AYANEO Launches the AM03, a Sleek New Mini PC Starting at $399

AYANEO has officially added another Mini PC to its lineup with the AM03, powered by an Intel’s Core i9-12900H processor and wrapped in a retro-console-inspired design. Unlike most of AYANEO’s previous releases, the AM03 skips the Indiegogo route entirely and is available to order right now through the company’s website, with units expected to ship within one week.

Visually, the AM03 is AYANEO’s cleanest desktop device to date. The compact silhouette takes cues from classic consoles and feels nostalgic without leaning as heavily into retro styling as the AM01, AM01S and AM02.

The AM03 is available in light gray (Cyan Sky) and matte black (Ink Shadow) finishes, with a minimalist top panel that integrates physical function buttons, a subtle RGB light strip and a clever flip-open front panel. Opening it gives you access to a handy selection of ports, including a USB-C port for PD charging, video output and data, a 3.5mm audio jack, and two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports.

Under the hood, the AM03 is packing an Intel Core i9-12900H, a decent but not cutting-edge chip. You can opt a barebones configuration starting at $399, or pair the CPU with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage for $499.

AYANEO is positioning the AM03 as a flexible mini PC aimed at productivity, light content creation and everyday use, rather than a gaming-first machine. Given the fact that it’s immediately available, this launch feels more like a traditional retail release, and a clear shift in how AYANEO is bringing new hardware to market.

You can learn more about the AM03 on AYANEO’s website.