Apperance

The Chuwi HiBox housing is made of high quality plastic. Everything in this mini PC corresponds the rules of minimalism. You won’t find any detail or design lineament out of standards, and I think Chuwi has insured itself from all types of risks. I mean mini PC buyers pay attention to every detail, and if there is something irregular, most likely they will look for other options. As the Chuwi HiBox is the first mini PC of the manufacturer, it has designed this model according to all rules of a regular mini PC.


As for the ports and buttons, the Power button, two USB 2.0 ports and an SD card slot are located on the front side of the box.




Chuwi HiBox Performance


The Chuwi HiBox is powered with an Intel Atom x5-Z8350 Cherry Trail SoC clocked up to 1.92GHz. This is the same chipset found on a number of Chuwi products as well as the Pipo W1 Pro and Daysky N141. This CPU is paired with an Intel HD Gen8 Graphics GPU, 2GB of RAM, and 64GB of eMMC memory. As we know, the Chuwi HiBox is a dual-boot mini PC capable of running on both Windows 10 and Android 5.1. Plus, it gets an OTA update once turned on.

Chuwi HiBox is priced identical to other high-end mini PCs, which means buyers have to take every detail into account. (Geekbuying Chuwi HiBox Special Price: $147.99)That’s why we made a list of different benchmarks. And I have to say, this mini PC performed well and though it’s not the most powerful and attractive mini PC, it is capable of implementing the most of your daily tasks.