There’s another tiny desktop computer on the way that measures just 2.4″ x 2.4″ x 1.7″ and the newest model is the most powerful yet.
The upcoming 4K mini PC from Shenzhen GMK Tech is the same size as the Chuwi LarkBox and XCY X51 mini PCs, and it has the same port selection as those models.
But Shenzhen GMK Tech says its little computer has the highest-performance processor of the bunch. It also has the smallest power adapter.
The GMK 4K mini PC isn’t available for purchase yet, but GMK plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign for the little computer in August.
Update 8/04/2020: The little PC will be called the GMK NucBox, and it will have a retail price of $209, but backers of the Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign will be able to reserve one for $159 and up.Â
The system is powered by an Intel Celeron J4125 processor which is an energy-efficient 10-watt processor based on Intel Atom architecture. The 4-core, 4-thread chip isn’t exactly a speed demon and this little computer probably isn’t the best choice for resource-intensive tasks like gaming, video editing, or 3D design.
But the chip should be able to handle 4K video playback, which is why GMK calls this a 4K mini PC. And with higher CPU frequencies than those used in the Chuwi LarkBox’s Celeron J4115 processor, the GMK mini PC should be a little faster than the LarkBox… and significantly faster than the XCY X51, which has a slower Intel Celeron N4100 6-watt, quad-core processor.
Here’s a comparison of the three 2.4-inch mini PCs.
GMK 4K mini PC | XCY X51 | Chuwi LarkBox | |
Processor | Intel Celeron J4125 4-cores/4-threads 2.5 GHz base 2.7 boost 10W TDP | Intel Celeron N4100 4-cores/4-threads 1.1 GHz base 2.4 GHz boost 6W TDP | Intel Celeron J4115 4-cores/4-threads 1.8 GHz base 2.5 GHz boost 10W TDP |
GPU | Intel UHD 600 250 MHz base 750 MHz boost | Intel UHD 600 200 MHz base 700 MHz boost | Intel UHD 600 250 MHz base 750 MHz boost |
RAM | 8GBÂ LPDDR4 | 8GBÂ LPDDR4 | 6GBÂ LPDDR4 |
Storage | 128GB SSD | 128GB M.2 2242 SSD | 128GB eMMC M.2 2242 SSD slot |
Ports | 1 x USB Type-C 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A 1 x HDMI 1 x 3.5mm audio 1 x microSD card reader | 1 x USB Type-C 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A 1 x HDMI 1 x 3.5mm audio 1 x microSD card reader | 1 x USB Type-C 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A 1 x HDMI 1 x 3.5mm audio 1 x microSD card reader |
Wireless | WiFi 5 (867Mbps) Bluetooth 4.2 | WiFi 5 Bluetooth 4.2 | WiFi 5 (867 Mbps) Bluetooth 5.1 |
Dimensions | 62mm x 62mm x 42mm (2.4″ x 2.4″ x 1.7″) | 62mm x 62mm x 42mm (2.4″ x 2.4″ x 1.7″) | 62mm x 62mm x 42mm (2.4″ x 2.4″ x 1.7″) |
Weight | 125 grams (4.4 oz) | 121 grams (4.3 oz) | 127 grams (4.5 oz) |
Update: The the GMK website has a little more information about the company’s mini PC. It looks like the computer will ship in September and it will be priced at about $200.
There is something that I would like to know, is the storage will be ssd or emmc ? on numerous websites it says it will be emmc but on yours and gmk website it says ssd.
There’s also a 4th company that is selling the same device but that one is Japanese.
@llvee
Out of curiosity: the name of the Japanese company? Thank you.
I had to dig really deep into the comments section of Larkbox to get it. Here you go.
skynew jp
The product name is skynew-m1t
Awesome! The reason I was asking for, as I expected, they have some other designs I fancy more than this particular one and it’s easier to survey just one Japanese site than dozens of Chinese ones for some solid designs, then finding the Chinese original via reverse image search. I hope you could follow me. 🙂
For example I like this one, with the 8th generation Intel Core processor: https://www.skynew.jp/SHOP/skynew-s3.html
Now how do I find the same thing on AliExpress? A Google reverse image search only brought up Japanese results. Which is strange. This looks like one of those typical Chinese PCs.
For example I like this one, with the 8th generation Intel Core processor in what looks like a fanless case: https://www.skynew.jp/SHOP/skynew-s3.html
Now how do I find the same thing on AliExpress? A Google reverse image search only brought up Chinese results. Which is strange, as this model looks like one of those typical Chines mini PCs.
So what’s going on? Did the design documents/schematics for the Larkbox get released on the Chinese internet?
One company – many dealers. Special orders . It’s trivial.
Any idea who the ODM company was?
Same as Ace PC, one company did the design and engineering work and several companies did the branding and marketing activities.
I think it’s called ODMs (original design manufacturer) who actually designs and produces a product and companies slap their name on it. I believe even large companies use ODMs too for some products like HP.
Isn’t it pretty obvious that those are all the same thing, probably from the same factory, just reconfigured with different off-the-shelf pin-compatible components?