Thunderobot has launched a new mini PC called the Mix Neo that packs Intel's latest Lunar Lake silicon into a small enough form factor to fit in your backpack. This device is significant because it packs fast memory and fast networking into a device that weighs less than a pound. It makes sense for people who want to get desktop performance in a package that's more portable than a desktop tower. The device boasts 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory clocked at 8533 MHz, making it fast enough to access data quickly for basic tasks and creative tasks that aren't too intensive.
Compact 480-gram device features dual 2.5G Ethernet and Lunar Lake silicon
The Mix Neo has the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor that comes with an eight-core, eight-thread architecture consisting of four Lion Cove performance cores and four Skymont efficiency cores for performance and battery life when plugged into external power sources. The device has the integrated Intel Arc 140V graphics that Thunderobot claims is powerful enough for casual gaming and watching content. It's a pure integrated graphics solution so you don't have to worry about a discrete graphics card.
Specifications
- CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
- RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X-8533
- GPU: Intel Arc 140V
- Storage: 512 GB or 1 TB SSD
- Connectivity: Dual 2.5G Ethernet, WiFi 6
For its size, the Mix Neo has great connectivity. It comes with dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast wired networking. It also comes with WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 support for fast and stable connections to devices and networks.
The device has just one M.2 2280 slot for the drive so you'll get PCIe 3.0 storage that's easy to change or replace. The device is small with dimensions of 128 x 128 x 53.5 mm and only weighs 480 grams. It's way smaller than most mini PCs.
The Mix Neo comes with 16 GB of non-upgradeable LPDDR5X memory, so you'll have to choose the right amount of storage at the time of purchase. Thunderobot offers a 512 GB SSD model and a 1 TB SSD model. According to performance numbers, the Core Ultra 7 256V performs the same as the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 APU in single-threaded performance. It's 2-3% slower in multi-threaded performance than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 APU and the Arc 140V iGPU is a bit faster than the AMD Radeon 780M in terms of graphics processing.
The Mix Neo comes in a 512 GB storage model for 3,824.15 YUAN ($572) CNY ($572) and a higher 1 TB storage model for 4,249.15 YUAN ($636) CNY ($636). You can buy it in China right now through JD.com. There's no news yet on a global launch, but Thunderobot has an international presence so there's a good chance we'll see it globally. If you're outside of China, you'll have to wait for an official launch.
Overall, the Mix Neo is a complete package that has modern connectivity and efficient silicon that's super portable. It's great for people who value portability and network speed more than expandability and discrete graphics. It's a great secondary system for professionals on the go because it's so small and packs a lot of integrated performance. Just be sure you know your storage requirements because you can't upgrade the RAM.
Source: NotebookCheck
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