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If you’ve been following our channel for
a while now, you know we’re no strangers
to Chewy. The brand has built a
reputation for producing surprisingly
capable devices at prices that won’t
burn a hole in our wallet. We’ve seen
them deliver good value in laptops,
tablets, and most recently mini PCs. One
of the more memorable units we’ve looked
at recently was the Chewy Albbox 8745
powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 processor. And
if you guys haven’t seen that one, you
guys should check that out over here. It
was compact, practical, and surprisingly
competent for its size. But now, Chewy
is back with something slightly more
powerful. This is the Chewy Outbox
i93900HK,
and it seems to be the most powerful
mini PC Chewy has released so far. The
real question is, is it just raw specs
and no finesse? Or does it actually hold
up in daily usage like gaming and
productivity?
Let’s get into it.
Let’s start off with the basics. If
you’ve seen any of Chew’s previous mini
PCs, the i9 doesn’t break the mold, and
that’s a good thing. The design here is
ultra minimalist. The whole thing is
housed in a sandlasted silver aluminum
case with a very small footprint as you
can see over here. And it only weighs
740 g. This is smaller and lighter than
a mini ITX case, but basically about the
size of a standard Nook PC, maybe even a
little bit bigger depending on which
Nook you’re referring to. But it’s a
good compact size, I must say. Either
way, it definitely makes traditional ATX
cases look extra big and chunky in
comparison. This compact form factor
makes it incredibly easy to carry
around. In fact, during this review, we
had no problem slipping it into a
backpack alongside a compact keyboard,
mouse, and power cable. And if you’re
someone with a hybrid work setup or
frequently switch between workspaces,
this could be the most practical
solution over bringing a traditional
full-sized laptop. All you need to do is
make sure you have a monitor with HDMI
input at both locations. Or better yet,
we could even invest in a portable
monitor. So yeah, they make those now,
too. Just like the previous outbox we
reviewed, found in front is the power
button with a neatly placed Intel Core
i9 sticker to its left. The Chewy logo
is laser etched on top of the case,
which features subtle chamfered edges
for a bit of chromy accenting and flare.
The cooling vents for input and output
are well hidden under the device and on
the left side respectively, helping
maintain a clean look from all sides
without compromising air flow. For
ports, starting from the back, we get a
DC input for power, a USB type-C 3.2 Gen
2 port, a 3.5 mm audio combo jack,
display port 1.4, HDMI 2.1, a USB 3.2
Gen2 TypeA port, a USB 2.0 O typeA port
and two 2.5G Ethernet ports which kind
of make it perfect for a NAS setup. On
the right side of the unit, we also get
quick access ports, namely one USB
type-C Thunderbolt 4 port, two USB 3.2
Gen1 TypeA ports, and a Kensington
security slot. That’s a total of 10
ports, plus Thunderbolt 4, which
supports external GPUs and allows for
multimonitor output. In combination with
the HDMI 2.1 and display port 1.4, you
can hook up up to like three monitors
onto this Chewy Outbox i9, which is
similar to the last outbox. For
performance, like I mentioned earlier,
inside this tiny silver box, we get an
Intel Core i9 13900HK.
That’s a 13th gen Raptor Lake chip with
14 cores and 20 threads. Built on
Intel’s hybrid architecture with six
performance cores and eight efficiency
cores. This chip boosts up to 5.4 GHz,
but is clocked to 2.6 GHz out of the
box. And even though it’s designed for
laptops, it offers desktop class
performance in multi-threaded workflows,
allowing it to handle most of our daily
Yugate workflows as well. From writing
documents and publishing them to our
website to light photo and video editing
utilizing Adobe apps and cloud-based
software like Canva and Cap Cut. This
CPU is paired with Intel Iris XE
graphics, which while not a discrete
GPU, is one of the more powerful
integrated GPUs we’ve gotten from a
Chewy computer. Our review unit came
with 16 GB of DDR4 memory, which users
can upgrade to up to 64 GB if they
wanted, paired with a 512 GB PCIe4 SSD,
which we can expand further by utilizing
the free M.2 two slot inside the case.
Right out of the box, everything runs
fast and snappy. Boot times are near
instant, apps launch in seconds, and the
overall multitasking experience is
great. Upgrading the RAM or SSD is also
straightforward. We just need to unscrew
the bottom panel, and we’ve got access
to both SODM and M.2 slots. For those
interested in benchmarks, they’re on
screen.
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In our day-to-day use, the Outbox
IN93900HK
proved to be a productivity powerhouse.
For office work, it’s more than good
enough. We tested it with Google Docs,
Zoom calls, spreadsheets, and even had
multiple tabs open on Chrome. There were
no issues to take note of, especially
after updating Windows. Something we did
find weird was some Russian bloatware
that came pre-installed. It was easy
enough to uninstall with some help from
the Google Lens app on my phone for the
translations. I mean, I didn’t want to
press the wrong button, right? Creative
professionals can also benefit from this
setup. Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop run
very smoothly, even when working with
high-res raw files. Video editing in
Premiere Pro was also solid and bang-on
for basic cutting and making dailies for
the production line, although rendering
and exporting 4K footage definitely
takes longer compared to setups with
discrete GPUs. Then again, there is cap
cut for a more comfortable video editing
experience. That said, for a device this
small, the performance was actually
pretty topnotch. Those of you wondering
about gaming on this device, well, you’d
be surprised. Despite not having a
dedicated GPU, Iris XE graphics can
actually handle quite a few titles,
especially at 1080p or full HD
resolution. We were able to run Genchin
Impact, Dota 2, and Tekken 8. We
actually tested these games while hooked
up to the dual quad HD monitor we have
in the studio and just adjusted display
resolutions and graphics settings within
each game. Genchin Impact ran at 60
frames per second, optimal in full HD
resolution. Choppy when using the full
dual quad HD resolution on our test
monitor with slight frame drops in the
quad HD or 2K resolution. Dota 2, we set
our graphics settings using the slider
bar and set it to the second level
notch. We got an average of 60 frames
per second running at 1080p, 40 frames
per second at dual 2K, and 50 frames per
second average at 2K or quad HD
resolution. Tekken 8, we had to run at
the lowest graphics settings possible to
get a playable experience of any sort.
At dual quad HD resolution, it ran at 20
frames per second average, which is
pretty much unplayable. And from here,
we thought, why not try windowed
resolution? So, we did 2K or quad HD
windowed and our average got worse at 16
frames per second. But the moment we got
it to 1080p windowed, we finally average
30 frames per second, which was pretty
much PlayStation 3 or even maybe PS4
average stable frame rate for Tekken
games. In our opinion, the Chewy Owbox
wasn’t really intended for gaming, but
it’s nice to know it can in some form or
fashion if we really wanted to. So, if
gaming is your priority, remember to
plug this into a monitor with a
resolution of 1080p or 1440p max. For
casual gamers or those who just need a
bit of downtime after work, this mini PC
definitely delivers more than we
expected. For wireless connectivity, we
get support for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth
5.2. Thermals are well managed despite
the 65 watt TDP chip inside. The large
fan and aluminum body do a good job at
dissipating the heat. Temps hit around
80 to 85°C during stress tests, but
everything seems fine with regular
workloads. Fan noise is present under
load, but isn’t too annoying nor
distracting when actually using the
computer. So, it’s safe to say that
during normal tasks, it’s practically
whisper quiet. For pricing, at the time
we recorded this video, the Chewy Outbox
i9 3900HK retails for 29,538
pesos. That’s for the configuration we
have in this review. That’s again 16 GB
of RAM and a 512 gig SSD out of the box.
There is a 32 gig plus 1 TB config that
goes for 32,383
pesos and 64 centavos. We got these
prices from the Chewy web store since
they don’t seem to be available on their
official Shopee page as of yet. And so
the final question to answer is who is
this Chewy Outbox i9 for? We see it
perfect for office workers who want a
fast, reliable machine for their
productivity workflows. basically what a
nook is for. Which means this thing is
also perfect for students and
professionals who mostly deal with
documents, spreadsheets, and research.
Creative professionals can find some use
out of this machine, but it’s not
beating dedicated GPU machines anytime
soon. That’s for sure. But it also isn’t
impossible to finish a creative project
on the Albox i9. It may just depend on
the programs or software the end user
utilizes. So in conclusion, the Chewy
Outbox i9 3900HK is probably the best
performance to size ratio PC we’ve seen
from
Chewy. It’s compact, powerful,
upgradeable, and affordable. Not to
mention, it just works out of the box.
Sure, it’s not meant to be a hardcore
gaming rig, and it doesn’t have a
discrete GPU, but for what it is, the
execution can easily be admired. So,
what do you guys think? Is this the kind
of PC that fits your lifestyle, or would
you still prefer to build your own small
form factor rig? I mean, this
practically could replace a Mac Mini if
you were ever so inclined. Either way,
let us know what you guys think in the
comments section below. And if you
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and I’ll see you in the next video.
Chairs.
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We’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about building a powerful PC setup without taking up half the desk or breaking the bank. You know the struggle.
You want something that can handle your gaming sessions, video editing marathons, and maybe a dozen Chrome tabs, all without looking like a server rack in your bedroom.
Well, Chewy heard you, and they’ve sent us something that might just be the answer. We’ve seen their capable, budget-friendly mini PCs before, but this new one they dropped on our desk?
Let’s just say it’s packing some serious heat under that minimalist hood.
In our latest video, we unbox and put the Chewy Aubox through its paces.
Is this compact powerhouse with an Intel Core i9-13900HK processor all bark and no bite, or can it actually hang with the big desktop rigs when it matters? You’ll have to watch to find out, but we’ll tease this.
The size comparison alone might make you rethink your entire setup.
What You’ll See in This Video
- Powered by an Intel Core i9-13900HK processor, making it Chewy’s most powerful mini PC to date.
- Features an ultra-minimalist sandblasted aluminum case that’s incredibly portable at just 740 grams.
- Compact form factor that’s smaller than a mini-ITX case and easy to slip into a backpack for hybrid work.
Curious to see if this tiny titan can deliver big performance? Don’t just take our word for it. Hit play on the video above to see our full review, real-world tests, and find out if it’s worth the slot on your desk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Chewy Aubox available in the Philippines?
Chewy products are often available through online platforms like Lazada and Shopee. While we don’t have specific local launch details for this model yet, their previous mini PCs have reached our shores, so it’s likely to follow.
How much does the Chewy Aubox (i9-13900HK) cost?
Pricing for this specific model isn’t officially announced for the PH market yet. Based on Chewy’s history and the high-end specs, we expect it to be positioned as a premium mini PC, but likely still more affordable than building a full-sized desktop with similar specs.
Is this mini PC good for gaming?
That’s exactly what we test in the video. The i9-13900HK is a beast of a mobile processor, but gaming performance also heavily depends on the integrated graphics. Watch our review to see how it handles actual games and if it’s a viable option for gamers looking to save space.
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