Brand | NiPoGi |
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Product Dimensions | 13 x 13 x 5.2 cm; 770 g |
Item model number | AK1PRO |
Manufacturer | NiPoGi |
Series | AK1PRO 16+512 |
Colour | Black |
Form Factor | Small Form Factor |
Standing screen display size | 51 Inches |
Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
Resolution | 3840x2160 |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Processor Type | Core i9 |
Processor Speed | 600 GHz |
Processor Socket | BGA 1023 |
Processor Count | 4 |
RAM Size | 16 GB |
Memory Technology | LPDDR4 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
Maximum Memory Supported | 8 GB |
Memory Clock Speed | 800 MHz |
Hard Drive Size | 16 GB |
Hard Disk Description | HDD |
Hard Drive Interface | ATA100 |
Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 3600 |
Graphics Coprocessor | Intel UHD Graphics |
Graphics Chipset Brand | Intel |
Graphics Card Description | Integrated |
Graphics RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
Graphics Card Ram Size | 16 |
Graphics Card Interface | Integrated |
Connectivity Type | Wi-Fi |
Wireless Type | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
Number of HDMI Ports | 2 |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Operating System | OS |
Are Batteries Included | No |
Item Weight | 770 g |
Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
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NiPoGi Mini PC 16GB RAM 512GB ROM, Intel Celeron N5105 4K Mini Desktop PC W-11 Pro, 2xHDMI,Dual Band WLAN,RJ45 LAN,BT4.2, Portable AK1 PRO Mini Computer for Office, Workstation, HTPC, Business
Brand | NiPoGi |
Operating system | OS |
CPU model | Core i9 |
CPU speed | 600 GHz |
Cache size | 4 MB |
Graphics card description | Integrated |
Graphics co-processor | Intel UHD Graphics |
Memory storage capacity | 16 GB |
Memory slots available | [MORE_THAN_1] |
Specific uses for product | Everyday Use, Multimedia, Education, Business, Home Entertainment, Digital Security and Surveillance, Digital Signage, Media Center, Conference Room See more |
About this item
- 【Powerful Performance】The NiPoGi AK1 PRO micro computer equipped with faster 11 generation Intel Jasper Lake Processor N5105 (4M Cache, 2.0GHz to 2.90 GHz), Intel UHD Graphics, and pre-installed with W-11 Pro (64bit) OS. The performance of N5105 (10nm) is 30% higher than J4125 (14nm). Besides, N5105 is more energy efficient than N5095 (10W vs 15W). The faster N5105 CPU can meet your various needs such as work, internet surfing, home study, etc.
- 【Modern and Space-saving Design】 Compared to the traditional desktops, NiPoGi mini desktop pcs take up very little space and does everything a bulky desktop pc computer does. Size of only 13cmx 13cmx 5.2cm, the included VESA mount can free yourself from the micro retrostation desktop. It is convenient to hide the office pc on the back of the monitor, underneath the desk or HDTV. W-11 mini desktop pc can be put in a bag and taken with you at any time. You can work and play virtually anywhere, ideal for travel and business trips.
- 【Built to Do More】16GB DDR4 RAM allows you to have all of your essential applications open at once, which saves you time and improves your workflow. 512GB M.2 SATA SSD internal storage ensures that you have plenty of room to store all of your important documents and applications. There's also an expansion bay for an additional 2.5 inch drive to be added if you want to add more storage permanently. Enough space to run whatever you want, the mini business nuc pc makes work more efficient.
- 【Stability and Strong Connectivity】 AK1 PRO compact pc supports 2.4G + 5G dual band WiFi for smoother browsing, streaming, light gaming and downloading. Enjoy stable WiFi connection, even in the kitchen and bedroom. PC Mini also supports RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, experience wired speed and reliability anywhere in your home or office. Bluetooth 4.2 allow you to easily connect to other devices and work efficiently. NiPoGi mini pc n5105 is a good partner for your work and life.
- 【Ready for Any Scenario】Mini PC W-11 equipped with 2X HDMI outputs for dual monitor support to maximum productivity in your workflow. Get an enhanced experience with Intel UHD Graphics, 4K UHD for visually home entertainment, HTPC, perfect for home office, light games, digital security and surveillance, digital signage, media center, conference room etc. Enjoy the entertainment with your family
- 【Strengthen Your Work-space】NiPoGi latest release Jasper Lake N5095 small form factor pc will be your first choice for work from home or office work. Designed with 1 x DC, 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port, 2 x HDMI port, 1 x audio input/output, which can be connected to your multimedia devices, mouse, acoustics or headset. Mini-PC supports multiple device connection and can be used with servers, monitoring equipment, office equipment, displays, projectors, televisions, etc.
- 【Intelligent Design, No Limits】The mini tower computer break through typical limitations, compared to other mini pcs, AK1 PRO mini pc single board looks stylish, with a light that turns blue when the device is on, and it turns red when it's off. What’s more, this bottom expansion bay can actually be removed completely, leaving you with a much thinner PC. Great addition to your desktop.
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New AK1 PRO Mini Desktop PC
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Processor
| Intel Celeron N5105 | Intel Celeron N5105 | Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake N95 | Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake N95 | Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake N95 | Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake N95 | AMD Ryzen7 7735HS |
RAM
| 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 | 32GB DDR5 |
ROMs
| 512GB M.2 SSD | 256GB M.2 SSD | 512GB M.2 SSD | 256GB M.2 SSD | 512GB M.2 SSD | 256GB M.2 SSD | 512GB M.2 SSD |
Graphic Coprocessor
| Intel UHD Graphics 800MHz | Intel UHD Graphics 800MHz | Intel UHD Graphics 1.20GHz | Intel UHD Graphics 1.20GHz | Intel UHD Graphics 1.20GHz | Intel UHD Graphics 1.20GHz | AMD Ryzen7 Radeon Graphics |
OutputInterface
| 2X HDMI (4K@60Hz) | 2X HDMI (4K@60Hz) | 2X HDMI (4K@60Hz) | 2X HDMI (4K@60Hz) | 1X HDMI (4K60Hz)+1*DP+1*Type C | 1X HDMI (4K60Hz)+1*DP+1*Type C | 2 HDMI &1 Type-C(4K@60GHz) |
Base/burst frequency
| 2.00 GHz/2.90 GHz | 2.00 GHz/2.90 GHz | 1.70GHz/3.4GHz | 1.70GHz/3.4GHz | 1.70GHz/3.4GHz | 1.70GHz/3.4GHz | 3.20GHz/4.75GHz |
Bluetooth/WIFI /LAN
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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How to set the RTC alarm?
Turn on the MINIPC, press Delete to enter the BIOS and set the alarm under Advanced-----ACPI Settings-----Resume on RTC
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After installing the 2.5-inch hard drive can not be detected?
1. Check if the hard drive fits well. It is recommended to reinstall the hard drive to make sure it has good contact. 2. if it is a new hard drive, a partition is required to detect it
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How can I set the automatic power on in case of a power failure?
Boot this MiniPC and press the "Delete" button -Go to the "BIOS interface" -Select "Boot" in the interface -Select "Automatic Power On" -Select "Auto Power on" -Press the "F4" button to save and exit
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How to call the BIOS?
First press the Power key, press the Delete key to enter the BIOS, then select Boot, then press Enter to enter the System Priority Boot menu and set the flash drive to Priority Boot, then enter Save
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model name | AK1PRO 16+512 | AMD3750 Ryen7 | N5105 | MINI-S12 Pro N100 | B4Pro | GMKtec Nucbox |
operating system | OS | OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro, W10 Pro/Home/Education, Linux, Ubantu |
hard disk size | 16 GB | 512 GB | 128 GB | 500 GB | 512 GB | 256 GB |
CPU family | core i9 | amd ryzen 7 | celeron n | celeron n | celeron n | Intel Mobile CPU |
CPU speed | 600 GHz | 4.6 GHz | 2.9 GHz | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
graphics coprocessor | Intel UHD Graphics | AMD Radeon HD 3750 | — | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 4K UHD Dual Display | Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs |
computer memory size | 16 GB | 32 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | — |
hardware interface | usb3.0, 802 11 bgn | usb3.0 | usb3.0, hdmi, ethernet | usb3.0, hdmi | usb3.0, hdmi, usb, ethernet, usb2.0 | hdmi, usb, ethernet |
wireless tech | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth | — |
resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | — | 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080 |
cooling method | Air | Air | Air | Air | Air | Air |
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ASIN | B0BN5BP683 |
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Best Sellers Rank | 620,331 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) 4,645 in Desktop PCs |
Date First Available | 23 Nov. 2022 |
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NiPoGi Mini PC 16GB RAM 512GB ROM, Intel Celeron N5105 4K Mini Desktop PC W-11 Pro, 2xHDMI,Dual Band WLAN,RJ45 LAN,BT4.2, Portable AK1 PRO Mini Computer for Office, Workstation, HTPC, Business
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Customers find the PC small and quiet, taking up no desk space. It performs well and does everything they need it to do. They find it a good value for the money, with fast performance and the latest connections for speedy USB information transfer. Many customers appreciate the ease of setup, quality, and appearance of the PC.
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Customers appreciate the computer's small size. They find it takes up minimal desk space and is quiet, making it suitable for office and leisure use. However, some customers mention that it makes a loud noise when running.
"...Really small footprint and nice additional feature that can add extra SATA drive for extra capacity. I have found it totally silent...." Read more
"...Physically, it is tiny - same length / width as a CD and only a couple of inches tall...." Read more
"For a Small Budget Mini P.C. you Get what you Pay for. A Small compact ideal p.c. for Desktop Chores...." Read more
"This is a very nice mini pc, fast, small and compact, I can take it anywhere with me and doesn't take much space on the desk...." Read more
Customers like the computer's functionality. They say it works well, performs better than other laptops they have owned over the years, and does everything they need it to do. It runs smoothly on Windows 11, is noiseless, and has no issues so far. The small and efficient unit works straight out of the box, handles multiple tasks without a problem, and has a nice keyboard holder at the bottom.
"...Really small footprint and nice additional feature that can add extra SATA drive for extra capacity. I have found it totally silent...." Read more
"No problems. plug in & go. Powerful enough for everyday use...." Read more
"...was Dragon NaturallySpeaking 15 simultaneously and it handles it without a problem so if you're gonna be using this for the Internet, Microsoft Word..." Read more
"...I wouldn't buy this spec again, just too slow for me but it works for everyday use and as a media player...." Read more
Customers appreciate the computer's speed. They find it reliable, boots up quickly, and performs well. The computer has modern connections for fast data transfer and file opening. It runs Kodi and streaming files smoothly.
"...fits the requirement and exceeded expectations .Web browsing and MS Office are really fast." Read more
"...setup was a doddle and despite the relatively low spec, it boots up pretty fast and didn't come with much in the way of 'bloatware' pre-installed..." Read more
"...It's not a lightning fast drive but still fast enough for day to day usage and still a million times faster than a mechanical hard drive...." Read more
"This is a very nice mini pc, fast, small and compact, I can take it anywhere with me and doesn't take much space on the desk...." Read more
Customers find the computer offers good value for money. It runs 4K videos smoothly and is worth buying.
"...I have found it totally silent. I was looking for a cheap Windows PC and this totally fits the requirement and exceeded expectations .Web..." Read more
"...All in all, I really can't fault this MiniPC; outstanding value for money, and delivers great performance while taking up minimal space!" Read more
"...It is very small, easy to put behind TV. For £120 I think it was good value just what I was looking for...." Read more
"...It's done everything I need it to do so if you're looking for a cheap PC this is going to be a very good option...." Read more
Customers appreciate the computer's quiet operation and improved sound quality when streaming. They find the media runs smoothly on this quiet box.
"...I have found it totally silent...." Read more
"...When it is running, it truly is whisper quiet yet still allows me to browse the web, edit spreadsheets, watch videos and play music without seeming..." Read more
"...Emails, word processing and Media is Good and runs easy on this Quiet Box but sometimes it Will Struggle a little due to the Lack of Memory...." Read more
"...It is the quietest pc i have ever owned, thankfully the LED lights inform one it is running...." Read more
Customers find the computer easy to set up. They say it's plug and go, with a quick start and fast performance for 4GB RAM. It takes them 2 minutes to install a separate laptop-sized HDD for extra storage. The setup is swift and works really well. It runs a generic AMI BIOS with minimal configuration options, Windows 11 already installed, and it handles everyday tasks with ease.
"...Performance-wise, setup was a doddle and despite the relatively low spec, it boots up pretty fast and didn't come with much in the way of 'bloatware..." Read more
"No problems. plug in & go. Powerful enough for everyday use...." Read more
"...copy of Windows 11 and runs a generic AMI BIOS with minimal configuration options - although configuration likely isn't needed...." Read more
"So far so good. Quick start up and fast for 4gb RAM....handles everyday tasks with ease...." Read more
Customers appreciate the computer's quality. They say it's a decent machine, well-built, and reliable. The computer has good specs and is stable.
"...On the whole. A good machine but the lack in memory lost a Star" Read more
"...For a low cost mini pc it seems decent and does what my daughter needs it to do." Read more
"...😂but anyways This is the best purchase so far good value fast and good quality I recommend it for school and work 👍..." Read more
"Decent machine and if bought in a sale. 8GB of ram isn't enough for Windows 11 so expect your machine to get slower quickly...." Read more
Customers appreciate the computer's appearance. They find it small, quiet, and easy to use. The blue light is beautiful, and the LED strip looks funky. Overall, customers consider it a nice, compact machine that can be hidden behind TVs.
"...Aesthetically it looks very nice with the LED lighting going around the top, just under the lid and through the cooling fins, so if you have the PC..." Read more
"...Set up and running in 10 mins. More than enough connections for me. Looks good and is so small . Almost silent running...." Read more
"Was bought to use with LG tv that won’t allow zoom on its web OS. Looks good so far, but can the lights be changed?..." Read more
"Value for money, size and appearance." Read more
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A fantastic little daily use/Plex server PC
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 November 2024Size Name: 16GB DDR4+512GB ROM/Intel Alder Lake-Ν95Verified PurchaseBought the 16GB RAM & 512GB HD version. Had it up and running out of the box in less than 10mins, needed quite a few Windows 11 updates initially.
Really small footprint and nice additional feature that can add extra SATA drive for extra capacity. I have found it totally silent.
I was looking for a cheap Windows PC and this totally fits the requirement and exceeded expectations .Web browsing and MS Office are really fast.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 March 2024Size Name: 8GB DDR4+256GB ROM/Intel Alder Lake-Ν95Verified PurchaseI purchased this MiniPC to act as an 'always-on' machine to manage my 2 NAS boxes, and have to say that I have been very impressed with it so far.
Physically, it is tiny - same length / width as a CD and only a couple of inches tall. Performance-wise, setup was a doddle and despite the relatively low spec, it boots up pretty fast and didn't come with much in the way of 'bloatware' pre-installed - at least, not that I really noticed; just the usual Microsoft Apps that come as part of Windows!
When it is running, it truly is whisper quiet yet still allows me to browse the web, edit spreadsheets, watch videos and play music without seeming to struggle, so more than adequate for my needs.
To begin with, I was a little worried that the blue glow emitted when the device is on would be distracting or overly bright when the room was dark, but this proved to be unfounded, and is actually very subdued (looks more intense in the photo than it really is!). Talking about that glow, it is worth mentioning that the light changes to a dim red when the device is put into 'sleep' mode - a really nice touch to visually indicate its status at a glance.
All in all, I really can't fault this MiniPC; outstanding value for money, and delivers great performance while taking up minimal space!
5.0 out of 5 starsI purchased this MiniPC to act as an 'always-on' machine to manage my 2 NAS boxes, and have to say that I have been very impressed with it so far.Perfect little headless device
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 March 2024
Physically, it is tiny - same length / width as a CD and only a couple of inches tall. Performance-wise, setup was a doddle and despite the relatively low spec, it boots up pretty fast and didn't come with much in the way of 'bloatware' pre-installed - at least, not that I really noticed; just the usual Microsoft Apps that come as part of Windows!
When it is running, it truly is whisper quiet yet still allows me to browse the web, edit spreadsheets, watch videos and play music without seeming to struggle, so more than adequate for my needs.
To begin with, I was a little worried that the blue glow emitted when the device is on would be distracting or overly bright when the room was dark, but this proved to be unfounded, and is actually very subdued (looks more intense in the photo than it really is!). Talking about that glow, it is worth mentioning that the light changes to a dim red when the device is put into 'sleep' mode - a really nice touch to visually indicate its status at a glance.
All in all, I really can't fault this MiniPC; outstanding value for money, and delivers great performance while taking up minimal space!
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 April 2024Size Name: 8GB DDR4+256GB ROM/Intel Alder Lake-Ν95Verified PurchaseFor a Small Budget Mini P.C. you Get what you Pay for. A Small compact ideal p.c. for Desktop Chores. Emails, word processing and Media is Good and runs easy on this Quiet Box but sometimes it Will Struggle a little due to the Lack of Memory. Is this Day & age 8gb of Ram just isn't enough & 16gb would of made this Machine a Real 5 star Winner. Don't expect to play games on this Machine even old Retro games with A confident satisfactory smooth Running as it will Struggle.
On the whole. A good machine but the lack in memory lost a Star
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 February 2025Size Name: 8GB DDR4+256GB ROM/Intel Alder Lake-Ν95Verified PurchaseExcellent Mini pc , very compact and small , doesn't take much space on the desk, it can be attached to monitor. I can bring it everywhere with me. Fast performing processor . I definitely recommend. For my teenager is perfect
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 October 2023Size Name: 8GB DDR4+256GB ROM/Intel Alder Lake-Ν95Verified PurchaseSo for a while I had been running my Plex server from my customer built gaming PC. The problem was that even at idle my computer was pulling quite a lot of watts - CPU approx 28w, GPU 18w (both measurements taken from HWInfo64), and I cannot even begin to measure how many watts all 9 fans, water pump and everything else in my setup is pulling without having to buy a measuring device to plug into my mains. If I was to hazard a guess, I would say around 100w at idle. So how many watts was this little PC pulling at idle?
Three.
That's it, 3 watts of power when just sitting there. Even when plex was streaming a film to another device, it only went up to an average of 6. This machine's CPU apparently has a TDP of 15 watts. I've yet to get it to do that with what I do.
So what you get for your money is an Intel N95 CPU - this is essentially 4 e-cores with no hyperthreading that runs at a max boost of 3.4Ghz. At idle it can run as low as 900Mhz from my testing and average use it pushes at around 1.5-2Ghz. This would be web browsing and youtube video watching. The memory config I got was the 8Gb model, which for the purpose I needed it for is perfectly fine. a 256Gb NVMe drive was installed the version I had which contained the Windows 11 OS. Kudos to the seller, absolutely no bloatware was included. It doesn't really get any cleaner as an install, unless you wish to wipe and install your own OS of choice. It's not a lightning fast drive but still fast enough for day to day usage and still a million times faster than a mechanical hard drive.
Two HMDI outputs are supplied which can drive two 4K (2160p) monitors/TVs at a max of 60Hz. Of course if doing so, try not to push too much out of the CPU at once, especially multimedia based stuff. The manufacturer even supplies a short HDMI cable in the box.
What is a great little bonus is the removable SSD drive enclosure on the underside. If you have no intention of installing one, then you can just simply unclip this part and the PC is even thinner. However it is a great addition and again for my Plex server it meant I could connect a 2Tb SSD drive to the underside to store my media.
Now I run it as a Plex server and for that it is perfectly fine. Just some tweaks may be needed to ensure that Plex is running towards the faster end of transcoding as opposed to pushing the CPU and you will be fine. In all honesty I couldn't see really any difference in quality on 4K videos.
Gaming? Forget it. Unless you plan to run older stuff (retro gaming like Mame/Retroarch etc...) or DOS based games (DOSBox etc...) then it's not meant for current gaming. Will most modern games run? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely not. But then it wasn't designed for that.
Noise levels, it really is a quite little thing. As long as you have the power settings to balanced and not try to push it beyond what it's really designed for then you barely hear the fan at all. Mine is located right behind the TV in my front room and even when everything else is off in the room, I struggle to hear the PC running.
Aesthetically it looks very nice with the LED lighting going around the top, just under the lid and through the cooling fins, so if you have the PC on a desk, it does look very good.
So in conclusion, if you are looking for a daily use mini-PC for browsing, office type work and even basic low spec gaming or running a media server, this machine is for you. For the price, I cannot really fault it.
5.0 out of 5 starsSo for a while I had been running my Plex server from my customer built gaming PC. The problem was that even at idle my computer was pulling quite a lot of watts - CPU approx 28w, GPU 18w (both measurements taken from HWInfo64), and I cannot even begin to measure how many watts all 9 fans, water pump and everything else in my setup is pulling without having to buy a measuring device to plug into my mains. If I was to hazard a guess, I would say around 100w at idle. So how many watts was this little PC pulling at idle?A fantastic little daily use/Plex server PC
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 October 2023
Three.
That's it, 3 watts of power when just sitting there. Even when plex was streaming a film to another device, it only went up to an average of 6. This machine's CPU apparently has a TDP of 15 watts. I've yet to get it to do that with what I do.
So what you get for your money is an Intel N95 CPU - this is essentially 4 e-cores with no hyperthreading that runs at a max boost of 3.4Ghz. At idle it can run as low as 900Mhz from my testing and average use it pushes at around 1.5-2Ghz. This would be web browsing and youtube video watching. The memory config I got was the 8Gb model, which for the purpose I needed it for is perfectly fine. a 256Gb NVMe drive was installed the version I had which contained the Windows 11 OS. Kudos to the seller, absolutely no bloatware was included. It doesn't really get any cleaner as an install, unless you wish to wipe and install your own OS of choice. It's not a lightning fast drive but still fast enough for day to day usage and still a million times faster than a mechanical hard drive.
Two HMDI outputs are supplied which can drive two 4K (2160p) monitors/TVs at a max of 60Hz. Of course if doing so, try not to push too much out of the CPU at once, especially multimedia based stuff. The manufacturer even supplies a short HDMI cable in the box.
What is a great little bonus is the removable SSD drive enclosure on the underside. If you have no intention of installing one, then you can just simply unclip this part and the PC is even thinner. However it is a great addition and again for my Plex server it meant I could connect a 2Tb SSD drive to the underside to store my media.
Now I run it as a Plex server and for that it is perfectly fine. Just some tweaks may be needed to ensure that Plex is running towards the faster end of transcoding as opposed to pushing the CPU and you will be fine. In all honesty I couldn't see really any difference in quality on 4K videos.
Gaming? Forget it. Unless you plan to run older stuff (retro gaming like Mame/Retroarch etc...) or DOS based games (DOSBox etc...) then it's not meant for current gaming. Will most modern games run? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely not. But then it wasn't designed for that.
Noise levels, it really is a quite little thing. As long as you have the power settings to balanced and not try to push it beyond what it's really designed for then you barely hear the fan at all. Mine is located right behind the TV in my front room and even when everything else is off in the room, I struggle to hear the PC running.
Aesthetically it looks very nice with the LED lighting going around the top, just under the lid and through the cooling fins, so if you have the PC on a desk, it does look very good.
So in conclusion, if you are looking for a daily use mini-PC for browsing, office type work and even basic low spec gaming or running a media server, this machine is for you. For the price, I cannot really fault it.
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 July 2024Size Name: 16GB DDR4+512GB ROM/Intel Alder Lake-Ν95Verified PurchaseNot working - died by itself. Not turning on at all. I purchased this item 8 months ago. All of a sudden I tried to turn it on this morning and nothing happens when I press the power button. I checked the power cord and power source both are ok. The PC itself will not turn on at all. I tried holding down the power button but nothing happens at all. We did not use this for any heavy processing or servers, just basic use. Now it's not working at all. Out of nowhere it just died. It was working last night, we shut it down, and this morning it is not turning on at all. None of the external plugs have changed. It's clearly the PC itself. I sent a message to the seller. Please contact me back. Definitely not worth the price I paid if it is nothing but a paperweight after 8 months. I tried calling the number on the back but it is no longer in service. Requesting help from the seller.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2024Size Name: 8GB DDR4+256GB ROM/Intel Alder Lake-Ν95Verified PurchaseNo problems. plug in & go. Powerful enough for everyday use. The specs don't really lean toward graphically intensive gaming, but I have not tried it.
It is very small, easy to put behind TV. For £120 I think it was good value just what I was looking for.
Good for converting old dumb TV into smart TV.
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La Familia OpinadoraReviewed in Spain on 2 August 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Potente, pequeño y barato
Size Name: 8GB DDR4+256GB ROM/Intel Alder Lake-Ν95Verified PurchaseHe comprado este mini ordenador para actualizar una Raspberry Pi en la que tengo montada una pequeña página web y algunas aplicaciones que uso en mi día a día, pero que necesito tener siempre funcionando, como es un OpenVPN para conectarme remotamente. En este caso, me decidí por este modelo debido a la principal ventaja de que tiene un procesador N95, que es un procesador que ya se ha demostrado durante muchos meses que tiene un rendimiento más que competente con un consumo muy ajustable.
El equipo funciona en silencio. No es completamente pasivo como una Raspberry Pi, pero tengo que decir que su sonido no es para nada molesto. Se oye un muy ligero zumbido y nada más.
Otra de las cosas que me ha gustado es el hecho de que incorpora directamente el espacio para añadir una unidad de disco duro sólido. De esta manera puedes complementar los 256 GB que tiene el almacenamiento interno. Las instrucciones además detallan de manera fácil cómo se puede realizar esta ampliación y además no hace falta ni tornillos para ello, lo cual es un punto extra a tener en cuenta.
Otro de los detalles que me ha gustado mucho es el hecho de que incluye el soporte VESA. En mi caso no lo voy a usar, pero si estás pensando en hacer un uso del ordenador en casa como pequeño equipo, es fabuloso saber que por el soporte que trae lo puedes colocar detrás de la tele. Esto, sumado a las dos salidas HDMI, te permite poder conectarlo sin ningún problema a cualquier televisor o monitor que tengas.
También me ha gustado mucho su luz azul que sale por la zona de refrigeración. Esto me ha parecido especialmente práctico pues, como digo, yo lo uso como servidor y me viene especialmente bien para saber si el equipo está funcionando o no.
Por último, pero no menos importante, me ha gustado el hecho de que el disco duro sea ampliable, no así la memoria RAM. Los 8 GB no es una cantidad demasiado grande, para mi uso sí, pero si mañana quiero darle otra vida me alegra saber que puedo simplemente cambiar el disco duro de tipo mSATA por un disco duro de más capacidad. En mi caso, como digo, lo he complementado con un disco duro de 512 GB SSD que tenía por casa y de esta manera tengo rendimiento y almacenamiento.
El Windows que trae, si bien es completamente original, yo siempre lo elimino y lo cambio por un Windows que instalo yo y activo con licencias online. No puedo confirmar si el Windows en este caso estaba activado o no, pero me parece que no.
En definitiva, si estás buscando un equipo para uso doméstico o tareas principalmente con la intención de sustituir ordenadores antiguos o como equipos cliente para ciertos servicios, no dudes en decantarte por este tipo de ordenadores. Dan un rendimiento más que competente y con la garantía que te ofrece de almacenamiento. Si los medios están ajustados, este tipo de productos sin duda es algo a tener en cuenta.
Todas mis opiniones se guían por la siguiente estructura de estrellas:
1 ★: Producto muy insatisfactorio. No recomiendo su compra.
2 ★★: Tiene deficiencias significativas, no cumple con el 100% de sus funciones esperadas.
3 ★★★: Es un producto promedio. Cumple con lo esperado.
4 ★★★★: Muy bueno y satisfactorio. Me ha gustado y es un producto de calidad.
5 ★★★★★: Excelente, supera expectativas. Algo lo hace excepcionalmente bueno.
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BoucacedReviewed in France on 4 July 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Un petit concentré de puissance !
Size Name: 8GB DDR4+256GB ROM/Intel Alder Lake-Ν95Verified PurchaseCe mini PC surprend par ses performances et sa polyvalence ! Parfait pour le quotidien, il gère tout avec fluidité (navigation, bureautique, streaming). Wifi, Bluetooth, connectique complète... il a tout ce qu'il faut ! Silencieux et compact, il s'intègre partout. Son design est sobre et élégant. Excellent rapport qualité-prix ! Je le recommande vivement !
En bonus : Installation facile, utilisation intuitive.
Si vous cherchez un mini PC performant et abordable, c'est le bon plan !
- GerardReviewed in the Netherlands on 25 December 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing product, so much in such a tiny space
Size Name: 16GB RAM+512GB ROM/Alder Lake N5105Verified PurchaseBought this mini PC 6 months ago, a joy to have such a small computer on your desk creating more space for other things. Installing the computer is a matter of minutes. After 6 months some noise started from the fan, i contacted the seller and while cleaning the fan did not solve it, the Seller REPLACED the PC with a new one. Buying products online sometimes can be risky but in this case it all worked beautifully , A 10 out of 10 with regards to customer service for this seller😃
Gerard de Koning, Netherlands
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FRANCK RIMBAUTReviewed in France on 17 December 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Un petit bijou pour une utilisation standard
Size Name: 16GB RAM+512GB ROM/Alder Lake N5105Verified PurchaseAcheter pour mes parents qui ne se servent de leur ordi que pour aller sur Facebook, ou naviguer sur le net, écouter la musique ou aller sur youtube ... il fait largement le job (et même plus).
Très surpris de la qualité, de la rapidité, un très bon rapport qualité-prix pour les gens qui n'ont pas besoin d'un pc de gamer !
Je le recommande vivement aux personnes peu à l'aise avec la nouvelle technologie et pour qui un ordinateur ne sert qu'à faire de la navigation (public visé +/- 60 ans) pour qui ce produit sera parfait et ne prend aucune place !
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OskReviewed in Spain on 14 November 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen mini pc.
Size Name: 16GB RAM+512GB ROM/Alder Lake N5105Verified PurchaseEs muy compacto, ideal para los que no quieran un portatil . Viene con windows 11 pro y muy facil de configurar. Buen precio si lo cogeis con alguna oferta. Lo utilizo para todo tipo de tareas, sobretodo ofimatica y va muy fluido. Con la memoria SSD se nota la rapidez. El procesador que lleva no esta pensado para grandes exigencias, hay otros modelos mas potentes. Se puede ampliar disco duro con SSD o incluso HHD, lleva una bahia para ello muy facil de insertar.
Hice tambien una consulta al servicio técnico y me contestaron muy rapidos y eficientes.
Como punto negativo el envío, salio de Amazon Italia sin embalaje, directamente le pegaron la etiqueta en la caja del ordenador y arreando. Mal, y ademas siendo un artículo frágil.