- The Olares One mini PC houses desktop-class components, including a Core Ultra 9 processor
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile delivers high-performance GPU acceleration for AI workloads
- Olares OS ensures AI tasks stay on device for better privacy, but Win11 incompatibility is sad
The Olares One Mini PC is a small form factor device that houses desktop-grade components, including an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and 96 GB of DDR5 RAM (2 x 48 GB) running at 5600 MHz.
This system features an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile GPU with 24GB of GDDR7 VRAM and targets AI computing workloads.
The hardware includes a 2TB NVMe SSD with PCIe 4.0 support, which enables local processing of large data sets and complex machine learning tasks.
System architecture and storage capacities
Although the specifications suggest performance comparable to high-end workstations, the device uses the Olares operating system instead of Windows 11, which may limit compatibility with some traditional apps.
Olares One focuses on AI workloads and supports over 200 pre-configured applications available for one-click deployment.
Local processing is the core design philosophy, which keeps AI tasks and data on the device and can improve privacy while reducing latency.
Benchmarks with large language models such as Qwen3-30B-A3B, GPT-OSS-20B, and Gemma3-12B show faster token generation rates.
This performance is superior to other desktops at similar prices.
Performance scaling across concurrent users remains uneven, with throughput decreasing as more models run at the same time.
For connectivity, the device has Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, a Thunderbolt 5 port, and 2.5Gbps RJ45 Ethernet.
It also includes USB-A and HDMI 2.1 ports, which provide flexible interfaces for peripherals and displays.
The mini PC also targets creative professionals by supporting accelerated image and video generation through dedicated GPU cores and large VRAM capacity.
A vapor chamber, copper fin array, and custom fans provide thermal management and aim to maintain low noise levels even under full load.
Workstation-style design supports demanding software without audible interruption.
However, these efficacy claims are based on controlled laboratory conditions and may not fully reflect actual use.
Olares integrates enterprise-grade security measures, including sandboxed applications, identity-based credential management, and optional multi-factor authentication.
The operating system allows users to host their own applications, sync files across multiple devices, and manage private AI agents without relying on cloud services.
Users can still run standard Windows applications when needed, although compatibility may vary.
On Kickstarter, the device has attracted more than 400 backers and more than $1.2 million pledged, with more than 20 days remaining, showing early interest in the product.
The $2,899 price tag delivers a package that combines workstation-class CPU and GPU performance, substantial memory, and a large SSD, more than you’d expect from a device of this size.
Despite its strong specifications, practical deployment of AI workloads and long-term performance in sustainable real-world conditions remains to be seen.
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