MINIX NEO Z150-0dB and NEO Z150-Aero mini PCs are both based on an Intel Processor N150 Twin Lake processor, but the first one is fanless, and the second is actively cooled.
Both mini PCs ship with up to 16GB DDR4 memory and 512GB NVMe SSD storage, and the most obvious difference is that the fanless model comes with two external antennas, while the actively-cooled mini PC features internal antennas. But there are more. Let’s find out by checking out the specifications.
MINIX NEO Z150-0dB
MINIX Z150-0db specifications:
- SoC – Intel Processor N150 quad-core “Twin Lake” processor @ up to 3.6 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel UHD graphics @ 1000 MHz; TDP: 6W
- Memory – 8GB or 16GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM memory; upgradeable up to 32GB
- Storage
- 256GB or 512GB M.2 SSD in M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 socket
- MicroSD card slot
- Video Output – 2x HDMI 2.1 ports up to 4Kp60
- Audio – 3.5mm 2-in-1 headphone + microphone audio jack
- Networking
- 2.5GbE RJ45 port
- WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 via Intel AX201 and external antennas
- USB
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) Type-A ports
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C port (data only)
- 2x USB 2.0 ports
- Misc
- Power button
- Clear CMOS pinhole
- LEDs for power and LAN
- Power Supply – 12V to 19V DC jack; 12V/3A power supply provided
- Dimensions – 123 x 120 x 46mm
- Weight – 890 grams
The mini PC ships with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed, and accessories include a power adapter, an HDMI cable, a VESA mount, and two external dual-band antennas. It design and features are nearly identical to the MINIX NEO Z100-0dB we reviewed last year, but with a slightly faster Intel Processor N150 CPU.
MINIX NEO Z150-Aero
MINIX Z150-Aero specifications:
- SoC – Intel Processor N150 quad-core “Twin Lake” processor @ up to 3.6 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel UHD graphics @ 1000 MHz; TDP: 6W
- Memory – 16GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM memory; upgradeable up to 32GB
- Storage
- 512GB M.2 SSD in M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 socket
- MicroSD card slot
- Video Output
- HDMI 2.1 ports up to 4Kp60
- DisplayPort up to 4Kp144
- USB-C port (DisplayPort) up to 8Kp60
- Audio
- SN6140 audio codec (compatible with CS11880)
- 3.5mm 2-in-1 headphone + microphone audio jack
- Networking
- 2.5GbE RJ45 port
- Gigabit Ethernet port
- WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 via Intel AX201 and internal antennas
- USB
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) Type-A ports
- 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 (5Gbps) ports
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C port for data, USB PD, DisplayPort Alt mode
- Misc
- Power button
- Clear CMOS pinhole
- LEDs for power and LAN
- AMI EFI X64 BIOS
- Power Supply – 12V to 19V DC jack; 12V/3A power supply provided
- Dimensions – 127 x 127 x 43mm
- Weight – 890 grams
The actively cooled mini PC ships with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed, and accessories include a 12V/3A power adapter, an HDMI cable, and a VESA mount.
The MINI NEO Z150-Aero offers a few extra features, such as support for up to three displays via HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort, and USB-C interfaces, two Ethernet jacks (2.5GbE + GbE), and USB 3.1 Gen1 ports instead of USB 2.0 ports.
Pricing
Both mini PC are available in 16GB/512GB configuration on Amazon. The MINIX NEO Z150-0db goes for $226.90 after ticking on the $25 discount coupon, and the NEO Z150-Aero for $224.90 as part of a “limited time deal”.
Via AndroidPC.es
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The specs in the graphic for the Aero state that all 4 type A ports are gen 1 5Gbps but the text below that states that 2 are gen2 10Gbps
I’ve double-checked, and the USB specifications for the Aero on the MINIX website are:
So it’s unclear which one is right, the specs or the graphic.