The Minix ZR535 is a new mini PC that uses an older but recently revived AMD processor. It comes with the Ryzen 5 3501U, which is a mid-range chip from the Picasso series.
This AMD chip in the Minix ZR535 has a quad-core CPU and RX Vega 8 graphics. While it is not as strong as the Radeon 780M, it works well for everyday media playback. Its performance is similar to the Intel N97, so it can handle daily tasks and light office work.
Minix uses a dual-fan cooling system for the AMD processor and adds a separate cooler for the SSD. With dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, this mini PC could be a good choice for both general use and as a basic NAS.
Besides the two Gigabit Ethernet ports, the mini PC also includes these ports:
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
- 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
- 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
- 1x HDMI 2.1
- 1x DisplayPort 1.4
- 1x 3.5mm audio
The Minix ZR535 supports WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless connections. It also has two SO-DIMM DDR4 memory slots, two M.2 SSD slots, options for 15W or 28W TDP, and can support up to three displays at once.
Minix sells the ZR535 in one version with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for $529. The release date hasn’t been announced yet. If you want something similar, the Bosgame E2 Plus with the same AMD chip is already available (8/256GB currently $199.49 on Amazon).
