The Yxk S15 Ultra is a low-cost, fanless Intel N100 mini PC with an ultra-thin design similar to the MeLE Quieter4C, MeLE QuieterDL, or MeLE Quieter4C. What makes this product interesting is its significantly lower price of $119.99 on Amazon compared to similar products.
The mini PC comes with 16GB DDR4 RAM and a 512GB SSD (expandable up to 2TB), an HDMI port, a DisplayPort, a 3.5mm audio jack for headphones, and another for mic input. Additionally, it features two USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, and a USB Type-C port. Networking interfaces include WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and a GbE port.
Yxk S15 Ultra specifications:
- SoC – Intel Processor N100
- CPU – Quad-core Alder Lake-N processor @ up to 3.4 GHz (Turbo)
- GPU – 24EU Intel HD graphics @ 750 MHz
- Cache – 6MB cache
- TDP – 6W
- System Memory – 16GB DDR4 RAM
- Storage – 512GB M.2 SSD, expandable up to 2TB
- Video Output
- 1x HDMI 2.0 port up to 4Kp60
- 1x DisplayPort connector up to 4K60
- 1x DisplayPort 1.4 via USB-C
- Up to 3x independent displays
- Audio
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- 3.5mm mic jack
- Digital audio output via HDMI and DisplayPort
- Networking
- Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port
- Dual-band 802.11b/g/n/ac WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2
- USB
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
- 3x USB 2.0 ports
- 1x USB 3.2 (10 Gbps) Type-C port with DisplayPort 1.4 alt mode support
- Misc – Power Button
- Power Supply – 12V/2A via DC barrel Jack
- Dimensions
- Horizontal – 166 mm(L) x 130 mm(W) x 30 mm(H)
- With vertical stand – 128 mm(base depth) x 75 mm (base width)
- Weight – TBD
After a little bit of searching, I found that it comes preinstalled with Windows 11, but there will be some bloatware that you might want to uninstall for a smoother experience. Intel Alder Lake-N systems are usually well supported by Linux distributions, so that would be an alternative. The Amazon listing does not specify any information about included accessories, but based on the packaging, it seems there is a compartment that might hold the power adapter and an HDMI or DP cable.
The company provides benchmark details for this Mini PC to showcase its performance over previous-generation models. It scores 998 points in Cinebench R20, which is 25% more than the Intel N5105-based PCs. In the 3DMark 11 test, it has a combined score of 978. Note that cooling in such a thin fanless mini PC may not always be optimal, so users should not expect the same level of performance as on actively cooled systems, especially for multi-core workloads.
As this PC uses an Intel N100 processor, it’s not suitable for demanding tasks like video editing or compiling large codebases. One might think the RAM is soldered on the mainboard for such a thin device, but the photo above implies SO-DIMM memory is used, so it might be possible to upgrade to 32GB if needed. The lack of a VESA mount may be an issue for some.
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For all that it offers, as long as the cooling is efficient, potentially a great little device for the price and specs.
It begs to be reviewed.
Performance is almost certainly left on the table with fanless Alder Lake-N designs, but maybe this one could fare better.
In particular, the holes and metal frame could allow some cooling from a ceiling fan, and particularly a desk fan pointed at this thing while standing up. That could be considered defeating the point of passive cooling, but effective in boosting performance if needed.
It would be wondering if it supports 32GB ram.
Hope you can get a review unit.
If it’s SO-DIMM, it could even take 64 GB now, although I’ve seen debate on whether 48-64 GB is truly well supported in Alder Lake-N.
If it’s a DDR4 SO-DIMM slot, it’s probably limited to 32GB. 48GB and 64GB are supported with DDR5 modules.
Good catch, sorry for being misleading. We won’t have this problem with Wildcat Lake.
This — is the way god intended a modern, practical compact PC to be built — and with a price to match.
One USB and power button up front; everything else in the rear for proper routing of cables — out of sight and out of mind. And with a “standard” barrel connector for power — easily source your own supply as needed.
Smaller designs appear to save space but don’t really once you make room for cables/tentacles protruding from all sides like a hydra.
I wouldn’t object to having another USB port in the front. I have multiple PCs with 1x USB-A and 1x USB-C on the front, which would be a good choice for having a USB drive and a smartphone/tablet plugged in, with easy access.
You mean, if you focus solely on price you get something like this.
I concur with Debasdis that the missing vesa mount really hurts.
A VESA mount would a fun and fairly easy project for your 3D printer/dust collector. An active cooling add-on with on/off switch would be another one.
Amazon Spain: 260.- EUR
https://www.amazon.es/Yxk-S15-UItra-generaci%C3%B3n-computadora/dp/B0DDL944Q9
One of the reviews says is stopped working after 5.5 months.
This is something a review will probably will bot discover – reliability.
£195 on Amazon UK. Very far from the $119 indicated, which makes it much less of a decent proposition.
Compared to a Pi 5 then with its lower power but only 1 lane of Gen 3 PCIe for an SSD, whereas this has much higher power consumption but has 9 lanes of PCIe Gen 3. For compute, I presume this Alder lake Quad Core (3.2 GHz) is better than Quad Core A76 (2.4 GHz), and the 16GB memory on this is DDR 4 – what speed ? Is this faster than a Pi 5s LPDDR4X ?