GEEKOM Mini Air12 is a brand new mini PC powered by an Intel Processor N100 CPU with 16GB DDR5 SO-DIMM reminiscence, a 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD, and a WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 wi-fi module from Azureware.
The machine additionally comes with a gigabit Ethernet port, assist for as much as three shows with HDMI 2.0, mini DP 1.4, and USB-C ports, in addition to just a few USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and a 3.5mm audio jack, plus a full-size SD card slot and a Kensington lock slot.
GEEKOM Mini Air12 specs:
- SoC – Intel Processor N100 Alder Lake-N quad-core/quad-thread processor @ as much as 3.4 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel HD graphics @ as much as 750 MHz; TDP: 6W
- System Reminiscence – 16GB DDR5-4800 by way of SO-DIMM socket
- Storage
- 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe SSD, upgradeable as much as 1TB; observe: the socket additionally helps M.2 SATA drives
- Full-size SD card reader
- Video Output
- HDMI 2.0 port as much as 4Kp60
- Mini DP 1.4 as much as 4Kp60, 8Kp30
- USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt mode as much as 4Kp60, 8Kp30
- Help for triple show setups
- Audio
- HDA CODEC
- 3.5mm audio jack for headphones with microphone
- Networking
- Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port
- WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 by way of Azureware AW-XM548NF module
- USB
- 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
- 1x USB Kind-C port with DP 1.4 Alt Mode
- 1x USB Kind-C port for information solely
- Inner USB 2.0 interface
- Misc
- Energy button
- Kensington Lock
- RTC with battery
- Fan
- Energy LED (Energy on: blue, S3: flashing orange)
- Storage LED – SATA SSD: purple; PCIe SSD: inexperienced
- Energy Provide – 19V/2.36W (45W) by way of DC jack
- Dimensions
- Mini PC: 117 x 112 x 34.2 mm
- PCB: 109.1 x 107.63mm
- Certifications – CE, RoHS, FCC, CEC, CB, PSE, TELEC
The mini PC comes preloaded with an activated model of Home windows 11 Professional and ships with a VESA Mount, an influence adapter, an HDMI cable, and a consumer information. We’ve been reviewing a number of GEEKOM mini PCs this yr, and the construct high quality is normally actually good with a mixture of steel and plastic supplies and all their mini PCs have upgradable reminiscence, storage, and wi-fi connectivity which can be extra fascinating than soldered parts. The primary downsides listed below are that the system is actively cooled and it doesn’t include 2.5GbE networking.
That is all good, however one of many fundamental promoting factors of Intel Processor N100 mini PCs is their low worth and glorious worth/efficiency ratio, and the GEEKOM Mini Air12 mini PC sells for $249 which is a bit larger (in all probability round $40 to $50 larger) than the cheaper plastic-only fashions with related specs. However you might find yourself with a extra sturdy product with a 3-year guarantee and though we haven’t reviewed this particular mannequin, GEEKOM normally goes with branded reminiscence sticks, M.2 SSDs, and wi-fi modules with out essentially taking a look at parts with the most cost effective worth doable.
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