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Chinese accessory maker Orico has quietly unveiled two new Windows mini PCs that look remarkably familiar. Branded Omini Plus and Omini Pro, these machines borrow the silhouette and styling cues of Apple’s Mac mini and Mac Pro — but under the hood they run Windows and pack AMD Ryzen chips.
Design that knows what it’s doing — and who it’s imitating
At first glance the Omini Plus reads like a compact Mac mini lookalike: compact, understated, and dense with ports. The Omini Pro goes further, adopting the grated, cylinder-like aesthetic associated with Apple’s Mac Pro. Orico isn’t subtle about the inspiration, but the company pairs those visuals with a distinctly PC-focused feature set — removable bases, expandable storage, and Windows compatibility.
Ports, cooling and real-world practicality
Both models emphasize connectivity. The Omini Plus ships with an impressively long list of I/O that covers modern needs:
- 2 × USB4 Type-C ports
- 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports
- 2 × USB 2.0 Type-A ports
- 1 × 2.5G Ethernet
- 1 × DisplayPort 1.4
- 1 × HDMI 2.1
- 3.5 mm audio jack
Cooling on the Omini Plus is handled by two heat pipes and a single large fan — a pragmatic layout for a small chassis that balances noise and thermal headroom.
Specs: AMD Ryzen power in a compact frame
Orico positions the two models with clear hardware tiers. The Omini Plus comes as a single configuration featuring an AMD Ryzen 5 7535H, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB SSD. It targets users who want a well-rounded desktop replacement with lots of ports and fast storage.
The Omini Pro offers more configurability. The base option uses an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS with integrated Radeon 780M graphics. Buyers can opt for up to 32GB DDR5 RAM and choose 1TB or 2TB SSDs, and the platform supports further upgrades to storage and memory.
Pricing, availability and who should care
Orico has priced the Omini Plus at 3,799 yuan (about $535). The Omini Pro's entry price is 3,099 yuan (around $435) for the barebones version; higher RAM and storage configurations add to the cost. These are competitive price points for mini PCs with modern AMD silicon and generous I/O.
Do these machines match the performance of enthusiast gaming rigs? No — Orico doesn’t position them as high-end gaming systems. They’re aimed at power users, home-office setups, and creators who value a small footprint and lots of connectivity. Light to moderate gaming is absolutely feasible, and the Omini Pro in particular delivers respectable AI and multimedia performance thanks to its Ryzen 7 chip and Radeon 780M graphics.
Why it matters
Orico’s Omini line is a reminder that design influences travel fast from premium brands into the wider market. Beyond the visual echo of Apple hardware, these PCs underline a broader trend: compact Windows machines are getting smarter about ports, performance and upgradeability. If you want a small desktop that won’t compromise on everyday productivity, these lookalike mini PCs are worth a closer look.
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