Beelink ME Pro is a compact 2-bay hybrid NAS and Windows 11 mini PC built around Intel N95 (Alder Lake-N) or N150 (Twin Lake) SoC, and equipped with two 3.5-/2.5-inch SATA bays and three M.2 2280 NVMe slots for storage. It also features a “DIY drawer” design that lets users swap the motherboard for upgrades.
The system also features up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory, 5 GbE and 2.5 GbE networking, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and various I/Os, including USB-C (10 Gbps), USB-A, HDMI 2.0, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. An internal blower-based cooling system, an aluminum chassis with thermal pads, and anti-vibration drive mounts help with improved thermals and noise control. Target applications include home NAS, media server, Proxmox/TrueNAS host, small office file server, lightweight virtualization, backup appliance, and compact desktop PC.
Beelink ME Pro specifications:
- SoC(one or the other)
- Intel Processor N95 quad-core “Alder Lake-N” processor @ up to 3.4 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 16 EU Intel UHD graphics @ 1200 MHz; TDP: 15W (tuned to 25W max in BIOS)
- 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 (tuned to 25W max in BIOS)
- Memory – 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5 4800MHz (soldered)
- Storage
- 2× SATA bays for 2.5-inch / 3.5-inch HDDs (up to 30 TB per drive, 60 TB total)
- 1× M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 NVMe slot (up to 4 TB)
- 2× M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x1 NVMe slots (up to 4 TB each)
- Up to 72 TB total storage (depending on configuration)
- Video Output
- HDMI 2.1 up to 4K @ 60Hz
- DisplayPort Alt Mode via USB-C port
- Audio – 3.5mm headphone/mic jack
- Networking
- 5GbE RJ45 jack via Realtek RTL8126 controller
- 2.5GbE RJ45 jack via Intel i226-V controller
- Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4
- Supports link aggregation, virtualization, and software routing
- USB
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-C port
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-A port
- 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
- Misc
- Power button
- Reset and CLR CMOS pinhole buttons
- Internal blower fan with high static pressure
- Dual-sided silicone anti-vibration dampeners for HDDs
- Tool-less slide-out motherboard for dust cleaning and maintenance
- Compatible with Intel, AMD, and Arm platforms (future upgrades)
- Power Supply – 19V / 6.32A (120W) DC jack
- Dimensions – 166 × 121 × 112 mm
- Weight – ~2.1 kg
- Temperature – Operating: −10 °C to 45 °C; Storage: −20 °C to 60 °C
- Humidity – Operating: −10 °C to 45 °C; Storage: −20 °C to 60 °C
- Enclosure – Aluminum unibody chassis with thermal pads and conduction brackets
While the device ships with Windows 11 Home, its x86 architecture and Intel networking controllers make it compatible with popular NAS operating systems and virtualization solutions such as TrueNAS, Unraid, Proxmox, and Ubuntu Server. The dual-port configuration is also useful for software routing or link aggregation.
The thermal design is much more advanced compared to many budget mini PCs; there is an internal blower fan and thermal pads to conduct heat from the drives to the aluminum chassis. This helps maintain performance even when the CPU is pushed to its maximum 25W TDP.
The device measures only 166 x 121 x 112 mm, which is much smaller than other 2-bay NAS like the QNAP TS-216G, the AOOSTAR R1, or the TerraMaster F2-424. The company also claims it will be upgradable with support for other Intel, AMD, or Arm motherboards in the future.
The Beelink ME Pro Intel N95/N150 NAS and mini PC is availablefor $312.55 (N95/12GB/1TB) or $559 (N150/16GB/ 1TB config) on Amazon, It’s also available on Beelink’s official store starting at $369.00 for the Intel N95 configuration with 12GB RAM and 128GB SSD, and up to $559 for the Intel N150 model with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD. The package includes the main unit, a user manual with a warranty card, mounting screws for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA drives, a power adapter, an HDMI cable, an Ethernet cable, and a built-in screwdriver stored at the bottom of the chassis. More detailed information and installation instructions can be found in the user manual.
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The hard drive bays are screwed in, and required the hex bolt to remove.
If you have a screwdriver with the correct head bit, assembly will be much easier.
It’s supplied with a tool that attaches to the bottom of the device.
Annnndd they’re all copying the new Steam Machine
Except this has nothing in common with the SteamMachine apart form the boxy shape?
that’s precisely what they’re copying…duh
So what you’re saying is that a compact square box is copying another compact square box? This thing isn’t for gaming, has much weaker hardware and is intended to be used as a NAS, while the Steam Machine is a gaming PC. I think you’re very confused.
oh for goodness’ sake, regardless of hardware on board, if you can’t see that other companies are hoping to attract purchases through copying a form factor made popular by Valve then I can’t help you
Sorry what? Are you saying square boxes didn’t exist before the Steam Machine? What are you, 13 years old?
This has ZERO in common with the Steam Machine and it will not compete with it on any level.
You might want to look up companies like Shuttle, who’s done this kind of form factor for 25 years.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shuttle_Inc.