BioStar intros new mini PC with Intel Twin Lake CPU and plenty of connectivity options

BioStar has introduced a new mini PC, dubbed the EdgeComp MT-N150. As the name suggests, the mini PC is powered by a quad-core Intel Twin Lake processor with a decent amount of compute power for non-intensive tasks. 

To be more specific, the 4-core, 4-thread Intel N150 processor belongs to the "Twin Lake" family of chips. As can be expected from a 6-watt, quad-core CPU made up entirely of Gracemont efficiency cores, multi-core performance is rather displeasing by modern standards. In synthetic multicore Benchmarks, the CPU can only manage to keep up with a 4-year old AMD Ryzen 3 7320U chip.

The mini PC can be equipped with a single stick of up to 16 GB DDR5-4800 RAM. Storage requirements are handled by M.2 2230, M.2 3042/3052, M.2 2242/2280, and a SATA III slot.

For industrial workflows, however, reliability is a far more crucial aspect. This is exactly where the MT-N150 mini PC is expected to deliver, courtesy of BioStar's expertise and experience in this arena. The mini PC features a host of connectivity options, which have been detailed below:

• Dual USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, dual USB 2.0 Type-A
• USB-C with DisplayPort Alt mode, 100-watt PD
• Dual 1G Ethernet
• Dual HDMI
• Single audio out, audio in

Wireless requirements can be taken care of with an add-on Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module. Options for 4G cellular connectivity are also on the table. The EdgeComp MT-N150 mini PC measures 19.6 x 19.3 x 4.5 cm (7.72 x 7.6 x 1.77 inches) and has a volume of around 1.7 L.

As mentioned earlier, the product is primarily for industrial usage. Rather unsurprisingly, pricing details have not been disclosed publicly and are likely to depend on order volume. For more details, potential customers can refer to BioStar's official website. 

Possible alternative for normal consumers: GMKtec G11 mini PC (currently $309 on Amazon).