This Beelink MiniPC with Intel WildCat Lake processor relies on UFS 3.1 storage instead of an M.2 SSD

Intel wants to offer with its platform Fireflywith processors WildCat Lakean economical solution Windows laptops to compete with the almost unbeatable price of MacBook Neo. Intel already told us that it would use the supply chain of mobile phones to make these prices possible along with faster availability on this type of PCs. Beelink has taken advantage of these solutions in a Mini PC that incorporates UFS 3.1 storagejust like that of mobile phones.

Beelink bets on UFS 3.1 storage in its new MiniPC

Beelink has presented the Mini PC EQi 304 which includes a processor Intel Core 3 304a low-power processor with 5 cores, 1 high performance and 4 ultra low consumption. But we had already seen this configuration, what is interesting about this Beelink Mini PC is your UFS type storagelike that of mobile phones.

In these times, the 512GB has become a more than acceptable option to offer on computers, and Beelink offers them in this EQi 304. The specifications reveal that the 512 GB are UFS 3.1 instead of including the usual M.2 SSD drives. A solution that is between the eMMC slower and PCIe 4.0 drives that are faster than the UFS 3.1 including.

He UFS 3.1 storage can reach almost 3GB/sa speed similar to those M.2 PCIe 3.0 SSD drivesand far from the 7GB/s that reach the M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD drives which are often included in this type of mini PCs. But Beelink includes this storage integrated, and without expansion options in this UFS 3.1but also includes additional M.2 PCIe 4.0 slotsalthough x2 and x1.

Configurable memory and high-end connectivity

Memory is another key point, offering memory capabilities. 16, 24 or 32 GB with a single channel DDR5 at 5,600 MT/s. The manufacturer offers two versions with SO-DIMM DDR5 expandable up to 64GB or memory LPDDR5 integrated and low consumption. WildCat Lake also offers this specification to reduce costs, with the possibility of memory DDR5but only one channel.

Otherwise, Beelink has not skimped on specifications with dual RJ45 10GbE and 2.5GbE network ports, 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports at 40 Gbpsand one Integrated 85W power supply in a casing that only weighs 500 grams.

Available from $509

He Beelink EQi 304 with 16GB LPDDR5 and 512GB UFS 3.1 is listed by a recommended price of $509rising to the $639 with memory 24GB SO-DIMM already $739 with a module 32GB.

We leave you the complete specifications of this MiniPC with WildCat Lake..

Technical specifications

• Processor: Intel® Core™ 3-304.
• Integrated Graphics: Intel® Xe3-LPG.
• Available RAM memory:

  • 24GB DDR5.
  • 32GB DDR5.
  • 16GB LPDDR5.

• Storage:

  • 512 GB of UFS 3.1 flash memory.
  • 2 M.2 2280 slots for SSD.
  • Until 4TB per slot (8TB total).
  • SSD slot 1 compatible with PCIe 4.0 x2.
  • SSD slot 2 supported PCIe 4.0 x1.

• Operating system: Windows 11 Pro.
• Wireless Connectivity:

  • Wi-Fi 6 (MediaTek MT7922).
  • Bluetooth 5.2.

• Support for up to three simultaneous screens.
• Video outputs:

  • 1 HDMI port with maximum resolution 4K at 60Hz.
  • 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode output.

• Network connectivity:

  • 1 Ethernet port 10GbE.
  • 1 Ethernet port 2.5GbE.

• Front ports:

  • 1 USB-C USB 3.2 10Gbps.
  • 1 USB-A USB 3.2 10Gbps.
  • 1 audio jack 3.5mm.
  • Power button.
  • Power indicator LED.

• Rear ports:

  • 2 ports Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, DisplayPort Alt Mode and data transfer).
  • 2 USB 2.0 ports (480 Mbps).
  • 1 HDMI 4K port at 60 Hz.
  • 1 10 GbE Ethernet port.
  • 1 2.5 GbE Ethernet port.
  • Power connector.

• Dimensions: 126 × 126 × 44.2 mm (without rubber feet).
• Weight: 500 grams.
• Power supply:

  • External adapter.
  • Entry of 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 1.9A.

• Warranty: 3 years.
• Additional features:

  • Auto power on (Auto Power On).
  • Wake-on-LAN (WoL).