Beelink MII-V - a worthy replacement for home PCs and laptops
While the giants of the computer equipment industry are fighting for market leadership, the Chinese brand is confidently occupying the niche of budget devices. Beelink MII-V mini-PCs can hardly be called a set-top box for a TV. Indeed, in terms of performance and ease of use, the gadget freely competes with more expensive computers and laptops.
Beelink MII-V: specifications
| Device type | Mini-PK |
| Operating system | Windows 10/Linux |
| Chip | Apollo Lake N3450 |
| Processor | Intel Celeron N3450 (4 cores) |
| Video card | Intel HD Graphics 500 |
| RAM | 4 GB DDR4L |
| ROM | 128 GB (M.2 SATA SSD), removable module |
| Memory expansion | Yes, memory card up to 2 TB |
| Wired network | 1 Gb / s |
| Wireless network | Dual band Wi-Fi 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, version 4.0 |
| Interfaces | HDMI, VGA, LAN, 2xUSB3.0, microphone, AV-out, DC-in |
| HDMI | Version 2.0a, HDCP, 4K support |
| Video decoder | Hardware H.265, H.264, H.263 |
| Cooling system | Active (cooler, radiator) |
| dimensions | 120x120x17.9 mm |
| The weight | 270 grams |
| Price | 135$ |
Beelink MII-V Mini PC: Overview and Benefits
The metal oversized box, which easily fits in your trouser pocket, has iron on board that can compete with a PC or laptop.
Moreover, in terms of functionality, convenience and price. The Beelink MII-V Mini PC only requires an image output device and a mouse and keyboard manipulator. In the role of the display can be used a conventional monitor, TV, or both devices at the same time.
It may seem that Beelink MII-V is deprived of modernization by installing more advanced spare parts. Yes, the processor may not be able to replace, but expanding the RAM or ROM will not cause problems. As well as changing the operating system or connecting to office equipment mini-PC.
And all this functionality costs only 135 US dollars. If you draw an analogy with a laptop or PC, then the Beelink MII-V costs exactly 3 times cheaper. Given the manufacturer’s official warranty, the mini PC is a great investment for home users. What can I say, the gadget can safely replace an office PC, if you have a database server or network storage.
In terms of working with multimedia, and more precisely for viewing high-definition images UHD 4K, Beelink MII-V is out of competition with PCs and laptops. After all, the built-in processor at the hardware level supports decoding of all existing formats, both video and sound. That is, the mini-PC also performs the role of a set-top box for the TV.
According to Beelink representatives, the new product is a test project. In the near future, a more productive device is expected that will turn the world of computer equipment inside out. Therefore, if you are planning buy a laptop or a personal computer for home tasks, you should not rush. Iron prices are expected to fall, which will help potential buyers save money. And why wait for anything? Mini-PC Beelink MII-V is an excellent solution that will be relevant for the next 3-4 years.