N6: Compact mini PC with unusual design and support for magnetic HDD

The SZBox N6 is a new mini PC that comes in the design of an Android TV box case with an RGB LED strip. The model comes in several variants, namely with 8 or 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 128, 256, 512 GB or a 1 TB SSD. The model is also offered as a barebone, that is, without RAM and SSD, allowing users to save a little cash if they already have the RAM and SSD on hand. An M.2 2280 SSD can be installed, but data can only be transferred via SATA. A hard drive or an SSD in 2.5-inch format can also be installed via SATA provided the drive is no more than 7 millimeters high.

The installed Intel N150 processor is a fairly modern but not particularly powerful processor, making it more suitable for simpler applications such as web browsing or text editing. The mini PC, which measures approximately 11 x 6.5 x 3.1 centimeters, features two HDMI ports for image output at 4K resolution and 60 Hz. Network connectivity is possible via Ethernet at gigabit speeds, but WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 are also available. Lastly, four USB 3.2 ports and audio jack are on board.

The model is available via AliExpress for a minimum price of $173. Since this is a direct import, warranty rights are not guaranteed in the event of a claim.