Over the past few weeks, several manufacturers have announced and/or started selling new mini PCs, ranging from the fanless MeLE Quieter 4C to the flagship GMK EVO-X2 with discrete-class graphics. Some companies are betting on energy efficiency and compact size, while others are prioritizing performance and I/O. Let's take a look at what has changed and what these new systems offer.

Asus NUC 15 Pro

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At CES 2025 in January, Asus introduced the NUC 15 Pro and NUC 15 Pro+ mini PCs with the latest Intel Arrow Lake processors. In the spring, the devices were formally announced, and they are now available to order from several overseas retailers, including Simply NUC, Newegg, and Amazon. The lineup includes both standard versions and higher-end Pro+ models.

The Asus NUC 15 Pro is a compact but powerful mini PC aimed at both enthusiasts and professionals. Depending on configuration, it can be equipped with Intel^® Core^™ i3 100U, Core^™ Ultra 5 255H, Core^™ Ultra 7 255H, or Core^™ Ultra 9 285H processors. Both barebones variants and fully configured systems are available, with up to 96 GB of memory and SSDs up to 4 TB.

The model is available in Slim and Tall form factors, as well as a Pro+ version for maximum performance. Depending on configuration, the systems ship with passive or active cooling and are intended for a wide range of tasks, from media work to virtualization.

Asus is also partnering with Simply NUC, which sells builds under the Cyber Canyon name, including custom solutions and support. The systems are also available through Newegg and Amazon, although some units ship from China and may be subject to higher import duties in the U.S.

Specifications:

• processors: Intel^® Core^™ i3 100U / Core^™ Ultra 5 255H / Core^™ Ultra 7 255H / Core^™ Ultra 9 285H (Arrow Lake),
• memory: up to 96 GB DDR5,
• storage: SSD up to 4 TB,
• form factors: Slim, Tall, Pro+,
• graphics: integrated Intel Arc Graphics,
• interfaces: USB 4 / USB-C / HDMI / Ethernet / audio out,
• networking: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 (depending on configuration),
• customization: available through Simply NUC (Cyber Canyon series).

The Asus NUC 15 Pro mini PCs became available for preorder in April 2025. Deliveries from Simply NUC were scheduled for Q2 2025. Prices range from $389 for the base Core^™ i3 model to $1,719 for the top-end NUC 15 Pro+ configuration with 96 GB of RAM and a 4 TB SSD. Pricing depends on the retailer, the configuration, and the shipping region.

AOOSTAR GT37: a compact mini PC with Ryzen^™ AI 9 HX 370 and Wi-Fi 7

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AOOSTAR introduced the GT37 mini PC, an updated version of the GEM10 370 that has now reached the market. The system stands out for its high performance thanks to the new AMD Ryzen^™ AI 9 HX 370 processor, powerful integrated Radeon^™ 890M graphics, and support for modern interfaces such as USB4, OCuLink, and Wi-Fi 7.

In terms of hardware, this is a mini PC in a compact metal chassis measuring 112 × 112 × 60 mm (4.41 × 4.41 × 2.36 in). Inside is a 12-core processor (4 Zen 5 cores + 8 Zen 5c cores), 32 GB of soldered LPDDR5x-8000 memory, and integrated Radeon^™ 890M graphics with 16 RDNA 3.5 compute units.

The memory is soldered and not upgradeable, but the capacity and speed help offset that drawback. Storage is handled through two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slots, and the OCuLink port can be used for external GPU stations or other high-speed devices. The system also supports up to three 4K displays and includes two 2.5GbE ports, making it an interesting option for advanced users and developers.

Specifications:

• processor: AMD Ryzen^™ AI 9 HX 370 (12 cores: 4 Zen 5 + 8 Zen 5c),
• graphics: integrated Radeon^™ 890M (16 RDNA 3.5 units),
• memory: 32 GB LPDDR5x-8000 (soldered),
• storage: 2 × M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD,
• ports: 1 × OCuLink, 1 × USB4, 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 × HDMI, 1 × DisplayPort, 2 × 2.5GbE, 1 × 3.5 mm audio, 1 × DC power input,
• wireless: Wi-Fi 7 support,
• cooling: dual fans,
• chassis: metal, 112 × 112 × 60 mm.

The AOOSTAR GT37 went on sale in April 2025. On Amazon, the version with 32 GB of memory and a 1 TB SSD is priced at $829. It is also available through AliExpress and the manufacturer's official site.

GMKtec NucBox G9

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GMKtec introduced the NucBox G9 mini PC, a device that combines the functions of a desktop computer and a network-attached storage system. It is based on Intel^® N150 and includes four SSD slots, two 2.5GbE ports, and support for dual-boot Windows and Linux. It is both a mini PC and a home NAS server suitable for media storage, backups, and network file work.

Inside is a quad-core Intel^® N150 running up to 3.6 GHz and 12 GB of soldered LPDDR5-4800 memory. Storage is handled by four M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x2 slots, with support for up to 16 TB total.

For connectivity, it offers two 2.5GbE ports, USB-C with charging, video, and data support, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, HDMI 2.0, and DisplayPort. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 are supported. The chassis is plastic, actively cooled, and quite compact at under 15 cm long. The system ships with Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu Linux preinstalled on 64 GB of onboard eMMC storage, but it can be adapted easily for other platforms such as TrueNAS and OpenMediaVault.

Specifications:

• processor: Intel^® N150 (4 cores, up to 3.6 GHz),
• graphics: integrated Intel graphics (Super Core Graphics, up to 1000 MHz),
• memory: 12 GB LPDDR5-4800 (soldered),
• storage: 4 × M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x2 (up to 16 TB),
• network: 2 × 2.5GbE (Intel i226),
• ports: 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 × USB-C (data, video, power), 2 × HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz), 1 × 3.5 mm audio jack, 1 × DisplayPort,
• wireless: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2,
• operating systems: Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux (on 64 GB eMMC),
• chassis: plastic, actively cooled,
• dimensions: 146.6 × 100.25 × 38.75 mm (5.77 × 3.95 × 1.53 in),
• weight: about 336 g (11.9 oz).

The GMKtec NucBox G9 went on sale in early 2025. Depending on configuration, pricing ranges from $150 for the barebones version to $229 for a configuration with a preinstalled 2 TB SSD. It can be purchased from GMKtec's official website as well as Amazon and AliExpress.

GMK EVO-X2: a mini PC with Ryzen^™ AI Max+ 395 and graphics on par with discrete GPUs

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The new GMK EVO-X2 packs a powerful 16-core processor, strong graphics, and hardware AI acceleration into a compact aluminum chassis.

The GMK EVO-X2 is built for tasks that require serious computing power, from gaming to AI applications and graphics work. At its core is the AMD Ryzen^™ AI Max+ 395 Strix Halo with 16 cores and 32 threads, integrated Radeon^™ 8060S graphics with 40 compute units, and an NPU capable of up to 50 TOPS.

This is one of the first mini PCs to offer graphics performance on the level of discrete-class solutions inside a mobile APU, and the unified memory architecture and high power efficiency of Strix Halo make it a great fit for compact PCs.

The system ships in an aluminum chassis with active cooling (a heatsink plus two fans), supports Wi-Fi 6, and offers a wide range of ports including two USB4 ports with up to 40 Gbps bandwidth, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0, and 2.5GbE networking. GMK announced that sales in China would start on April 7, 2025. The top-end configuration with Ryzen^™ AI Max+ PRO 395, 128 GB of LPDDR5x, and a 2 TB SSD is priced at 14,999 yuan (about $2,067). More affordable configurations with less powerful processors or less memory are also expected.


Specifications:

• processor: AMD Ryzen^™ AI Max+ 395 (16 cores, 32 threads, Strix Halo),
• graphics: integrated Radeon^™ 8060S (40 GPU units, RDNA 3.5),
• NPU: up to 50 TOPS for AI workloads,
• memory: up to 128 GB LPDDR5x (soldered),
• storage: SSD up to 2 TB (depending on configuration),
• ports: 2 × USB4 (up to 40 Gbps), 3 × USB 3.x Type-A, 2 × USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 × HDMI 2.1, 1 × DisplayPort 2.0, 1 × 2.5GbE, 2 × 3.5 mm audio jacks (front and rear), 1 × DC power input,
• wireless: Wi-Fi 6,
• cooling: heatsink + dual fans,
• chassis: aluminum.

The GMK EVO-X2 went on sale in China on April 7, 2025. The top configuration costs 14,999 yuan (roughly $2,067). Expensive, yes.

MeLE Quieter 4C: a silent mini PC

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MeLE refreshed its ultra-compact Quieter 4C mini PC, replacing Intel^® N100 with the more capable Intel^® N150 from the new Twin Lake family. The system still stands out for passive cooling, a tiny footprint, and broad connectivity, including support for three displays.

This is one of the smallest mini PCs on the market: the chassis measures just 131 × 81 × 18 mm (5.16 × 3.19 × 0.71 in), small enough to fit in a pocket, but it still hides a capable platform for office work, media servers, and small server projects.

The main change is the move from Intel^® N100 to Intel^® N150. Architecturally they are identical, but N150 offers slightly higher CPU and GPU clocks, which can translate into a performance bump in some tasks. Still, given the passive cooling, the manufacturer is likely limiting power consumption to avoid overheating.

The device comes with up to 32 GB of LPDDR5 memory (soldered) and an SSD via an M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 slot. It also supports Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, two HDMI 2.0 ports, USB-C with DisplayPort and power, plus a microSD slot and Gigabit Ethernet.

The package includes a VESA mount for attaching the system behind a monitor. It also supports Wake on LAN, PXE boot, auto power-on after power loss, and RTC wake.

Specifications:

• processor: Intel^® N150 (4 cores, up to 3.6 GHz, Twin Lake),
• graphics: integrated Intel UHD Graphics (higher clock than the N100),
• memory: up to 32 GB LPDDR5 (soldered),
• storage: 1 × M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 NVMe (replaceable),
• network: 1 × Gigabit Ethernet,
• ports: 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps, DP Alt Mode and USB-PD), 1 × USB-C (power only, 12V/2A), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps), 1 × USB 2.0 Type-A (480 Mbps), 2 × HDMI 2.0 (up to 4K@60Hz), 1 × 3.5 mm audio jack, 1 × microSD slot (up to 2 TB),
• wireless: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1,
• extra: Wake on LAN, PXE, RTC Wake, Auto Power On,
• chassis: fanless, aluminum,
• dimensions: 131 × 81 × 18 mm.

The Intel^® N150 version went on sale in March 2025. On Amazon, the 16 GB / 512 GB SSD version costs $252 with a promo code, and the 32 GB / 512 GB version costs $270. It is also available through MeLE's website starting at $350.