In 2020, CHUWI had unveiled the Herobox. This mini pc was then equipped with the Celeron Gemini Lake N4100. Today, the Chinese manufacturer returns to the forefront with a new model. Baptized Herobox Pro, this mini PC embeds this time an Intel Celeron Jasper Lake N4500 processor. So what is this Chuwi Herobox Pro mini PC worth? What can we do with it? To know everything about the Herobox Pro mini PC, it’s in this article that it happens!
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Notable changes
CHUWI has decided to make several changes to the Herobox Pro. To begin with, he traded in the Celeron Gemini Lake N4100 CPU for a Jasper Lake N4500. It therefore goes from a quadruple core of 1.1 to 2.4 GHz engraved in 14 nanometers to a dual core from 1.1 to 2.8 GHz engraved in 10 nanometers.
Regarding the graphics, the Herobox Pro is quite similar to the Herobox. It is indeed delivered with a Intel UHD 600 Graphics Gen11 16 EU GPU against 12 EU for the first generation.
This mini PC is compatible with Windows 10 and Linux. On the other hand, the Herobox Pro has 8 GB LPDDR4 RAM and a 256 GB SSD in M2 format from Netac. Note that it has a expandable memory thanks to a space available under the machine to accommodate a 2.5 ″ SATA drive.
We also learn that unlike its predecessor, the Herobox Pro is equipped with a fan for better cooling. And finally, it will be noted that this mini PC is average from a measurement point of view. Its dimensions are 188 × 138 × 37 mm for a weight of 590 grams.
CHUWI Herobox Pro Mini Pc Computer …
- ✔ [Petit et portable mini pc]: CHUWI Herobox pro is light and mini, it carries the Intel Jasper Lake N4500 processor, the frequency of 1.1 GHz max to 2.8 GHz, Dual core Dual …
- ✔ [Extension de stockage] : the CHUWI mini pc is equipped with 8 GB of LPDDR4 RAM + 256 GB of SSD, you can expand the memory with a micro SD card up to 128 GB and a …
What about connectivity?
In terms of connectivity, the Herobox Pro has the same characteristics as the Herobox. Thus, we find the Wi-Fi 5 and the Bluetooth 4.2 for wireless connection. It also consists of a port Gigabit Ethernet, of two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0, one USB Type-C, one micro-SD port, one VGA connector, and one HDMI 2.0 output. The whole is completed by a 3.5 mm audio jack port for sound.
Front of the Chuwi Herobox Pro
Back of the Chuwi Herobox Pro
A mini PC for various uses
Like its predecessor, the Herobox Pro is designed for a variety of uses. For example, you can use it as a desktop machine. It can also act as media server. Finally, the Herobrox Pro will also do the trick as a customer for the cloud gaming. This mini PC is not designed to directly run games. In any case, the Herobox Pro is an interesting device with a good quality / price ratio.
Packaging
I will not dwell on the packaging of this mini PC because how can I tell you … Bin, you have a cardboard box with inside the Herobox Pro mini PC, the charger, a mounting bracket (to fix the mini PC behind a PC or TV screen) as well as the famous user manual.
Chuwi Herobox Pro
CHUWI Herobox Pro Mini Pc Computer …
- ✔ [Petit et portable mini pc]: CHUWI Herobox pro is light and mini, it carries the Intel Jasper Lake N4500 processor, the frequency of 1.1 GHz max to 2.8 GHz, Dual core Dual …
- ✔ [Extension de stockage] : the CHUWI mini pc is equipped with 8 GB of LPDDR4 RAM + 256 GB of SSD, you can expand the memory with a micro SD card up to 128 GB and a …
CHUWI Herobox Pro mini PC review
Start-up
First things first: the first start! When you start the Herobox Pro mini PC for the first time, you go directly to the Windows 10 configuration wizard. You are therefore asked to choose a username, a password, and finally to answer the countless questions. privacy policy before arriving on the Windows 10 Home (64-bit) desktop.
The good news is that you won’t need to purchase a product key to activate Windows 10. The mini PC comes with a valid license. You can therefore use it without any time limit. The only downside is that you won’t have the latest Windows 10 update, which is version 21H1. You will therefore have to go to Windows Update to download and install the latest updates. And if I can give you a tip, set aside a few hours of free time.
Indeed, when I installed the update to Windows 10 21H1 on the Herobox Pro mini PC, well I had time to take my shower, drink a coffee, eat my complete meal (starter, main course, cheese and dessert), mowing the lawn, gardening, and when I checked the progress it was at 98% 🙃 So I might as well tell you that it was long, very long …
Specifications of the Chuwi Herobox Pro mini PC
Functioning
Well, if not, on the operating side, well it purrs! The Herobox Pro mini PC works great 😎 I haven’t noticed any slowdown when working on software such as Office 2019 (Word, Excel, etc.) or Photoshop. Web browsing is also very fluid. Likewise for video playback with VLC, it works very well. In short, the Herobox Pro mini PC is doing very well in office automation.
Then, since I’m a gamer in my spare time, I wanted to test the mini PC in-game. So, of course, since the Herobox Pro doesn’t have a graphics card, I didn’t even bother to try. install a game. Instead, I purchased a small Xbox Cloud Gaming subscription.
Xbox Cloud Gaming
I tested the mini PC on several games like Forza Motorsport 7, Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order, Need for Speed Heat, Dirt 5, Batman Arkham City or Banjo-Kazooie. And there again, I was pleasantly surprised with the result, it turns out really well! Note however that I have 1 Gb / s fiber and I played on an MSI Optix 24 ″ 120Hz monitor. I don’t know if that matters, but it’s clean anyway.
Forza Motorsport 7
Forza Motorsport 7
So, what more can I say… I also did a little test of the SSD with CrystalDiskMark and also a little benchmark with the app on the UserBenchmark site. I put you the screenshots below:
CHUWI Herobox Pro Mini Pc Computer …
- ✔ [Petit et portable mini pc]: CHUWI Herobox pro is light and mini, it carries the Intel Jasper Lake N4500 processor, the frequency of 1.1 GHz max to 2.8 GHz, Dual core Dual …
- ✔ [Extension de stockage] : the CHUWI mini pc is equipped with 8 GB of LPDDR4 RAM + 256 GB of SSD, you can expand the memory with a micro SD card up to 128 GB and a …
Conclusion
For a PC less than 200 euros, well, overall I’m happy. If you are looking for a mini PC for doing office work and browsing the Internet, the Herobox Pro could be the perfect fit for you. Especially since you can very easily add a small hard drive or SSD to expand its storage.
On the other hand, if you were going to play with it, forget it! Unless of course you go through a cloud gaming service like I did during my test, and in this case, I say “Yes”!
Personally, the only downside I find him is his fan. I would have preferred a fanless case, but since I installed the mini PC in a small closet, the background fan noise doesn’t bother me more than that.