It happened to me recently in hands Beelink MINI S, a really cool mini PC that I have been compulsively trying out during this time. Only now I am ready to tell you everything about it, so if you are curious to know if it is a valid product or not, stay here with me and you will certainly not be disappointed!
Beelink MINI S, here is the complete review!
Before starting I want, as usual, to carve out a small space to introduce you Beelink MINI S. This is obviously a PC, a mini PC to be exact that is sold by Beelink and can be purchased on the official website!
Don’t be fooled by the size though, because judging the book by its cover isn’t always the best thing to do. So, no more chatting if you’re curious to know what I think and above all if it’s worth the ticket money, all you have to do is continue with the full review!
Unboxing and features
The Beelink MINI S showed up at my house in a very compact and well laid out package. Every single component is in its own space and in full style of the product, we try to save as much space as possible even in the packaging. But I will immediately come to show you the contents of the package:
- 1x PC
- 1x User Manual
- 1x kit for wall mounting
- 2x HDMI cable
- 1x Power cable
In short, everything you need to start using the product at its best. I also really appreciated the fixing kit. Being a very small device, it can be functional hook it to the wall so as to make it almost invisible, the screws and brackets are obviously included.
In any case, let’s move on to talking about the highlight, our Beelink MINI S: the dimensions are nothing short of fascinating, we have a 102 × 115 mm, with a thickness of just 41mm.
Practically it can be placed in any position without taking up the minimum space. But let’s move on to the heart of our computer, and that is our Intel Celeron N5095, with a base frequency of 2.0Ghz and a maximum of 2.9GHz.
Then we have a SATA3 SSD with storage space that starts from the base model with 256GB up to 512GB. I can’t even complain about the RAM, as we have from a minimum of 8GB to a maximum of 16GB DDR4. Basically the product will be delivered to you with Windows 11 inside.
There are 2 HDMI inputs, one Ethernet, 2 USB 3.0 inputs on the back and 2 USB 3.0 inputs on the front. Last but not least, a 3.5mm jack input ready for anyone wishing to connect their headphones. I would say that as a configuration it is not bad. We now come to the heart of the review.
Ok, it’s a mini computer, but what can I do with it?
Beelink MINI S is on sale in its basic version for the modest sum of $ 199. Certainly an attractive price, given the current exorbitant cost of computers. Before proceeding with the purchase, however, there is perhaps a question that anyone should ask themselves and that is: what is the target of the product?
Let’s start from the obvious, if you are looking for a gaming computer or need to use a lot of graphics, this is certainly not the product for you. This mini PC uses Intel UHD Graphics technology, which as you well know is not the best when it comes to resource-intensive tasks.
Having discarded this necessary and necessary premise, we come to the target of the product and that is anyone who needs a PC for fast, small and reliable office operations. Beelink MINI S is just that, the perfect work and study companion that will guarantee you top performance and more.
Office, navigation and more with the snap of your fingers
During my test, I was lucky enough to have to write a presentation that required a 360 degree use of the main office packages. I therefore took full advantage of this Beelink MINI S and I can tell you that what it promises does so much more than just fine.
The highly trusted Intel N5095 is certainly able to accompany you with regard to every single daily task. I got to see that the PC gets along very well even with several web pages open, some Word and Power Point presentations complete with background videos.
Speaking of videos, know that you can safely enjoy 4K / 60FPS content without too many frills. I did not notice any particular stress on the components in these situations and I was pleasantly surprised.
The machine is also suitable to be configured for a dual monitor, so if you have the opportunity, I suggest you make the most of this dynamics in order to maximize productivity
What if I want to play or edit?
Beelink MINI S is a really interesting mini pc, but as I already mentioned, it doesn’t work wonders! Having established that the product is aimed at anyone who needs a machine capable of performing every single request of daily office use, let’s spend a few words about the use of this mini PC for tasks that are a little more expensive in terms of resources.
If for example I wanted to exploit Beelink MINI S for a few gaming sessions, you won’t get very far. Remove the games on the Microsoft store such as plant versus zombie you will not be able to hold up much. It equips 2 with fine details for example, it ranges from 60 to 30fps. Same goes for League of Legends.
If you wanted to use this instead Beelink MINI S for editing or using Photoshop, I suggest you opt for different solutions.
Quiet and efficient!
I want to say a few words about the optimization of this machine. Hats off to the designers of Beelink MINI S, because not only does the device not heat up excessively, it is also very quiet. Personally, it can happen that I spend several hours in front of the computerboth for leisure and work reasons and I assure you that Beelink MINI S has a fan that can hardly be perceived in total silence.
Barring extreme stress situations, the system is very quiet and reliable even when watching very heavy and expensive content.
Furthermore, a further advantage of this product is certainly the Windows 11 license that it carries with it. Furthermore, nothing prevents you from installing a second backup operating system, such as Linux for example, in case you have special needs.
A microSD would have helped!
Two major shortcomings in this unit Beelink MINI S in my opinion are respectively a microSD input and a type C input.
Let’s start, however, with the motivation of the microSD factor: since it is a product with a base memory equal to 256GB, the addition of a microSD it would certainly have benefited in terms of greater storage and above all data portability, without necessarily having to occupy one of the 4 USB slots for an external hard drive or key.
As for the type C input, willy-nilly we are now all going in this direction, consequently the native products that need there are more and more such ports and having to equip oneself with adapters is not always the best.
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