The mini PC market is entering a new phase as user needs become more specialized, while demand for compact, visually clean setups continues to grow. In its latest lineup, Minix clearly positions its products across three distinct segments, covering extreme AI computing, high-performance mainstream commercial use, and lightweight, entry-level efficiency.
At the top end, the Extreme AI Computing and Professional Workstation series is built for users who need serious AI inference, fast data throughput, and heavy-duty computing. Models such as the Minix EU736-AI and ER939-AI Pro target this crowd, with the EU736-AI standing out thanks to a claimed peak of 180 TOPS and an Oculink PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, opening the door to external GPUs or high-speed storage expansion. Meanwhile, the ER939-AI Pro focuses on data-intensive workloads with support for up to 128GB of memory and dual 10G Ethernet, catering to advanced networking and processing demands.
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 |
Sitting in the middle is the High-Performance AI Mainstream Commercial and Content Creation segment powered by the Intel Core Ultra platform, and one of them is the Minix EU928-AI, positioned for business users and creators who want strong overall performance with AI acceleration, offering close to 100 TOPS of AI compute. With SO-DIMM memory slots for upgrades, along with Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 support, the system is pitched as a more future-ready option for offices and creative workflows.
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 |
On the other end of the spectrum, the Energy-Efficient Lightweight Entry-Level series focuses on compact size, low power draw, and affordability for everyday tasks, with the debut seeing the NR660 LP, NUC300, and NEO Z95 targeting basic office use, home entertainment, and digital signage. The NEO Z95 emphasizes extreme compactness with an 88 x 88 x 42 mm chassis and just 36 W power consumption, while the NUC300 highlights value with 2.5G Ethernet and multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. The NR660 LP rounds out the lineup with balanced performance powered by 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 |
Overall, the direction of the mini PC market is becoming clearer, with one path pushing aggressively toward higher AI compute and faster I/O for professional workloads, and the other doubling down on smaller footprints and lower energy use for everyday computing.
