Tencent Digital News Since the advent of consumer computers, people have been trying to make them smaller, more portable, and easier to use. Nowadays, the smallest computers are only the size of a USB drive, such as Intel’s Compute Stick. Compared to traditional desktop computers, mini PCs, while not as powerful, are more flexible and can be placed in the living room, office, or laboratory to provide a mainstream computing experience. Let’s take a look at four mainstream mini PCs available on the market.
1. ASUS VivoMini VC65R
Reference Price: $410 (approximately 2735 RMB)
ASUS VivoMini VC65R is actually the largest among the four mini PCs, about the size of a TV box, but still very compact. The slightly larger space allows for better specifications, including an Intel Core i5-6400T processor, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, and Intel HD graphics. Additionally, RAM and hard drive can be easily upgraded, such as replacing it with a faster SSD.
Moreover, ASUS VivoMini VC65R also has four USB ports, HDMI, VGA, SD card slot, and other mainstream interfaces, allowing for connection to various peripherals, with very mainstream wireless performance.
2. ECS Liva X2
Reference Price: $158 (approximately 1055 RMB)
In comparison, ECS Liva X2 is undoubtedly more compact, with a white body that looks very delicate and beautiful, only the size of a bar of soap. Due to its mini size, ECS Liva X2 cannot be equipped with a high-power processor, so it features a 1.6GHz Celeron processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB eMMC flash storage, and Intel HD graphics with 128MB video memory.
ECS Liva X2 can also be upgraded, including RAM and hard drive, but its DIY difficulty is somewhat higher than that of the ASUS VivoMini VC65R. Additionally, it does not have a built-in fan, so it operates more quietly, which is a great advantage for users with lower performance requirements.
3. Gigabyte Brix
Reference Price: $500 (approximately 3336 RMB)
Gigabyte Brix is also a well-known mini PC in the market, shaped like a slightly square small box, which hardly takes up any desktop space, similar in feel to Intel NUC.
Gigabyte Brix has mainstream specifications, using an Intel Core i3-6100U processor, 4GB RAM, and a 1TB hard drive, both of which can be replaced and upgraded. Additionally, it offers higher-end versions with Core i5/i7, but at a higher price. In tests, it consumes only about 13 watts of power, making it very energy-efficient, with the only regret being the lack of an SD card slot in its design.
4. InFocus Kangaroo Pro
Reference Price: $200 (approximately 1335 RMB)
In comparison, InFocus Kangaroo Pro’s design is not very strong, adopting a rectangular shape, looking slightly less attractive than the previous three mini PCs. In terms of specifications, it features an Intel Atom Z8500 processor, 2GB RAM, and 32GB eMMC.
However, the most unassuming InFocus Kangaroo Pro actually has the best expandability. It comes with a dock that integrates USB, HDMI, VGA, and other common interfaces, and can install an SSD. At the same time, it has a built-in 2200mAh battery, allowing for about 1 hour and 17 minutes of battery life. Additionally, it can connect to an iPad through the Lightning interface, using the iPad as a display, which is a very interesting feature. Lastly, it also has a built-in fingerprint scanner, making it the most secure among the four mini PCs.
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