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Review on ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ MeLE Fanless Mini PC Windows 10 Pro Celeron N4020, 4GB DDR4 64GB eMMC Ultra-Thin Mini Desktop Computer 4K@60Hz, HDMI 2.0 x 2, Dual Band WiFi, USB3.0 x 4, Gigabit Ethernet, BT 4.2 (Quieter 2D 46ยฐC) by Adrian Woodside

Revainrating 3 out of 5

A very good quiet solution, but if performance is more important then look elsewhere.

The MeLE Windows Mini-PC is a fanless Mini-PC with an elegant metal housing. It can fit in your pocket. The mini PC can handle light home and office workloads and high performance (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, web browsing, video conferencing, etc.). The metal case serves as a heat sink to protect the CPU. cool without noisy fans. It has 4 USB 3.0 ports, a microSD port, 2 HDMI ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port, an audio jack and a USB-C charging port. Inside there is a dual-core Celeron N4020 processor with low TDP (6 W), 4 GB or RAM. soldered 128GB SATA SSD, dual-band Intel AC 3165 and Bluetooth. An SSD can achieve a maximum write speed of 148MB/s, but has an average write speed of just 61MB/s. Due to this speed, Gigabit Ethernet does not reach its maximum speed because it has to wait for the SSD to write data. Also, 4GB of RAM (3.8 usable) makes the problem worse as it fills up very quickly. It helps the performance of the system if it has at least 8GB of RAM. instead of 4GB of RAM. USB 3.0 ports could support transfer rates of 212 MB/s. ard has an M.2 slot that can support an M.2 NVMe SSD if you need more storage space or more speed. .2 NVMe SSD as a boot disk allows the system to boot in just 16 seconds. With the SSD soldered on, the system takes about 40 seconds to boot. In addition, the speed of a USB 3.0 port is almost doubled as a higher speed drive allows faster data transfer. The fanless MeLE Windows Mini PC can be connected to any monitor or TV with an HDMI port or wirelessly to a smart TV or display. It also supports connection to USB portable display. The compact design allows you to hide the mini pc out of sight or use it when traveling if you have an affordable display. If you have access to a smart TV or display, it can be connected without an HDMI cable. There is a combined metal case that cools the system well, even when the system is loaded at 100% the temperature stays under 68 C. But the thermal paste used is already dry, and using a better solution can lower the CPU temperature by 8-9ยฐC. A TPM is available, so if you're looking to install Windows 11, the system is currently compatible as it meets the minimum requirements. The USB-C charging port is proprietary and only works with the included USB-C to 12V adapter. A standard USB-C charging port would allow the MeLE Mini PC to be charged with any USB-C adapter that supports 12 V or more can deliver. Now I have to take another charger with me and be careful not to forget or lose it. If I lose it, I can no longer use the PC. Since the power consumption of the entire system does not exceed 12.5W, the choice of proprietary USB-C charging on the PC is not calculable for me. The fanless MeLE Mini Windows PC runs well, looks well built and has a full range of ports and features. A low-power Celeron in combination with 4 GB or RAM is sufficient for simple tasks. By the way, there are similar portable systems (even smaller ones). ) with a stronger processor, faster SSD, twice as much RAM and the same price.

Pros
  • Expandable for faster, larger storage options - 4GB onboard RAM and 128GB eMMC for most Windows tasks. This small PC offers faster and more spacious storage for more productive users, expandable for Micro SD up to 1TB, M.2 SSD (SATA)/NVMe 2280 up to 4TB.
Cons
  • New competitors appear