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CHUWI 2023 Mini PC HeroBox Intel 12th Gen N100 256GB SSD 8GB RAM Desktop Computer Windows 11 Quad Core Processor 3 4GHz WiFi 6 BT5 2 Gigabit Ethernet VESA 4K UHD USB 3 0 Up to 2TB SSD
Last Updated: January 15, 2024 (Refresh Now)
5.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
258
Old Reviews
172
Unverified
13
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4K
RESOLUTION
8192 GB
MEMORY
2
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB
Review Analysis - 73 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Software
20windows 11, windows 10, os, drivers, updates
+50%
-50%
" ... Brickable if you modify BIOS. ... "
" ... Had to reload windows 3 times. ... "
" ... Update: 6/8/23: The Windows 10 version I bought 3 yrs ago still going strong, but these Windows 11 versions so far has malfunctioned months later and i bought 5 thinking they would last like my previous ones, but nope . ... now i'm only getting the BIOS screen, it boots to the BIOS screen. ... "
" ... The computer won't even get to the Windows boot screen. ... "
" ... I had to reinstall windows and the drivers are available because the devices aren’t digitally signed. ... When I go the the hero wen site to get the drivers it says my serial is invalid (in Chinese). ... Just don’t modify it or you’ll be stuck without drivers. ... "
" ... It restarts and attempts to install updates but fails. ... I can never get the updates to install. ... "
" ... Used stop animation video I recorded and uploaded to youtube (to avoid any copyright problems). ... Unfortunately my extra NVIDIA nano doesn't have video drivers for youtube, etc., but it does play back at higher resolution. ... "
" ... Tried to reload windows to no avail. ... "
Connectivity
18boot, wifi, small, port, pc
+61%
-39%
" ... Is a decent standalone unix desktop or small KVM/bhyve host. ... "
" ... Needed another windows box for media player in bedroom. ... "
" ... Tish ultra-small mini desktop pc powered by Windows 10 which will be upgraded to Windows 11 immediately after running the machine. ... "
" ... I have Ubuntu running one one with bind and nextcloud. ... During boot you must press F7 and choose the encrypted device to boot from. ... Overall these are inexpensive devices and some small quirks are expected. ... "
" ... I plugged the cable back into my Raspberry pi that this was to replace and internet worked fine. ... Cable works with other computers but not this one but a newer cable worked just fine. ... "
" ... It's a good computer. ... "
" ... I use three monitors and Bluetooth connections And wireless ones with no problem. ... "
" ... Returned unit and received a new unit that works perfect for my purpose, was looking for a small computer with VGA out to use with older monitors. ... "
Reliability
15two, pc, failed, chuwi, 2022
+20%
-80%
" ... It was a very good day-to-day general-use mini PC until it died in 10 months. ... "
" ... These type of computers don't last 30 days ... "
" ... Revised after 13 months. ... "
" ... I purchased this on February 3, 2022, and it quit working December 19, 2022. ... I didn't even get a years' worth of use. ... "
" ... This computer failed after less than 4 months of use. ... "
" ... I did not open this package until around July 2023 about 8 months after I brought it. ... "
" ... Product support expired in August of 2022 and the computer stopped working in September of 2022. ... "
" ... In Nov 2022 this PC failed. ... "
Performance
15fan, would, state, speed, performance
+53%
-47%
" ... This is a nice little solid state computer. ... "
" ... Like that it's speedy and is super quiet when the fan comes on. ... "
" ... The speed is nice for my needs and it can handle a lot since I'm a power user. ... "
" ... It runs at around 2ghz, occasionally sneaking above 2. ... "
" ... When I tried it out, it worked pretty fast. ... "
" ... The new machine works flawlessly. ... "
" ... It has the exact same performance as my laptop which I like a lot. ... "
Gaming
9gaming, play, retro, reasonably, pc
+78%
-22%
" ... Can record and game at the same time. ... "
" ... I'm mostly using it to stream games via Geforce Now and Playstation Plus and it seems to work reasonably well for those purposes. ... "
" ... it works really well for certain things but i found i just cant have too many games running at once but otherwise its perfect for office working and things that are essential- also you can upgrade to windows 11 on this and i like that :) ... "
" ... I was looking for a retro gaming PC that is inexpensive, smaller than a DVD player, powerful enough to play MAME games, and low power. ... It can play MAME games and some N64 emulated games. ... "
" ... And basic gaming for older titles was good as well. ... "
" ... I am not looking to play games and it has no camera (this survey asked me to rate camera quality and gaming experience) It seemed fast enough to surf the internet reasonably. ... "
" ... Great for gaming ... "
Body
8space, limited, desk, use, size
+75%
-25%
" ... Love the compactness of it! ... "
" ... Portable and mini it’s just so easy to put it around because of the small space I have in my dorm! ... "
" ... I am satisfied with the product it fits perfectly in my small space. ... "
" ... Small in size huge in output and performance! ... "
" ... On the outside you find a very small foot print that is great for those that have limited desk space. ... "
" ... Rápida, portable, excelente relación calidad precio quedo muy satisfecha ... "
Size
7tv, size, fits, back
+86%
-14%
" ... Love the compactness of it! ... "
" ... Portable and mini it’s just so easy to put it around because of the small space I have in my dorm! ... "
" ... I am satisfied with the product it fits perfectly in my small space. ... "
" ... Small in size huge in output and performance! ... "
" ... It easily fits on a TV stand and doesn't stick out like an eyesore. ... "
" ... Rápida, portable, excelente relación calidad precio quedo muy satisfecha ... "
Display
6get, blue, windows, every, boots
+17%
-83%
" ... Now, almost exactly a year after purchase, I am having issues where I get a blue screen and a message that it needs to restart. ... "
" ... It got really hot, then the blue screen. ... "
" ... now i'm only getting the BIOS screen, it boots to the BIOS screen. ... "
" ... The computer won't even get to the Windows boot screen. ... It gets stuck in the loading screen. ... "
Usage
5updates, boot, power, linux
+80%
-20%
" ... Daughter initially loved it. ... "
" ... I was very impressed with set up time--- very easy. ... "
" ... Pressing F7 at the correct time during boot brought up the menu to choose device and I was able to boot from the USB just fine. ... "
" ... After all my troubles, they sent me a new replacement Homebox by expedited, overnight delivery. ... "
Storage
5ram, hd, add, 8gb
+100%
" ... I love that you can add a second HD to it to expand the storage. ... "
" ... Added 2 TB hd for additional internal storage. ... "
" ... The only thing is, you might want to add more memory. ... "
" ... When on sale for under $200, you'd be hard pressed to find a better equipped machine with at least 8GB of RAM. ... "
" ... The 8GB of RAM is adequate for most applications and nothing I tested the PC with had any memory issues. ... "
Price
5money
+40%
-60%
" ... Don’t waste your money ... "
" ... DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS LEMON. ... "
" ... Not worth the money ... "
Network
4router, repeater, problem, 5ghz, 4ghz
+100%
" ... Matter of fact I use it wirelessly more than 100 feet from the router and on a different floor. ... "
" ... It replaced another streaming box that was actually smaller, but would consistently get strong WiFi signals in our playroom, whereas this one sometime has to buffer due to a weak signal. ... I installed a WiFi repeater in the house midway between this and the router and that solved the problem, but better quality WiFi in this wouldn't have cost as much as the repeater. ... "
" ... With 256GB SSD and 2.4GHz / 5GHz WiFi connection. ... "
" ... WIFI was average with about 200 meg performance. ... "
Marketplace
4+50%
-50%
" ... I e-mailed the company. ... "
" ... The first unit I received looked to be opened, as the seal on the computer was tampered with. ... It was dead on arrival. ... "
Video
34k
+100%
" ... Videos load fast and play well with no buffering even at higher qualities. ... "
" ... Bought this for video streaming primarily, and it does a good job most of the time. ... "
" ... 4K video files played back no problem. ... "
Lagging
3months, extra
-100%
" ... Then, it started to reset/restart. ... "
" ... Then about 3 months in it completely broke, needed to restart it said but after that would never boot up again, I tried fixing it numerous times but nothing worked, ur better off spending an extra 20 bucks on a beelink with extra ram, wish I got a refund ... "
" ... turn it on, then unplug it a second time and then the system restarts. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
3+67%
-33%
" ... After all my troubles, they sent me a new replacement Homebox by expedited, overnight delivery. ... "
" ... The product I received works as advertised and ticks all boxes. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Number of USB ports: 2
USB: Yes
WiFi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Memory
Memory: 8192 GB
Display
Resolution: 4K
Performance
Processor Clock: 3.4 GHz
Processor Type: Quad Core
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