If you look at where the mini PC market is heading, Minix’s new lineup is about capturing that early adoption as personal computing needs are getting more specialized, desks are getting smaller, and users want machines that look clean while still doing very specific jobs well.
With this generation, the brand is pushing its new mini PCs into three camps, covering everything from hardcore AI workloads to basic, energy-efficient daily use.
At the top of the stack is the Extreme AI Computing and Professional Workstation range aimed at power users. Models like the EU736-AI and ER939-AI Pro are built for serious AI inference, fast data movement, and heavy multitasking.
Specifically, the EU736-AI is the headline grabber here, pushing up to 180 TOPS of compute and even throwing in an Oculink PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, which hints at external GPU or high-speed storage expansion. Meanwhile, the ER939-AI Pro leans more toward enterprise-style workloads, pairing up to 128GB of memory with dual 10G networking to handle demanding data and network-heavy tasks.
Model | ER919-AI Pro | EU736-AI |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
Total AI TOPS | Up to 126 TOPS | Up to 180 TOPS |
| RAM | 128GB LPDDR5X-8000 | 64GB LPDDR5X-8533 |
Networking | 2x 10GbE + WiFi 7 | 10GbE + 2.5GbE + WiFi 7 |
| I/O Highlights | 4x USB4 + HDMI 2.1 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 + Oculink PCIe 4.0 |
Dropping down a tier, the High-Performance AI Mainstream Commercial and Content Creation segment is for offices and creators who still want AI acceleration without going all-in on workstation-class hardware.
The EU928-AI, built around the Intel Core Ultra series, delivers close to 100 TOPS of AI compute while keeping things flexible with SO-DIMM memory slots. Support for Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 also makes it feel more future-ready, especially for users who rely on fast peripherals and external displays.
Model | ER928-AI |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
Total AI TOPS | Up to 99 TOPS |
| RAM | 64GB DDR5-5600 |
Storage | 1TB PCIe 4.0 |
| Networking | 2x 2.5GbE + WiFi 7 |
I/O Highlights | Thunderbolt 4 + HDMI 2.1 |
Then there’s the lightweight, entry-level side of the lineup, which focuses less on raw power and more on efficiency, size, and value. Models like the NR660 LP, NUC300, and NEO Z95 are already on shelves, targeting basic office work, home entertainment, and digital signage.
The NEO Z95 is by far the “mini-est” of all via its ultra-compact 88 x 88 x 42 mm body and just 36 W power draw, while the NUC300 balances size and features with 2.5G Ethernet and plenty of USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. The NR660 LP sits somewhere in between, offering solid everyday performance thanks to an AMD Ryzen 5 processor.
Model | NR660 LP | NUC300 | NEO Z95 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 6600H | Intel Core 3 N300 | Intel N95 |
RAM | 16GB LPDDR5 | 16GB DDR5 | 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe 3.0 | ||
Networking | WiFi 6E + BT5.2 | 2.5GbE + WiFi 6 | WiFi 5 + BT5.0 |
| TDP | 95W | 48W | 36W |
Dimensions (mm) | 130 x 127 x 46.9 | 117 x 111 x 36 | 88 x 88 x 42 |
Taken as a whole, Minix’s approach makes the direction of the mini PC market pretty obvious, with one end racing toward higher AI compute and faster I/O for professional and AI-driven workloads, while the other is shrinking hardware down as far as possible to save space and power for everyday tasks.
Lastly, they also teased that they will be releasing more models down the line.
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