At a glanceExpert`s Rating Pros Excellent CPU, GPU, and NPU performance thanks to Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Tool-free access thanks to magnetic lid and upside-down board 2 × USB4 and 2 × HDMI 2.1 in a small space Three BIOS profiles Excellent upgradeability (up to 96 GB RAM, 2 × NVMe) Cons No front USB-C and no SD card reader Audible under continuous load (depending on profile) The iGPU is too limited for native AAA gaming Our Verdict The Sapphire Edge AI 370 is based on a unique concept that sets it apart from other mini PCs: upgradeability. The high-quality, compact case impresses with its well thought-out layout. The magnetically attached lid can be removed without tools, ensuring excellent upgradeability – RAM and SSDs can be replaced in a flash.With the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, integrated Radeon 890M graphics and a powerful XDNA2 NPU, the mini PC delivers impressive performance for office, content creation, and AI-based workflows. Thanks to USB4, HDMI 2.1, and 2.5 GbE, the system is extremely versatile and future-proof for professionals and technology enthusiasts alike. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Best Prices Today: Sapphire Edge AI 370 Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket With the Sapphire Edge AI 370, the renowned manufacturer Sapphire Technology, known for high-quality graphics cards and embedded solutions, presents a new flagship in its compact mini PC series. The concept of the Edge AI series combines maximum computing power with minimum space requirements – ideal for companies, creative professionals, and AI-based applications. In addition to the top model with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, the series also includes the Edge AI 350 with Ryzen AI 7 350 and the Edge AI 340 with Ryzen AI 5 340. All variants offer the latest Zen 5 technology, integrated Radeon graphics, a powerful NPU and an easily upgradeable, space-saving design. In this review we tested the top-of-the-range Edge AI 370 model. Sapphire Edge AI 370: Specs CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (12 C/24 T, up to 5.1 GHz) GPU: Integrated Radeon 890M (RDNA 3.5) NPU: XDNA2, up to 50 TOPS (Copilot-capable) RAM: 32 GB, 2 × DDR5 SODIMM, up to 96 GB Storage: 1 × M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0, Kingston OM8TAP41024K1 with 1 TB Additional slots: 1 × M.2-2242 PCIe 4.0; 1 × M.2-2230 Connectivity: 2.5 GbE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 Connections (rear): 2 × HDMI 2.1, 2 × USB4 (PD), 1 × USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1 × USB-A 2.0 Connections (front): 2 × USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 3.5 mm jack Dimensions: 117 × 111 × 30 mm Special features: magnetic lid, VESA mount Operating system: Barebone (without OS), Windows 11 or Linux supported Sapphire delivers a technically mature, future-proof system for professionals, developers, and AI users. Sapphire Edge AI 370: Design and features The compactness of the Sapphire Edge AI 370 is noticeable as soon as you unpack it. At 117 × 111 × 30 millimeters, the mini PC is barely larger than one and a half 250 gram pieces of butter laid side by side. This makes the Sapphire model similar in size to the Geekom IT15 with Intel Core Ultra 9, but significantly more compact than the Minisforum AI X1 Pro with its 195 × 195 × 47.5 millimeters and the Geekom A9 Max (135 × 132 × 46.9 millimeters), which also rely on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. Christoph Hoffmann Despite its small dimensions, the Sapphire Edge AI 370 offers the performance of a fully-fledged desktop system. The precisely milled chassis with a matte black surface and golden accents looks high-quality and stable, and the design is well thought-out. The magnetically attached lid is particularly well-designed: all it takes is a flick of the wrist to access the RAM and SSDs. No tools and no need to remove rubber feet as with the Geekom A9 Max – simply lift off the lid, swap modules, and close. Sapphire has deliberately reversed the internal layout so that the RAM and WLAN module are located directly under the lid. This makes upgrades quick and easy – a detail that IT departments appreciate just as much as ambitious power users. Christoph Hoffmann Sapphire Edge AI 370: Processor, GPU, RAM, and SSD The central processing unit, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, is based on a combination of four powerful Zen 5 cores and eight efficient Zen 5c cores, i.e. a total of 12 cores and 24 threads with boost clock rates of up to 5.1 GHz. The Radeon 890M based on AMD’s RDNA 3.5 architecture is used for the integrated graphics. The advantage also lies in a more direct link with the CPU and memory. The system remains compact, efficient, and flexible. The XDNA2 NPU delivers up to 50 TOPS, which enables co-pilot functions without a cloud – a plus for data protection. In contrast to cheaper compact PCs, Sapphire focuses on the maintainability and longevity of its system. Instead of soldered LPDDR memory, the manufacturer, like Geekom and Minisforum, relies on replaceable DDR5 SODIMMs – which are somewhat slower in the peak bandwidth, but expandable up to 96 GB and inexpensive to replace. Christoph Hoffmann A Kingston OM8TAP41024K1 with 1 TB capacity is installed as mass storage in the test device – exactly the same model is also used in the Minisforum AI X1 Pro. Two USB-A ports and a 3.5 mm jack are located on the front, while two HDMI 2.1 ports, two USB 4 Type-C sockets with Power Delivery, additional USB-A ports and a 2.5 Gigabit LAN connection are located on the rear. The Edge AI 370 thus proves that “mini” is not synonymous with “limited”. The only nagging issue: a front USB-C would have perfected the set. The device can also be mounted inconspicuously behind monitors using the included VESA mount – practical for offices, presentation rooms, or embedded applications. Christoph Hoffmann The two HDMI 2.1 connections and the two USB4 ports, which can be used to connect up to four monitors with 4K resolution, are particularly noteworthy. This means that the small computer can be used both as a multi-monitor center in the office and as a compact development or AI node. Christoph Hoffmann Minisforum relies on an internal power supply unit for the AI X1 Pro and thus dispenses with an external one – which, however, requires a larger housing. Sapphire goes the other way round and supplies an external 120-watt power supply unit with the Edge AI 370. This design keeps the waste heat outside the case, which favours quieter operation and stable performance. The main plug connects securely and the generous cable length ensures that the mini PC remains easily accessible even when installed in a concealed position. Christoph Hoffmann The BIOS also shows Sapphire’s focus on practicality: there are three selectable performance profiles, temperature-controlled fan curves, and a fan stop at low load. Sapphire Edge AI 370: Operating System The Edge AI 370 comes barebones without an operating system. The user must organize and install Windows or Linux themselves. Unlike the model of the Sapphire mini PC delivered to customers, our test device had Windows 11 24H2 installed, which we updated to version 25H2 Build 26.200.7019 using the operating system’s update function. Christoph Hoffmann Important note: After the initial installation of Windows 11, numerous drivers are required, above all the AMD drivers for the Radeon graphics card and the chipset. At the time of testing, Sapphire offers the required drivers for Ethernet, WLAN and Bluetooth for download on its websites and an update to version 2.10 is also available for the BIOS. We won’t be taking a detailed look at Windows, but we can see that the operating system seamlessly supports its AI functions in many places. Sapphire Edge AI 370: Performance With the new AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, the Sapphire Edge AI 370 positions itself currently as one of the most powerful mini PCs in its class and shows great overall scores for CPU, GPU, and memory performance in the benchmarks. The Ryzen HX 370 is based on the Zen 5 architecture with integrated Radeon 890M graphics (RDNA 3.5), which technically puts it well ahead of many current Intel and AMD Ultrabook SoCs. In combination with 32 GB of RAM and a fast PCIe 4.0 SSD from Kingston, the result is a system that is ideally equipped for classic office and productivity tasks as well as computing-intensive applications and AI workloads. In PCMark 10, the Edge AI 370 achieved a very high overall result of 7,423 points – values above 7,000 are typical for high-end notebooks or compact workstations. Here, however, the mini PC is below the CPU-identical models Minisforum AI X1 Pro (8,292) and Geekom A9 Max (7,976 points), which are equipped with 64 instead of 32 GB RAM. Christoph Hoffmann The benchmark sub-sections Essentials (10,758 points) and Productivity (9,555 points) show that everyday tasks, office work, or multitasking run practically without delay on the Edge AI 370. The “Digital Content Creation” score of 10,801 points is particularly remarkable, with which the mini PC even outperforms many full-blown desktop systems. Creative workflows such as image or video editing benefit from both the powerful CPU and the potent integrated GPU. In the 3DMark CPU profile, the HX 370 underlines its versatility: with 8,808 points at maximum threads and 1,166 points in the single-thread test, it achieves values that are comparable to a mobile Ryzen 9 8945HS or Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285H. The excellent multi-thread scaling shows that even demanding computing operations or parallel AI processes are processed with ease. Christoph Hoffmann The Time Spy score of 3,764 points illustrates the GPU performance – this is around 30 to 40 percent faster than a system with Radeon 780M, but is below the 4,244 points of the IT15 with Intel Core Ultra 9 285H. The CPU points (10,991) are clearly in the upper performance segment, which pays off in simulations, rendering, or AI tasks. Christoph Hoffmann Modern benchmarks such as Steel Nomad Light (3,285 points, 24.3 FPS) and Solar Bay (15,216 points) also prove that the Edge AI 370 is not only theoretically strong, but also practically in real 3D and ray tracing scenarios. The Geekbench AI Pro values (2,955 Single Precision / 6,616 Quantised) also indicate solid AI acceleration, which is particularly relevant for on-device AI applications, edge computing, or local LLM inference. Christoph Hoffmann The overall package is rounded off by the excellent SSD performance in the Crystal Disk Mark. With 6,124 MB/s read and 5,250 MB/s write, the storage works at desktop level, which guarantees short loading times and high response speed. The values are roughly on a par with the identical SSD in the Minisforum AI X1 Pro and the Lexar LNQ7A1X002T in the Geekom A9 Max. Christoph Hoffmann Sapphire Edge AI 370: Conclusion The Sapphire Edge AI 370 impressively demonstrates how much computing power fits into a compact format. With the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Radeon 890M graphics, and an XDNA2 NPU with 50 TOPS, it’s currently one of the most powerful mini PCs money can buy. In the test, it impressed with over 7,400 points in PCMark 10 and strong 3DMark values – ideal for office, content creation and AI workflows. The upgradeability is exemplary: up to 96 GB DDR5 SODIMM and two NVMe SSDs can be accessed without tools via the magnetic lid. The high-quality chassis, excellent workmanship, and good connectivity make the Edge AI 370 extremely versatile. The fan becomes audible under continuous load, but even then it remains within reasonable limits. The only downside is the lack of a front USB-C and SD slot, and the iGPU is not sufficient for AAA gaming. To summarize, Sapphire delivers a technically mature, future-proof system for professionals, developers, and AI users. The Edge AI 370 combines performance, efficiency, and upgradeability – all in all, it’s a top-class mini PC. Read...

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Don’t feel like speaking with Alexa? Don’t worry—she can do your bidding at the touch of a button with this compact and magnetic remote, now on sale for Cyber Monday.  Selling now for just $16.99, a 15-percent discount and its very first price cut since its release this past fall, the Amazon Basics Smart Dimmer Switch and Remote is a palm-sized control that lets you take charge of Alexa-connected smart devices as well as trigger Alexa routines.  The remote comes with four buttons, one of which features an LED indicator, and you can (with help from the Alexa app) assign controls and automations to each button; for example, you could set one of the remote’s buttons to control the Alexa-connected smart lights in a room, while another button could raise your smart blinds or throw the bolt on a smart lock.  The Amazon Basics Smart Dimmer Switch and Remote is small enough to sit on a bedside stand or a coffee table, and its magnetic backing allows you to stick it onto something metal, like the side of your refridgerator.  Even better, the Alexa remote comes with a matching wall plate, which you can mount using the included adhesive tape or screw into place with the mounting holes. When snapped into the mounting plate, the Alexa remote could easily be used as a dimmer switch.  The Amazon Basics Smart Dimmer Switch and Remote might remind you of Alexa Buttons, those jumbo Alexa-enabled gizmos that let you control Alexa with a push of their oversize buttons.   Alexa Buttons were discontinued years ago, but if you’ve been longing for a replacement, this new Alexa remote is just the thing, and Cyber Monday is the perfect time to grab one.  Buy the Amazon Basics Smart Dimmer Switch and Remote for $17View Deal Read...

In most break-ins, thieves come into your home right through the front door. That makes a video doorbell your first line of defense, and you can add that protection for just $90 on this Cyber Monday with the Eufy Video Doorbell E340. This camera—which usually sells for $150—is loaded with features, starting with its 2K primary camera supplemented by a second cameras that looks down to capture packages that have been left on your porch. Our reviewer found the E340 to be better at generating false motion alerts thanks to an onboard thermal sensor that picks body heat. If you have an existing doorbell transformer, you can connect the Eufy E340 to it and never worry about needing to charge its battery. Don’t have a transformer? No problem, there’s a 6500mAh battery onboard. And since the camera has 8GB of onboard storage, you don’t need to sign up for a subscription to get event recordings. Or if you have Eufy’s HomeBase 3 network-attached storage device, this doorbell can store its recordings on that. The Eufy E340 doesn’t pair well with Google Home smart speakers and it’s not Apple Home compatible, but it works great with Amazon Echo smart speakers and displays. Snag a Eufy Video Doorbell E340 for $89.99 at AmazonView Deal Read...

‘Tis the season for deliberately ugly (?) corporate merchandising, and Microsoft has options — including a new ugly holiday sweater from the Windows team. In fact, Microsoft has three ugly sweaters to choose from, including one based on Windows, a Zune sweater (!), and an Xbox holiday sweater — for those who wish to partake of the festive holiday drip, as the kids say. All three are available from Microsoft’s merch store, with prices beginning at $59.99 for a pre-ordered Xbox holiday sweater. Microsoft is charging $79.95 for the two other sweaters, which can be purchased right now. Microsoft’s Artifact Holiday Sweater certainly nails the “ugly sweater” vibe as the orange, green, and blue motif surrounds famous icons from past and present: a Minecraft creeper, Clippy, an Internet Explorer logo, a Minesweeper flag, and, of course, because it’s in everything else, the Copilot logo. Microsoft’s Zune sweater features a festive (?) brown color, upon which is the famous and quite dead Zune logo. Again, the sweater uses orange highlights to round out the motif. If you’re looking for something flashier that you could actually wear to a nerdy social occasion, the Xbox sweater is actually rather attractive. Naturally, the two dominant colors are black and green, with a pattern that suggests snow falling at night. Obviously, all of the sweaters could sell out quickly, so grab them while you can. Seriously — Microsoft’s Artifact Sweater looks like it may have sold out already! Sizing ranges from extra-small (XS) to 4XL. I’ve purchased a couple of Microsoft’s ugly sweaters before when they’ve benefited from charities like Girls Who Code. (Not this year, apparently.) Based on my own experience, the sizing runs small. Gamers can also pick up a Master Chief Bathrobe for $69.95, though it appears Microsoft may only have 25 to sell of its Halo-themed merch. Act fast! Read...

Windows 11 has reliable antivirus built-in, but it’s not always as user-friendly as independent security software. (Its minimalism can cross over into mysterious at times.) So if you want a friendlier interface and a boatload of more features, Cyber Monday is a great time for an upgrade—especially with this $25 deal on a 1-year subscription for Norton 360 Premium at Amazon. Normally, a 1-year plan on Norton’s site costs $145—which means you get over 82 percent off with this deal. Even during Cyber Monday, this Amazon discount undercuts Norton’s own promotional price of $45 for the first year—almost by half.  Officially, this deal is also for new subscribers only. Installing Norton 360 Premium on your PC will give you comprehensive coverage across all major aspects of online security. On your computer, it guards against threats like malware, ransomware, and network attacks, plus offers cloud storage as backup for your important files. It also helps safeguard your identity (and accounts) by offering a password manager, VPN access, and dark web monitoring. Parental controls are also included for protecting little ones. And just as important, the interfaces are easy to navigate. For the full rundown on what it’s like to use Norton 360 Premium, check out our Norton 360 Deluxe review. The plans are essentially the same, except with Premium you get more covered devices and double the amount of cloud storage. And a fantastic upgrade at this price. Don’t miss out, as Cyber Monday ends in just hours! Get 85% off Norton 360 Premium on AmazonView Deal Read...

Is Netflix in your living room sounding a little flat and lifeless? There’s no easier way to crank up your streaming audio than with a soundbar, and this gem from Sonos is getting an enticing discount for Cyber Monday.  On sale now for $349, a $150 discount versus its usual $499 asking price, the second-generation Sonos Beam makes for a great way to add more depth and bass to your home streaming setup. Just connect the Beam to your TV’s eARC-enabled HDMI port, position it in front of your screen, run the Sonos audio-calibrating Trueplay utility using the Sonos app, and you’re all set.  The Sonos Beam is an all-in-one soundbar, meaning it crams in discrete drivers for the left, right, center, and left/right surround channels, and it can also deliver virtual Dolby Atmos height cues without the need for upfiring or in-ceiling speakers. The Beam also packs three passive radiators that (as I discovered during my testing) crank out a surprising amount of bass.  Of course, the beauty of a soundbar like the Sonos Beam is that you can always upgrade it later with more speakers; for example, you can add a couple of Sonos Era 100 speakers (also on sale, by the way) as left and right surrounds, as well as a Sonos Sub or Sub Mini for added bass.   Aside from pairing it with your TV for streaming audio, the Beam can stream tunes from Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, or even your local music from Plex and other networked sources. The Beam also supports AirPlay 2, meaning you can stream audio to the soundbar from your iPhone.  I’ve previously reviewed the second-gen Sonos Beam and came away impressed with its performance and features; it’s a great way to up the ante on your streaming audio in a mid-size or smaller room, and at $349 for Cyber Monday, it’s priced to move.  Get the second-gen Sonos Beam soundbar for 30% offView Deal Read...

One of our favorite VPNs here at PCWorld, Proton VPN, is the cheapest it’s ever been this Cyber Monday. The service has begun its “End-of-year” sales event and you can currently snag a two year subscription to its VPN Plus plan for an all-time-low price of $2.49 per month – that’s a 75 percent discount from its normal monthly rate. The ultra-popular VPN comes from Proton, a privacy-first digital services company with an impeccable security record and a history of digital privacy advocacy.  The service boasts strong security features thanks to its own Secure Core functionality. This feature passes your connections through the VPN’s own privately-owned high-security locations–including a former military base in Iceland. This all means Proton VPN can offer unique security guarantees that no other VPN service can. It also shows the commitment that Proton has towards ensuring user privacy as these facilities are all purposefully located in privacy-friendly countries such as Iceland, Sweden, and Switzerland. Additionally, in my testing of the service, Proton VPN had consistently fast connection speeds and multiple independent audits to back up its no-logs claims. In the past, my only gripe was that the VPN Plus plan was a bit expensive, but all of that can be thrown out the window thanks to this latest Cyber Monday deal. If you’re in the market for a new VPN or you’ve used the free version of Proton VPN and are looking to upgrade, now is the time. Proton VPN’s Cyber Monday deal is only set to last until this Sunday, December 7, so grab it while it’s hot. Get Proton VPN for $2.49 per month Read...

I have entirely too many charging cables… that I have to get rid of. I’m pretty sure you do, too, with so many old and frayed cables coiled up in your tech drawer. They’re too slow to charge compared to the better cable tech that has come out recently. Just check out this 2-pack of 240W Anker USB-C cables that’s now on sale for just $10! View this Amazon deal Replace your crappy cables with ones that can actually charge your phones, tablets, and even laptops in under an hour. Anker’s 2-pack features 3-foot USB-C cables covered in double-braided nylon, which means they’ll survive thousands of bends, getting squished in awkward positions at the bottom of your laptop backpack, and even that crowded luggage pocket you always stuff your tech in. What are you even waiting for? That’s TWO ultra-high-speed Anker USB-C cables for only $10! That’s a Cyber Monday impulse buy you won’t regret. You should also check out the best Cyber Monday cable deals we’ve found for other cable types worth stocking up on right now. Now 23% off, you can get this 2-pack for just $10Score these USB-C cables for cheap Read...

If you enjoy streaming your own content via Plex to devices like Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or Android TV, some bad news is coming your way: it’s going to start costing money soon. Back in April 2025, a change came into effect that affected Plex users who remotely accessed the content on their Plex media servers from anywhere. For example, anyone who stored their media content on their home server and wanted to watch it from their second home or while on vacation now had to pay for that remote streaming feature. Previously, people outside a Plex server owner’s network could also access the server owner’s media library for free. After the April changes, a server owner now needs a Plex Pass subscription—which costs $6.99 per month—to grant outside users remote access to their server. (Alternatively, someone can remotely access another person’s Plex server by purchasing their own Remote Watch Pass for $1.99 per month. This subscription plan has fewer features than a Plex Pass.) According to a statement by Plex employee, spotted by How-To Geek: This requirement change for remote streaming will come to all other Plex TV apps (Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, etc.) and any third-party clients using the API to offer remote streaming in 2026. In other words, if you want to stream your Plex media content to your Roku or other streaming device via the Plex TV app or some other third-party client, you won’t be able to do so anymore without a Remote Watch Pass or Plex Pass subscription starting in 2026. The goal of this change is to increase profitability, reports Ars Technica. Read...