We compare three of the most popular mini PCs of the moment, such as the CHUWI UBox, CHUWI LarkBox S and CHUWI LarkBox X comparing their specifications and performance.
As we will see they are three quite different machines and this information will help us to assess that we fit more to buy depending on our needs. On the one hand, we have CHUWI UBox with a powerful AMD Ryzen 5 6600H processor, in the same price range is the CHUWI LarkBox S with the Intel Core i3-1220P processor and as a more economical solution we have the CHUWI LarkBox X with the popular Intel N150.
Let’s see how they stack up against each other and which one might be better for our needs.
Comparative specifications
Details and unboxing of the mini PCs
To compare them we are going to review their videos, unboxing and general specifications. With this data we can see their main features, and they are physically each one of them.
CHUWI UBox
The CHUWI UBox surprises us with its detachable white box. Integrated in the silver, we have the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H processor manufactured in 6 nm. We have two SODIMM RAM DDR5, for storage we have two slots for SSD NVMe 4.0, Wifi 6E connectivity, USB4 connector up to 40 Gbps and up to three video outputs. The operating system installed is Windows 11 Pro and is compatible with Linux if we want.
- See our Full review for the CHUWI UBox
The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H APU features six cores and twelve threads running between 3.3 and 4.5 GHz. For the graphics section we have an AMD Radeon 660M GPU up to 1800 MHz with 6 cores. This processor has a consumption of only 45 W TDP and has a good performance in demanding apps, suitable for use with KODI or IPTV, light editing applications and 3D games without overdoing it in the quality settings.
CHUWI LarkBox S
The CHUWI LarkBox S computer features the Intel Core i3-1220P processor, a more powerful alternative to the Intel N150 and N95 processors. This mini PC features dual video output, 16 GB of RAM in two SODIMMs, a 512 GB NVMe SSD drive and eye-catching RGB LEDS on the front. The installed operating system is Windows 11 Pro, but it is possible to install Linux as well.
- More details in our Full review for the CHUWI LarkBox S
In this CHUWI LarkBox S we have the Intel Core i3-1220P (Alder Lake-P) chip manufactured in 10 nm (Intel 7) that has 2 Performance cores and 8 Efficient cores that move between 3.3 – 4.4GHz. For graphics, we have an Intel UHD Graphics GPU up to 1100 MHz with 64 EU. This processor has a configurable power consumption between 20-64 W TDP. As we can see it is a computer with adequate performance for desktop, suitable for use with KODI or IPTV, light editing applications and games in 2D or little 3D.
CHUWI LarkBox X
The small CHUWI LarkBox X is a peculiar computer with a black and white case. Inside we find the Intel N150 (Alder Lake-N) processor manufactured in 10 nm. On its board we find integrated 12 GB of Dual Channel LPDDR5 RAM, full USB-C connector, a 512 GB SATA SSD drive and we also have triple video output. The operating system installed is Windows 11, or we can install Linux in some distribution.
In the CHUWI LarkBox X we have the popular Intel N150 (Alder Lake-N) chip manufactured in 10 nm (Intel 7) that has four cores and four threads that moves up to 3.2 GHz. In the graphics section we have an Intel UHD Graphics GPU up to 750 MHz with 24 EU (the N95 has 16 EU). This processor has a power consumption of only 6 W TDP. This computer has sufficient performance for home use, suitable for use with KODI or IPTV, light editing applications and simple games.
Performance tests
We run several performance tests comparing the performance of these three mini PCs. We benchmark the performance of the processors and how they perform in real-world scenarios.
Geekbench
A test that gives us high values in raw power, we can see the performance of the CPU in mono core and multicore thanks to its tests. As we can see the CHUWI UBox and CHUWI LarkBox S offer similar performance, the CHUWI LarkBox X with its simple Intel N150 is logically below.
Cinebench
This test of computing power par excellence with a fairly solid continuity in terms of results, which helps us when comparing the performance of CPUs historically. In these tests as we can see the CHUWI UBox slightly outperforms the CHUWI LarkBox S, on the other hand the CHUWI LarkBox X with the Intel N150 is well below in raw power.
PCMark
This test allows us to get an idea of the power in terms of desktop apps of this chip, performing tasks such as browsing, video editing, handling text or audio files. As we can see, the most powerful processors leave the humble Intel N150 far behind.
Games
In gaming tests, the most important thing is undoubtedly the performance of the GPU that integrates the processor. In this case, the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H offered by the CHUWI UBox is undoubtedly much more powerful than the Intel HD Graphics with 64 EU that the CHUWI LarkBox S has . The AMD solution is undoubtedly better for 3D games.
On the other hand, the CHUWI LarkBox X offers a rather low performance in this aspect, it has a fairly basic Intel HD Graphics GPU with 24 EU, this limits us to simple 2D and 3D games.
Conclusions
If we value the three computers separately for comparison, we can say that the CHUWI UBox with a powerful AMD Ryzen 5 6600H processor, is undoubtedly the most strong alternative. If we want to play 3D games, it is also the most interesting alternative because of the GPU it offers. It is therefore the most expensive machine in stores and the one that takes up more space.
As for the CHUWI LarkBox S we have the Intel Core i3-1220P processor that gives us a good computational performance for apps. On the other hand, the GPU allows us to play some demanding titles, but it is inferior to the AMD solution. It stands out for its elegant case design and very compact size.
Finally, the small CHUWI LarkBox X offers the popular Intel N150, sufficient hardware for desktop and multimedia use. If we are not interested in demanding 3D games it can be a good alternative for us. It is the smallest model of the three and the one we can get at the best price.
