- Orange Pi Ai Studio Pro offers 192 GB of memory and 352 TOPS AI Performance
- Limited connectivity could hamper adoption despite dual Huawei Ascend 310 processor inside
- The device supports Linux, with Windows compatibility promised in upcoming releases
Orange Pi has unveiled a compact AI-focused computer that pushes the boundaries of what a mini PC can be.
The Orange Pi Ai Studio Pro supports up to 192GB of LPDDR4X memory, a huge amount of RAM for such a small system – but as impressive as that is, it’s the computing power on board that really stands out.
Driven by a Huawei 310 dual-ancestry configuration, it is claimed to be able to deliver 352 trillion operations per second in AI workloads – far beyond what most consumer processors marketed for AI can deliver.
But what about ports?
For example, AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395, which is appearing in a growing number of mini PCs, is rated at 50 highs, meaning the Studio Pro seems much more capable – at least on paper.
It’s worth pointing out that these numbers only relate to AI tasks rather than general computing performance, so it’s clear that Orange Pi wants to position its hardware for dedicated machine learning and inference work in the office or at the edge.
Orange Pi claims the system is capable of handling local deployments of large distilled models such as Deepseek-R1, as well as applications in office automation, content generation, IoT and intelligent transportation.
The device can be had with 96 GB or 192 GB of memory running at up to 4266 Mbps.
Cooling is handled by twin fans, and the case includes power controls, LED indicators, and even RGB lighting.
Connectivity is very limited, however, as the only high-speed port available is a single USB4 connection, meaning buyers will likely need a hub or dock to attach displays, external storage, and more.
The device is running Ubuntu 22.04.5 with Linux 5.15 only at the moment, but Windows support is coming.
The Orange Pi Ai Studio Pro is priced at around $1,900 for the 96GB edition, with the 192GB model costing around $2,200.
The listings show that the system is currently on sale in China, but it can also be purchased internationally through AliExpress.
Via Tom’s Hardware
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