MSI Pro Max Edge AI+ review: This powerful AI mini PC will cost you

At a glance

Pros

Very high CPU and graphics performance

128GB of fast shared memory

Plenty of ports, including two USB4 ports and a UHS-II card reader

No thermal throttling observed during the benchmark run

Integrated 300-watt power supply

Cons

High price

RAM soldered in place

No OCuLink and no 10Gbit port

Our Verdict

The MSI Pro Max Edge AI+ is a powerful compact workstation for local AI and large-scale media projects. 128 GB of unified memory and two USB4 ports are well-suited to memory-intensive applications. The integrated power supply keeps the setup tidy. In the benchmark test carried out, the cooling system operated without thermal throttling. Weaknesses include the soldered-in RAM and the lack of OCuLink. The high price is an even greater drawback. With a street price starting at around $4,500 excluding the operating system, the computer is aimed at professionals who require a large amount of shared memory.

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