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Meet some of the first mini PCs with Intel N150 chips
The Intel N150 processor is expected to be a modest update to the popular Intel N100 chip that’s been used in many budget laptops and mini PCs over the past few years. While Intel hasn’t yet officially launched the new processor, at least four PC makers have already introduced upcoming mini PCs that use the new chip.
Asus, Beelink, GM, and SZBOX all plan to offer small desktop computers powered by Intel’s upcoming low-cost, low-power processor.
Beelink EQ14Like the Intel N100 “Alder Lake-N” processor, the new Intel N150 is expected to be a 6-watt, 4-core, 4-thread processor with Intel integrated graphics. But it’s expected to feature support for CPU frequencies that are up to 200 MHz faster and GPU frequencies up to 250 MHz faster.
ChipCoresThreadsBase / Boost freqL3 CacheGPUTDPIntel Processor N15044Up to 3.6 GHz6MBIntel (24EU / up to 1 GHz)6W TDP (default)Intel Processor N10044Up to 3.4 GHz6MBIntel UHD (24EU / up to 750 MHz6W TDP (default)The new chip is also expected to be just one of several new budget processors from Intel: others are expected to include the Intel N250 (an update to the 6-watt, 4-core Intel Processor N200) and Intel Core 3 N355 (an updated version of the 15-watt, 8-core Intel Core i3-N305).
It’s not entirely clear what code-name covers the new chips: Beelink refers to them as “Twin Lake,” for example, while GMK calls them “Alder Lake-N.” We’ll probably have to wait for Intel to weigh in before we know for sure.
We already knew that Asus and Beelink were planning to use one or more of these chips for upcoming mini PCs, but new about two more models broke over the weekend. So here’s an overview of some of the first mini PCs sporting Intel N150 chips:
Asus NUC 14 Essential
Seeing as Asus is the company that took over the development, marketing, and distribution of NUC mini PCs from Intel, it’s not surprising that the Asus NUC 14 Essential was one of the first mini PCs announced to feature Intel’s new processor. It was, however, a little surprising that Asus didn’t wait for Intel to make an official announcement before revealing that it’s new 5.3″ x 4.5″ x 1.4″ mini PC would be available with a choice of Intel N150, N250, or Core 3 N355 processors.
The little computer will also be available with a 12-watt, 4-core Intel N97 processor, but that’s not too exciting, as that’s a chip that’s been around for almost two years at this point.
The NUC 14 Essential supports up to 16GB of DDR5-4800 single-channel memory, has a single M.2 2280 slot for PCIe Gen 3 x4 storage, support for WiFi 6E, and a set of ports that includes:
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps w/DisplayPort 1.4)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps data-only)
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps)
- 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A (480 Mbps)
- 1 x HDMI 2.1
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
- 1 x 2.5 GbE Ethernet (RTL8125BG-CG)
- 1 x 3.5mm audio
- 1 x DC power input (19V/3.42A, 65W)
Asus says it supports up to three displays simultaneously, and in addition to offering a fully assembled version of the NUC 14 the company plans to offer an NUC 14 Essential Board without a chassis.
Pricing and availability haven’t been announced yet.
Beelink EQ14
The Beelink EQ14 is the latest in a line of EQ series mini PCs from the company that feature an integrated power supply – which means you don’t need a power adapter to plug the computer into a wall outlet. All you need is a compact power cable.
This mini PC has a single SODIMM slot for DDR4-3200 single-channel memory and two M.2 2280 slots for storage. One is a PCIe 3.0 x4 slot while the other only supports PCIe 3.0 x1.
Ports include:
- 2 x HDMI
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- 3 x USB .2 Gen 2 Type-A
- 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
- 2 x Gigabit Ethernet
- 1 x 3.5mm audio
The computer measures 126 x 126 x 39mm (4.96″ x 4.96″ x 1.54″) and supports Wake on LAN and auto power on functionality.
This model is already available from Amazon, with a list price of $229 (although it’s on sale for $60 off for Black Friday 2024 when you clip an on-page coupon). It’s also available from AliExpress with prices starting at $189 for a model with 16GB of RAM and a 500GB SSD and an EU power plug.
Beelink EQ14Beelink S13
This model is similar in a lot of ways to the Beelink EQ14. It has the same processor and features the same memory and storage configuration options. But the Beelink S13 is a little smaller than the EQ14, has a single Ethernet port instead of two, and uses an external power supply instead of an integrated one.
A model with 16GB of DDR4-3200 memory and 500GB of PCIe 3.0 storage sells for $219.
Beelink S13Beelink EQ14USB Ports4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps)1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps)
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A (480 Mbps)LAN1 x Gigabit Ethernet2 x Gigabit EthernetPower supplyExternal power adapterIntegrated power supplyDimensions4.52″ x 4.01″ x 1.54″4.96″ x 4.96″ x 1.54″Price (16GB/500GB)$219$229 ($40 off with on-page coupon as of Dec 7, 2024)GMK NucBox G3 Plus
Mini PC maker GMK’s new NucBox G3 Plus is already available for purchase from GMKtec.com or for pre-order from Amazon, and it’s the most customizable model so far, as its available with a choice of a green or grey chassis and comes in four configurations:
- Barebones (no memory, storage, or OS) for $126
- 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD for $160
- 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD for $190 (or for $210 from Amazon)
- 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD for for $230
Note that these prices appear to be part of a launch and/or Black Friday sale, and represent discounts of $30 to $90 off the suggested retail prices, depending on the model. I’d also expect prices to be a little higher at other stores – many Chinese mini PC makers offer lower prices when you order directly from their own websites… but you typically get better customer service and return policies when you buy from Amazon or some other third-party retailers.
Under the hood, the NucBox G3 Plus features a single SODIMM slot with support for up to 32GB of DDR4-3200 memory and two M.2 slots: one M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 and one M.2 2242 (unspecified)
Ports include:
- 2 x HDMI 2.0
- 1 x 2.5 GbE LAN
- 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A
- 1 x 3.5mm audio
- 1 x DC power input (12V/3A)
The NucBox G3 Plus supports WIFi 6 BT and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless connectivity.
SZBOX GK3V Pro
The SZBOX GK3V Pro appears to be the most affordable Intel N150-powered mini PC available so far: It’s available from AliExpress with prices starting at $130 for a model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
This little computer measures 130 x 130 x 47.5mm (5.12″ x 5.12″ x 1.87″) and it’s the only model I’ve seen so far with a SATA interface and room for a 2.5 inch hard drive or SSD as well as an M.2 2280 slot for solid state storage.
It supports up to 16GB of DDR4-2600 memory and has a set of ports that includes:
- 2x HDMI 2.0
- 1 x VGA
- 2 x USB 3.2 Type-A
- 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A
- 1 x LAN (unspecified)
- 1 x 3.5mm audio
- 1 x DC power input
The SZBOX GK3V Pro also supports WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.
Update: And even more…
Since this article was first published, mini PC makers have introduced several more models powered by the Intel N150 processor. Here are some of the newer models:
These fanless mini PCs combine Intel N150 chips with four 2.5 GbE LAN ports
This 3.4 inch mini PC has an Intel N150 processor, 2 LAN ports, and supports 3 displays
via AndroidTVBox, FanlessTech, MiniMachines, and wccftech
This article was first published November 25, 2024 and most recently updated December 13, 2024.
#alderLakeN #asus #asusNuc14Essential #beelink #beelinkEq14 #gmk #gmkNucboxG3Plus #int3elN150 #intelN150 #miniPc #nuc14Essential #szbox #szboxGk3vPlus #twinLake
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Meet some of the first mini PCs with Intel N150 chips
The Intel N150 processor is expected to be a modest update to the popular Intel N100 chip that’s been used in many budget laptops and mini PCs over the past few years. While Intel hasn’t yet officially launched the new processor, at least four PC makers have already introduced upcoming mini PCs that use the new chip.
Asus, Beelink, GM, and SZBOX all plan to offer small desktop computers powered by Intel’s upcoming low-cost, low-power processor.
Beelink EQ14Like the Intel N100 “Alder Lake-N” processor, the new Intel N150 is expected to be a 6-watt, 4-core, 4-thread processor with Intel integrated graphics. But it’s expected to feature support for CPU frequencies that are up to 200 MHz faster and GPU frequencies up to 250 MHz faster.
ChipCoresThreadsBase / Boost freqL3 CacheGPUTDPIntel Processor N15044Up to 3.6 GHz6MBIntel (24EU / up to 1 GHz)6W TDP (default)Intel Processor N10044Up to 3.4 GHz6MBIntel UHD (24EU / up to 750 MHz6W TDP (default)The new chip is also expected to be just one of several new budget processors from Intel: others are expected to include the Intel N250 (an update to the 6-watt, 4-core Intel Processor N200) and Intel Core 3 N355 (an updated version of the 15-watt, 8-core Intel Core i3-N305).
It’s not entirely clear what code-name covers the new chips: Beelink refers to them as “Twin Lake,” for example, while GMK calls them “Alder Lake-N.” We’ll probably have to wait for Intel to weigh in before we know for sure.
We already knew that Asus and Beelink were planning to use one or more of these chips for upcoming mini PCs, but new about two more models broke over the weekend. So here’s an overview of some of the first mini PCs sporting Intel N150 chips:
Asus NUC 14 Essential
Seeing as Asus is the company that took over the development, marketing, and distribution of NUC mini PCs from Intel, it’s not surprising that the Asus NUC 14 Essential was one of the first mini PCs announced to feature Intel’s new processor. It was, however, a little surprising that Asus didn’t wait for Intel to make an official announcement before revealing that it’s new 5.3″ x 4.5″ x 1.4″ mini PC would be available with a choice of Intel N150, N250, or Core 3 N355 processors.
The little computer will also be available with a 12-watt, 4-core Intel N97 processor, but that’s not too exciting, as that’s a chip that’s been around for almost two years at this point.
The NUC 14 Essential supports up to 16GB of DDR5-4800 single-channel memory, has a single M.2 2280 slot for PCIe Gen 3 x4 storage, support for WiFi 6E, and a set of ports that includes:
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps w/DisplayPort 1.4)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps data-only)
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps)
- 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A (480 Mbps)
- 1 x HDMI 2.1
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
- 1 x 2.5 GbE Ethernet (RTL8125BG-CG)
- 1 x 3.5mm audio
- 1 x DC power input (19V/3.42A, 65W)
Asus says it supports up to three displays simultaneously, and in addition to offering a fully assembled version of the NUC 14 the company plans to offer an NUC 14 Essential Board without a chassis.
Pricing and availability haven’t been announced yet.
Beelink EQ14
The Beelink EQ14 is the latest in a line of EQ series mini PCs from the company that feature an integrated power supply – which means you don’t need a power adapter to plug the computer into a wall outlet. All you need is a compact power cable.
This mini PC has a single SODIMM slot for DDR4-3200 single-channel memory and two M.2 2280 slots for storage. One is a PCIe 3.0 x4 slot while the other only supports PCIe 3.0 x1.
Ports include:
- 2 x HDMI
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- 3 x USB .2 Gen 2 Type-A
- 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
- 2 x Gigabit Ethernet
- 1 x 3.5mm audio
The computer measures 126 x 126 x 39mm (4.96″ x 4.96″ x 1.54″) and supports Wake on LAN and auto power on functionality.
This model is already available from Amazon, with a list price of $229 (although it’s on sale for $60 off for Black Friday 2024 when you clip an on-page coupon). It’s also available from AliExpress with prices starting at $189 for a model with 16GB of RAM and a 500GB SSD and an EU power plug.
Beelink EQ14Beelink S13
This model is similar in a lot of ways to the Beelink EQ14. It has the same processor and features the same memory and storage configuration options. But the Beelink S13 is a little smaller than the EQ14, has a single Ethernet port instead of two, and uses an external power supply instead of an integrated one.
A model with 16GB of DDR4-3200 memory and 500GB of PCIe 3.0 storage sells for $219.
Beelink S13Beelink EQ14USB Ports4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps)1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps)
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A (480 Mbps)LAN1 x Gigabit Ethernet2 x Gigabit EthernetPower supplyExternal power adapterIntegrated power supplyDimensions4.52″ x 4.01″ x 1.54″4.96″ x 4.96″ x 1.54″Price (16GB/500GB)$219$229 ($40 off with on-page coupon as of Dec 7, 2024)GMK NucBox G3 Plus
Mini PC maker GMK’s new NucBox G3 Plus is already available for purchase from GMKtec.com or for pre-order from Amazon, and it’s the most customizable model so far, as its available with a choice of a green or grey chassis and comes in four configurations:
- Barebones (no memory, storage, or OS) for $126
- 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD for $160
- 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD for $190 (or for $210 from Amazon)
- 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD for for $230
Note that these prices appear to be part of a launch and/or Black Friday sale, and represent discounts of $30 to $90 off the suggested retail prices, depending on the model. I’d also expect prices to be a little higher at other stores – many Chinese mini PC makers offer lower prices when you order directly from their own websites… but you typically get better customer service and return policies when you buy from Amazon or some other third-party retailers.
Under the hood, the NucBox G3 Plus features a single SODIMM slot with support for up to 32GB of DDR4-3200 memory and two M.2 slots: one M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 and one M.2 2242 (unspecified)
Ports include:
- 2 x HDMI 2.0
- 1 x 2.5 GbE LAN
- 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A
- 1 x 3.5mm audio
- 1 x DC power input (12V/3A)
The NucBox G3 Plus supports WIFi 6 BT and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless connectivity.
SZBOX GK3V Pro
The SZBOX GK3V Pro appears to be the most affordable Intel N150-powered mini PC available so far: It’s available from AliExpress with prices starting at $130 for a model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
This little computer measures 130 x 130 x 47.5mm (5.12″ x 5.12″ x 1.87″) and it’s the only model I’ve seen so far with a SATA interface and room for a 2.5 inch hard drive or SSD as well as an M.2 2280 slot for solid state storage.
It supports up to 16GB of DDR4-2600 memory and has a set of ports that includes:
- 2x HDMI 2.0
- 1 x VGA
- 2 x USB 3.2 Type-A
- 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A
- 1 x LAN (unspecified)
- 1 x 3.5mm audio
- 1 x DC power input
The SZBOX GK3V Pro also supports WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.
Update: And even more…
Since this article was first published, mini PC makers have introduced several more models powered by the Intel N150 processor. Here are some of the newer models:
These fanless mini PCs combine Intel N150 chips with four 2.5 GbE LAN ports
This 3.4 inch mini PC has an Intel N150 processor, 2 LAN ports, and supports 3 displays
via AndroidTVBox, FanlessTech, MiniMachines, and wccftech
This article was first published November 25, 2024 and most recently updated December 13, 2024.
#alderLakeN #asus #asusNuc14Essential #beelink #beelinkEq14 #gmk #gmkNucboxG3Plus #int3elN150 #intelN150 #miniPc #nuc14Essential #szbox #szboxGk3vPlus #twinLake
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Beelink EQ14 mini PC is powered by an unannounced Intel N150 processor
The Beelink EQ14 is a small desktop computer with two Ethernet ports, an integrated power supply, and support for up to two SSDs.
It’s also the second mini PC announced to date that will be available with an Intel N150 processor, a follow-up to the popular Intel N100 Alder Lake-N chip that powers many budget laptops and mini PCs released in the past few years. Intel hasn’t officially introduced the N150 processor yet, but according to recent leaks it should bring a modest boost in CPU and graphics performance over the Intel N100. Update: The Beelink EQ14 is listed at Amazon, where a model featuring 16GB of RAM and a 500GB SSD is priced at $229.
The first mini PC maker to introduce a product with an Intel N150 processor was Asus: the upcoming Asus NUC 14 Essential is a mini PC with support for Intel N150, N250, or Core 3-N355 processor options.
Those chips are expected to bring modest spec bumps over the Intel N100, N200, and Core i3-N305, respectively. And while it’s unclear if there are any significant architectural changes, the Beelink EQ14 will feature an Intel N150 quad-core processor with support for CPU frequencies up to 200 MHz higher than those supported by the N100, and Intel integrated graphics with support for GPU speeds up to 250 MHz faster than the Intel N100.
While the Intel N150 is expected to be a 6-watt processor, like the Intel N100 before it, in a post on Chinese social media site Weibo, Beelink says the EQ14 will allow the chip to run at up to 25 watts.
Other features include a plastic body with a fan and heat sin for active and passive cooling, a single SODIMM slot for DDR4 memory, and two M.2 2280 slots for storage: one with PCIe 3.0 x4 support and another with PCIe 3.0 x1 support.
Like the Beelink EQ13 that launched earlier this year, the EQ14 features an integrated power supply, which means that you don’t need an external power brick or adapter – you just need to run a power cord from the back of the computer to an AC outlet.
Other features include USB Type-C and Type-A ports, a headphone jack, and what appear to be at least two dedicated video outputs. Beelink hasn’t added information about the upcoming EQ14 mini PC to its website yet, but according to pictures shared on social media by @realVictor_M (1)(2), the computer will be pretty cheap when it launches soon in China, with prices for a barebones model (without any memory, storage, or operating system) starting as low as 599 CNY ($83).
via wccftech