Review on 💻 Beelink Mini PC GK Mini - Windows 10 Pro, Intel J4125, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB SSD, 4K Dual HDMI, HDD Extension Support, Auto Power On by Steve Atchley

This is a basic mini pc for people who just need one device for internet access, media use and office tasks, but want more features than an Android dongle. Silent operation makes such devices suitable for audio work if the software used is not too demanding. Performance overview: The Celeron processor is not the newest, but it has decent performance. The working and storage space is enough for basic web tasks and office tasks. Low power consumption and passive cooling ensure quiet operation, the PC does not heat up and does not slow down excessively at maximum performance. Wired Internet offers full gigabit speed (900 Mbit/s in my test). Design: The PC has many passive cooling vents, you can quickly cool the inside with an external fan. The PC needs to be fairly reliable due to the lack of a battery and no moving parts. It's a hard plastic with a combination of a matte metal finish and shiny edges in places. The glossy surface attracts fingerprints. video playback. This PC can seamlessly stream 5K videos at 60 fps from YouTube via Chrome (5K30 videos are accelerated up to 2x and displayed full screen on a 4K monitor). However, video playback is smooth only when UI elements like progress bar, play button, etc. are hidden. Regardless of the quality of the video, the video freezes when UI elements are invoked (e.g. when you move the mouse during playback). Power: The PSU is rated at 24W. Observed power consumption is 15-18W at maximum power with no peripherals attached and 8W idle. Given the low power consumption, this PC could potentially be powered via a Type-C USB cable instead of a barrel-style power adapter, freeing up AC outlets for more demanding devices and allowing it to be powered from a small phone power adapter. Unfortunately, no USB cable is included, but you can connect it to a USB cable using a USB stud adapter. On the other hand, there isn't much excess power in the PSU to power power-hungry peripherals. Value: Compared to other mini PCs on the market with largely the same specs: (-) higher price (you can find similar products for less than $200), (+) smaller size, (+) less flimsy design , (+) the same number and type of ports, but all USB 3 ports, (-) the lack of USB 2 ports can also be a disadvantage if you use peripherals that have problems with USB 3 compatibility, (-) no internal microSD card reader