Intro and Specs
Kamrui wasn’t a name that rang a bell when I first received our Mini PC review unit and honestly, I wasn’t really expecting much as there are so many Mini PCs on the market that range from absolute garbage to pretty good. Well, Kamrui is now at the top of my list when it comes to choosing an inexpensive but quality machine from here on out! Let’s dive in.
Here are the specs from the official Amazon product page for this small wonder:
12th Intel Alder Lake-N97 - KAMRUI E2 mini pc is powered by Newest 12th Alder Lake N97 (2.0GHz, MAX TO 3.6GHz, 4 cores, 6MB Cache) processor. Performance +25%, GPU +12% compared with (N100/N95/N150). E2 mini computer is smaller, only 5.03x5.03x2.02 inches. Easier to carry anywhere for flexible working. Compact size makes the mini computer the top choice for your light Office work, 4K video playback, online education, design and etc.
16GB DDR4 + 512GB SSD, Upgrade Friendly - KAMRUI N97 mini pc has built-in single channel 16GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB M.2 SATA SSD. You can replace the SSD to max 2TB or add a 2TB of 2.5-inch 7mm SATA SSD(not included) to expand the storage. Large capacity enables you to switch back and forth between more applications and save more favorite documents or movies with this mini pc.
UHD Graphics & 4K Triple Screen Display - Mini desktop computer has equipped with UHD Graphics (Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency 1.20 GHz), supports 4K@60GHz three screen display(2X HDIM+VGA). Images come alive with new levels of realism, text is sharp and clear, and colors are more vibrant. You can enjoy 4K Web surfing, video playback, watching TV, home theater, and enjoy the entertainment with your family. This mini pc with Dual HDMI Ports and 1 VGA, easily connecting 3 monitors, reduce waiting time, efficiency doubled Work, Entertaining and Creation.
Stable WiFi & Fast BT - KAMRUI micro computer comes with Gigabit Ethernet supports. Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth enables you to connect multiple wireless devices such as mice, keyboard, monitoring equipment, printer and monitor. High-speed wireless connection technology, reliable and efficient transmission speed, providing a faster internet experience for browsing and streaming. Small mini pc supports Wake On LAN, PXE Boot, RTC Wake and Auto Power On, ideal to use as a server.
Upgraded Interface + Efficient Heat Dissipation - Mini E2 mini pc comes with multiple interfaces (10M/100M/1000M RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Port ×1,USB3.2 Type-A Port×2,USB2.0 Type-A Port×2,DC IN ×1,HDMI 2.0 ×2, VGA×1,3.5mm Audio Jack ×1). The mini computer built-in ultra-quiet fan, heat sink, and hard drive cooling cover help to cool down the CPU processor and reduce hardware loss, delivering faster response speed so you don't have to worry about multitasking overheating your product.
Those are pretty impressive specs for such a reasonably priced little machine not to mention the build quality is top notch which also looks and feels pretty solid. No you won’t be able to run the latest games or high-end video editors but that isn’t what the Kamrui is designed for. It’s for light to medium workloads and it that arena, it excels.
Performance and Verdict
Once again, when I first opened the box I really wasn’t expecting much but a slow and sluggish performance, especially in Windows. Color me surprised! This little beast really runs well and the performance was snappy and with plenty of RAM and storage to boot, this is a fantastic PC for those not wanting to break the bank when shopping.
Once again, this is the best and most cost-effective Mini PC I’ve tried in years. It’s changed my outlook on these little units and I will definitely consider Kamrui for all my future Mini PC needs. For less than $200, you can get a solid PC experience. Check ‘em out!
