Minix segments next-gen mini PCs across AI workstations, commercial systems, and compact entry models
Minix has unveiled a new generation of mini PCs that reflects a broader shift in the compact PC market toward specialization, with distinct product lines designed for AI-heavy professional workloads, mainstream commercial use, and lightweight, energy-efficient deployment.
At the high end, Minix is targeting professional and enterprise users with its Extreme AI Computing and Professional Workstation series, led by the EU736-AI and ER939-AI Pro. The EU736-AI is positioned as a flagship model, delivering up to 180 TOPS of AI compute and integrating an Oculink PCIe 4.0 x4 interface for external graphics or high-speed storage expansion, while the ER939-AI Pro emphasizes data-intensive workloads through support for up to 128GB of memory and dual 10G Ethernet for advanced networking scenarios.
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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 |
For mainstream business and content creation, Minix’s High-Performance AI Commercial series is built around the Intel Core Ultra platform. The EU928-AI anchors this segment, offering close to 100 TOPS of AI compute alongside upgradeable SO-DIMM memory. With Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 support, the system is positioned as a future-ready option for offices and creators that require AI acceleration without moving to workstation-class hardware.
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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 |
At the entry level, Minix continues to focus on compact size and power efficiency with models such as the NR660 LP, NUC300, and NEO Z95, which are already available. These systems are aimed at basic office computing, home entertainment, and digital signage deployments, with the NEO Z95 highlighting extreme compactness and low power consumption, the NUC300 emphasizing value through 2.5G Ethernet and multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, and the NR660 LP delivering balanced everyday performance powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 processor.
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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 |
||
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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, Minix’s latest lineup underscores a growing bifurcation in the mini PC market, where one track prioritizes high AI compute density and advanced I/O for professional use, while the other pushes further toward smaller footprints and lower power draw for mass deployment.
With additional launches expected in March and April, the company appears set to capitalize on a period of structural growth in the mini PC segment.
