Once entry-level Intel processors have been on the market for long enough, we often start to see systems sell for under $100. The TexHoo QN15 mini PC is offered with a recent Intel Processor N150 Twin Lake CPU for just around $100 in its barebone configuration with WiFi 5, but no RAM, and no storage.
The mini PC supports DDR4 memory and NVMe and SATA storage, and offers two 4K-capable HDMI ports, gigabit Ethernet, a M.2 socket for WiFi and Bluetooth, and five USB ports with two USB 3.2, two USB 2.0, and a USB Type-C port.
TexHoo QN15 specifications:
- SoC – Intel Processor N150 quad-core Twin Lake processor @ up to 3.6 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel UHD graphics @ 1.0 GHz; TDP: 6W
- System Memory – SO-DIMM socket for DDR4-2666/32000 up to 32GB
- Storage
- M.2 2280 socket for SATA or NVMe SSD
- 2.5-inch SATA bay (proprietary SATA cable needed)
- Video Output – 2x HDMI 2.0 ports
- Audio – 3.5mm audio (HP+mic) jack, digital audio via HDMI
- Networking
- Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port (Realtek controller)
- Optional WiFi 5 or WiFi 6 via M.2 2230 module
- USB – 2x USB 3.2 ports, 2x USB 2.0 ports, 1x USB Type-C port (no display support)
- Misc
- Power button
- Cooling fan and “thermal board”
- CMOS pinhole
- Power Supply – 12V/3A via DC jack
- Dimensions – TBD
The $100 barebone version ships without an operating system, but variants with 8GB or 16GB RAM, and a 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB SSD ship with Windows 11. While there’s a SATA bay, it requires an FPC cable that’s apparently not included (you may have to ask when ordering), and might be like the SATA cable in the Maxtang MTN-FP750 mini PC we reviewed in 2023.
There’s also a TexHoo QN11 model with the same design, but based on the Intel Processor N100 Alder Lake-N CPU, selling for about $3 cheaper. Technically Unsure got a sample a few months ago, and he tested it with Windows 11 and Ubuntu, and also went through a teardown to check the hardware design.
The AliExpress store has three barebone models with WiFi 5: the QN15 for $99.94, the QN11 for $96.94. and the QN10 for $109.93. The QN10 is based on the Intel N100, but offers two 2.5GbE ports, a microSD card slot, and a SO-DIMM DDR5 socket that should allow for up to 64GB memory. As a side note, AliExpress currently offers some $10 coupons, such as USAFF10 (US only) or AESS10 (several countries) that work for any order greater than $79.
Via AndroidPC.es
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