May and June 2025 were busy months for the mini PC market. Manufacturers rolled out several models in which compact size coexists with top-tier Intel Arrow Lake processors, Ryzen^™ Strix Halo chips, and discrete NVIDIA RTX 50-series graphics. Some are completely silent, while others are ready to replace a workstation or gaming PC. Here are the most notable new arrivals of the month, from Asus NUC and Zotac ZBOX to Twin Lake-based mini NAS units and mini PCs with flip-up displays.

Colorful SMART 900: a compact PC with Ryzen^™ AI Max+ 395 and 40-core graphics

A mini PC shown at Computex 2025. It is built around AMD Ryzen^™ AI Max+ 395 from the Strix Halo family, combining 16 Zen 5 cores, 40-core RDNA 3.5 graphics, and an NPU delivering up to 50 TOPS. The SMART 900 is much smaller than a traditional desktop and can replace a full workstation.

It is aimed at professional and creative workloads such as rendering, AI computation, video editing, and modeling. It combines desktop-class performance with the compactness of an aluminum chassis. The device uses soldered LPDDR5x memory, a broad set of modern ports, and at least three video outputs, which makes it useful as either a multimedia hub or a work machine.

• Processor: AMD Ryzen^™ AI Max+ 395 (16 Zen 5 cores, up to 50 TOPS NPU)
• Graphics: Radeon 8060S (40 RDNA 3.5 cores)
• Memory: LPDDR5x (capacity not disclosed, soldered)
• Storage: not disclosed
• Ports: 2× USB4, 3× USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2× USB 2.0, 1× SD card reader, at least 3 video outputs (HDMI + DisplayPort, exact mix not disclosed), 1× Ethernet, audio jacks, AC power input
• Chassis: anodized aluminum
• Volume: 4 liters

Colorful presented the model at Computex 2025, but detailed pricing and launch timing had not been announced. Additional details were expected closer to the start of Q3 2025.

Z4Pro+: a next-generation NAS based on Intel Twin Lake with support for up to 6 drives and AI features

This is a new NAS from a Chinese manufacturer that introduced the device in May 2025. Inside are either Intel^® N150 or Core^™ 3 N355 (Twin Lake) processors, supporting 16–32 GB of DDR5 memory and offering solid compute performance for a home server. The NAS supports up to four hard drives and two SSDs, and includes modern interfaces for fast data transfer.

The main feature of the Z4Pro+ is flexible storage installation combined with high-speed networking through two 2.5GbE ports. It is aimed at home and small-office use: media storage, backups, video surveillance, servers, and private cloud services. The Chinese ZOS 2.0 firmware includes AI features for face and object recognition in photos, intelligent search, and timeline-based content sorting. For international users that firmware is unlikely to be especially useful, but the device can be reflashed with TrueNAS, Unraid, or OpenMediaVault.

• Processor: Intel^® N150 or Core^™ 3 N355 (Twin Lake)
• Memory: up to 16 GB DDR5-4800 (single-channel, possibly up to 32 GB)
• Storage: 4× HDD bays, 2× M.2 SSD slots, 32 GB eMMC for the operating system
• Ports: 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps), 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps), 1× USB 2.0 Type-A, 1× eSATA, 1× HDMI 2.1, 2× 2.5GbE
• Cooling: 2 fans, dust filter, heatsink
• OS: ZOS 2.0 (with AI features; can be replaced with TrueNAS, Unraid, OMV, or Windows)

The device costs about $375.

Shuttle XPC nano NE10N and NE20N: fanless mini PCs based on Intel N100 and N150

Shuttle introduced two new compact mini PCs, the XPC nano NE10N and NE20N. Both systems use the same 135 × 115 × 39 mm (5.31 × 4.53 × 1.54 in) chassis and run fanlessly for silent operation. The NE10N is built around Intel^® N100 (Alder Lake-N), while the NE20N uses the newer Intel^® N150 (Twin Lake), which offers slightly higher performance at the same 6W power draw.

Both models are suitable for office work, document handling, web browsing, and embedded use. Thanks to passive cooling they make no noise, and VESA mount support makes them convenient for installation behind a monitor. The systems are sold as barebones, so the user installs the memory, storage, and OS.

• Processor: NE10N — Intel^® N100 (4 cores, Alder Lake-N, 6W TDP); NE20N — Intel^® N150 (4 cores, Twin Lake, 6W TDP)
• Memory: 1× DDR4-2400/3200 SODIMM (single-channel, up to 16 GB)
• Storage: 1× M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 or SATA SSD, 1× M.2 2230 (for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth)
• Ports: 1× HDMI 2.0, 1× DisplayPort 1.4, 1× Gigabit Ethernet, 4× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2× USB 2.0 Type-A, 1× 3.5 mm mic in, 1× 3.5 mm headphone out, 1× DC input (19V)
• Cooling: passive (fanless)
• Power: 65W adapter (19V)
• Dimensions: 135 × 115 × 39 mm
• Extra: VESA mount support
• OS: support for Windows and most Linux distributions

The Shuttle NE10N is already available on Shuttle's official site. The NE20N was shown at Computex 2025 and was expected to go on sale soon. Pricing for both had not been announced.

Zotac ZBOX CI675 nano: a silent mini PC with Intel Arrow Lake-U and Wi-Fi 7

The ZBOX CI675 nano is the latest model in Zotac's line of silent mini PCs, presented at Computex 2025. It is built around the efficient 12-core Intel^® Core^™ Ultra 7 255U (Arrow Lake-U) and uses a passive cooling system designed for stable operation with no fans.

Thanks to its thoughtfully designed chassis with a volume of about 1.8 liters, the CI675 nano can dissipate heat under load without making noise. It supports up to 64 GB of DDR5 and two PCIe 4.0 SSDs, making it a strong choice for a home office, thin-client role, or multimedia center. The model also includes modern ports and wireless modules, including Wi-Fi 7 support.

• Processor: Intel^® Core^™ Ultra 7 255U (Arrow Lake-U, 12 cores / 14 threads, 15W TDP)
• Memory: 2× DDR5-5600 SODIMM (up to 64 GB)
• Storage: 2× M.2 2280 SSD (PCIe 4.0 x4 or SATA)
• Ports: 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 4× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1× USB 2.0 Type-A, 1× HDMI 2.0b, 2× DisplayPort 1.4, 1× Gigabit Ethernet
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
• Cooling: fully passive (fanless)
• Chassis volume: ~1.79 liters
• OS: supports Windows and Linux (sold as a barebones kit)

The launch date and pricing for the ZBOX CI675 nano had not yet been announced. The system was expected to go on sale in the second half of 2025.

Asus NUC 15 Performance: a mini PC with Arrow Lake and RTX 5070 in a compact chassis

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The Asus NUC 15 Performance is a new 3-liter performance mini PC shown in May 2025. It is built around Intel^® Core^™ Ultra 9 275HX (Arrow Lake) and a mobile NVIDIA^® GeForce^® RTX 5070. The model is positioned as an alternative to the gaming-oriented Asus ROG NUC, but without gamer-style extras like RGB lighting.

Unlike the ROG NUC, the NUC 15 Performance will be sold as a barebones kit, which makes it more affordable and more flexible for self-assembly. Inside are two DDR5-6400 memory slots (up to 32 GB), two M.2 SSD slots (one supporting PCIe 5.0), three fans, and a powerful 330W power supply. The device is suitable for heavy work, editing, 3D graphics, and gaming, while avoiding the look of a typical gaming PC.

• Processor: Intel^® Core^™ Ultra 9 275HX (Arrow Lake)
• Graphics: NVIDIA^® GeForce^® RTX 5070 (mobile)
• Memory: 2× CSO-DIMM DDR5-6400 (up to 32 GB)
• Storage: 1× M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 5 x4, 1× M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x4
• Ports: 1× Thunderbolt 4, 1× USB Type-C, 6× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2× HDMI, 2× DisplayPort, 1× 3.5 mm audio out
• Networking: 2.5GbE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.2 (Intel BE200)
• Cooling: 3 fans
• Power: 330W power supply
• Size: 3 liters

The Asus NUC 15 Performance will go on sale in 2025. The starting price for the barebones configuration with Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX and NVIDIA RTX 5060 is about $1,200. Higher-performance builds with RTX 5070 and Core Ultra 9 will cost more.