Ayaneo AM03 mini PC launched: compact design, Core i9-12900H power, $399 starting price

Ayaneo has officially launched the AM03 mini PC — a compact desktop that puts equal weight on design and performance. The newcomer is already on sale in limited quantities and reads as another bid by the company to reframe the mini PC as a true center for both work and entertainment.

The AM03 sports an unconventional chassis with a flip-down front panel that conceals the ports, plus customizable Skyline RGB lighting. Offered in two finishes — Sky Blue and Ink Black — it is clearly aimed at those who care about the look of their desk as much as the hardware inside, nudging the device from plain box to showpiece.

At its core is an Intel Core i9-12900H processor with a TDP of up to 45 W. The mini PC supports up to 64 GB of dual-channel memory and PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, making it suitable for everyday use as well as demanding applications, gaming, and content work. An advanced cooling system is designed to keep performance steady under load — a spec mix that targets users who want serious power without a tower.

The case integrates stereo speakers and functional buttons, while the AYASpace 3.0 software layer lets users tune performance modes, lighting, and system settings. Ayaneo presents the AM03 as a versatile machine that blends compact size, strong performance, and a deliberately offbeat design — and the software tie-in suggests the goal is a cohesive, out-of-the-box experience.

The base Ayaneo AM03 is priced at 2,700 yen or $399.