Aoostar GEM12 Pro Max mini PC launches with built-in screen, OCuLink, and two USB4 ports

Aoostar has introduced a new mini PC in China. Called the GEM12 Pro Max, it shares the same core specs as the Pro variant that launched in March of this year. That means the new model still comes with the built-in screen and fingerprint reader that set it apart from the standard model.

However, compared to the original and the Pro variant, the new Aoostar mini PC has an extra USB4 port. Among the two, one is on the front, while the other is on the rear. The standard and Pro models have only one USB4, which is placed at the front. Moreover, the GEM12 Pro Max has a DC power port, offering more flexibility.

In comparison, the standard and Pro variants need to be powered through the USB-C port on the back. Now, while the GEM12 Pro Max sports dual USB4 ports, it still retains the OCuLink port, letting users get better performance from an eGPU setup (GPD G1 curr. $699.99 on Amazon).

The other aspects of the GEM12 Pro Max mini PC remain the same as the Pro. It's still powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, and Aoostar offers the option to set the TDP at up to 75W. This APU comes with the Radeon 780M, which can easily handle most AAA games at 1080p on Low to Medium presets.

Aoostar paired the Hawk Point APU with the Glacier 3.0 cooling setup. It sports a large-sized VC cooling solution and aims to make the mini PC offer stable performance at the highest TDP mode.

As for the price, the Aoostar GEM12 Pro Max launched in China with a starting price tag of CNY 2,299 (about $317). There's no word on the global launch, but it's worth noting that the company didn't bring the Pro variant outside the Chinese market. That suggests the Pro Max is less likely to make it to the international market.