TechRadar Verdict
It is an impressively engineered design that has many admirable features.
As a Chromebook, this hardware would make more sense.
The interesting choice of specification firmly aims the AX15 at the casual surfer and educational users.
But to keep things moving, Acemagic gave it 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage.
German customers pay 359.10 for the same SKU, and it isnt sold directly to any other locations.
Getting this hardware outside those two regions is challenging.
All the external ports are on the sides, with four placed on each edge.
The left has another USB 3.2 Gen 1 throw in-A, a HDMI 1.4 output and two USB-C ports.
That the charging port doesnt operate as USB is disappointing.
And the one that will transfer data doesnt support DisplayPort over USB.
But where this machine starts to go slightly off the beaten path is with a less-than-optimal computing platform.
Being blighted by the limitations of Intels 12th Generation mobile platform at the lower performance spectrum.
Acemagic AX15: Features
The Intel N95 is an entry-level mobile chip that appeared in early 2023.
Its from the Alder Lake-N series using the Gracemont architecture.
Weve seen it used on low-cost Mini PCs and Notepads, but nothing as grand as the X15.
It offers only four efficiency cores, all without hyperthreading.
We wish more makers threw out all the junk, but Windows without apps is a culture shock.
On the Acemagic website, it claims that the AX15 has an NVMe SSD.
But our hardware was not, so wed clarify that point with the support staff before ordering.
That choice limits drive speeds to around 500MB/s and impacts the PCMark10 and WEI score.
Should you buy a Acemagic AX15?
Don’t buy it if…
While it can cope with web-based applications and surfing, it’s not ideal for more demanding X86 applications.
If you want a much longer running time, then you probably dont want this PC.
For that extra outlay, you get much more performance from this system.
Read ourAcer Swift Go 14 reviewfor more information.
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 ChromebookAs a similarly specified machine using the MediaTek MT8183 or Intel N100 Processors.
But it only costs around 310 for a 2-in-1 design.
This is a highly affordable option for those who dont need to use Windows apps.
Check out ourLenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebookreview.
For more educational laptop options check out ourBest Student Laptopsselection.
