Olares One: RTX 5090 Mini PC with Core Ultra 9 – Specs & Reveal
- Olares is developing a mini PC featuring a vapor chamber cooling system paired with dual fans, aiming for quiet operation under load.
- The Olares One will ship with a custom operating system, Olares OS, which incorporates AI-driven features and community-developed software.
- Olares plans to launch the One on Kickstarter in the coming months and will showcase it at CES 2026.
Mini PC Landscape: Emerging options for Compact Computing
Olares One: AI-Focused Mini PC on the Horizon
Olares is developing a mini PC featuring a vapor chamber cooling system paired with dual fans, aiming for quiet operation under load. The system is designed with a 55W CPU and a 175W GPU. Connectivity options include HDMI 2.1, Thunderbolt 5, a 5G Ethernet port, and a USB-A port.
The Olares One will ship with a custom operating system, Olares OS, which incorporates AI-driven features and community-developed software. While the software ecosystemS real-world performance remains too be seen-details are available on the Olares Market-the hardware is expected to be compatible with standard operating systems like Windows and Linux.
Olares plans to launch the One on Kickstarter in the coming months and will showcase it at CES 2026.
GMKtec Evo-X2: A Current Choice
for users prioritizing a smaller form factor and higher memory capacity, the GMKtec evo-X2, powered by the strix Halo, presents a viable option. Currently priced at $2,199 on Amazon,the evo-X2 offers a balance between portability and performance.