Voyo WinPad A1 Mini 8.0" Windows 8.1, Intel Atom Z3735D 1.3-1.8 GHz QuadCore 2GB/32GB - Device Reviews and Information

Voyo WinPad A1 Mini 8.0" Windows 8.1, Intel Atom Z3735D 1.3-1.8 GHz QuadCore 2GB/32GB
Voyo WinPad A1 Mini 8.0" Windows 8.1, Intel Atom Z3735D 1.3-1.8 GHz QuadCore 2GB/32GB
Maybe the BEST Windows 8 tablet value for money out!
Let us use this thread to discuss tips, tricks, hacks and experience with this tablet!
UNBOXING (Check more info in the video description on YT)
MEGA REVIEW (Check more info in the video description on YT)
The test includes
- Design and ports
- Weight and size
- Connections to USB keyboard, 4 port hub and mouse
- Desktop, Diskspace, System and Settings
- Windows 8 split Screen
- Bluetooth, Sound, Youtube, Autorotation
- Internet-Browser-Test, Onscreen keyboard
- Windows Store / Film Store
- Viewing angle test
- 3D Gaming
- Conclusion
Highlights:
- Intel Atom Z3735D 1.3-1.8 GHz Quad Core
- 8.0 Inch 16:10 with resolution 1280x800
- 10 Points Touchscreen Capacitive
- Windows 8.1 (full multilanguage)
- RAM: 2 GB / ROM: 32 GB
- 2 MP Back Camera + 2 MP Front Camera
- Support Bluetooth / WIFI / External 3G Dongle
- Mini HDMI / Micro USB / SD Card slot

I by mistake placed this in the wrong forum, could an admin please move it to the correct one for me? thanks!

I saw the Voyo a1 mini being listed for such a low price, i just HAD to look up a review and found yours. What an amazing tablet this is!
Great review btw, you covered up pretty much everything where i was interested in and just bought one yesterday on Banggood for $164,49.
There are some 5% discount coupons if you google, and that will make it cost just $156 which is really really cheap imo

Imo 8" tablets are too small for windows...

The only complain about this tablet is the autonomy, only six hours of moderate work. I discover that it recharge, slowly, also from the microusb port. It's a little great machine IMHO. I don't regret my old netbook Aspire One, this Voyo is fastest, better screen, more practical and stable.
Inviato dal mio Elephone-P10C utilizzando Tapatalk

We have a proper thread HERE
If you want we can discuss over there

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Onda V975 Android 9.7" Tablet Retina Screen 2048x1536 / Allwinner A31 Quad Core

A gaming test, review and unboxing video I would like to share.
Onda V975 (V3 hardware) Android 9.7" Tablet Retina Screen 2048x1536 / Allwinner A31 Quad Core
If you have interest in this tablet, then it can be found on DHGate
Link in the videos.
UNBOXING
GAMING TEST
FULL IN-DEPTH REVIEW
Item specifics
Category: Tablet PC
Processor Brand: Allwinner A31 Quad Core
CPU Speed: 1.2GHz
Operating System: Android 4.2 (Can be upgraded to 4.4 Kitkat)
Camera: Rear 5MP/Front 2MP
Function Comb: Web Camera External 3G WIFI
Display Resolution: 2048x1536
Memory Capacity: 1GB
ROM Capacity: 16GB
Screen Size: 9.7 inch
Brand: Onda
Processor Main Frequency: Quad Core
Screen Type: Capacitive Screen
Item Dimensions 242x179x8.3mm
Support OTG & HDMI
Support SD Cards
Playstore installed
Built in stereo speakers
PS. It can be upgraded to the official 4.4 Kitkat.

MINIX NEO Z64 Windows Edition Review

Hi all,
I know this is technically for Android devices but the Z64 can also run Android so I think it fits.
I had a chance to review the MINIX NEO Z64 Windows Edition. Thanks to GeekBuying for providing me a sample to review. You can get one from them here running Windows or Android.
Technical Specs
Chipset: Intel Baytrail quad core processor with Intel HD graphics (Z3735F)
RAM: 2 GB DDR3
Storage: 32GB eMMC + microSD slot up to 128GB
Video & Audio Output: HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm Audio
Connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
USB: 2x USB 2.0 port
OS: Windows 8.1 with Bing (32-bit)
Unboxing
Key Points
The device boots up fast, reaching the Windows Start screen in just 13 seconds.
It runs Windows 8.1 with Bing which is 32-bit and comes activated so no "trial" version as we've seen with some devices.
When the device first boots up, it has 20.1/24.7GB free. The remaining space is allocated to system and recovery partitions.
Kodi performed brilliantly, handling most codecs - even 1080p Hi10p samples were watchable (although there were a few dropped frames). Auto framerate switching worked flawlessly.
Gaming performance was quite good given the relatively weak GPU, competently handling Beach Buggy Racing on Maximum settings at 1080p.
I had no issues streaming 1080p videos from an NFS share via WiFi which was great.
Verdict
Overall, the MINIX NEO Z64 is an impressive little Windows PC that would make an excellent HTPC or desktop. Its built-quality and performance exceed its budget price tag.
For more images and benchmarks, see http://hometheatrelife.com/minix-neo-z64-review-quadcore-windows-mini-pc/

Chuwi Hi8 Pro: Beautiful and Excellent Type-C Tablet

The Main Features of Chuwi Hi8 Pro:
1. 14nm Process Intel X5 Series CPU (Cherry Trail Z8300)
2. 8 Inch 283 PPI 1920*1200 Screen Resolution
3. 32 Bits Windows 10 + 64 Bits Android 5.1 Dual OS
4. Type-C Slot, Faster Transmission of Data
Others:
Premium Design + Narrow Bezel
2GB DDR3L RAM + 32GB eMMC ROM (Extended Up to 64GB)
HDMI HD Output + WiDi Wireless + Bluetooth 4.0
4000mAh Battery + 2MP Front Camera, 2MP Back Camera
Release Date: Probably in January, 2016
Chuwi Hi10 Pro vs Hi8 Pro, which better?
Zunera M said:
Chuwi Hi10 Pro vs Hi8 Pro, which better?
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I don't own the Hi8 Pro, but i have the Hi10 Pro for about 2 days. So far I like the tablet. Runs smooth and had no issues. battery life is about 3-4 hours (depending on workload). The keyboard dock is also quite nice. The only downside is that is is Windows only (no Android or dual-boot version). Also, it is more expensive than what Hi8 Pro will cost.
Chuwi Hi10 Pro Pros (over Hi8 Pro):
1 USB-3 Port and 1 USB-2 Port (vs only one USB-C port)
64GB internal storage expandable via microSD Card or external HDD (vs 32GB for Hi8 Pro)
4GB RAM (vs 2GB for Hi8 Pro)
10.1" screen (vs 8" inscreen)
Bigger battery (however, screen is bigger so it should last the same)
64-bit Windows 10 (Home edition)
Optional keyboard dock with trackpad (that ads another USB port as well)
Zunera M said:
Chuwi Hi10 Pro vs Hi8 Pro, which better?
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For personally, I really like the Chuwi Hi8 Pro ...
Battery 4000 mAh will be the weak spot. Looking forward to your review!
Do you think it would be possible to install Android x86 on this tablet to get dual boot functionality?
iKrautDroid said:
Do you think it would be possible to install Android x86 on this tablet to get dual boot functionality?
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Google's android 5.0 OS can be adapted with x86 architecture, the compatibility are gvery good. And it also can support ART mode ...
Do you have a custom rom for Hi8?
I mean for example RemixOS, MIUI with multi-language.
I perfer its new product, Chuwi hi12 . The screen size is large enough for me using.
Most important, i am interested in its pressure sensitive stylus and magnet C docking.

Replace OS Android to Windows 10

Is there any development to replace the Android to Windows 10?
The specs of this tab s4 is no different to galaxy book 2
hermanwen said:
Is there any development to replace the Android to Windows 10?
The specs of this tab s4 is no different to galaxy book 2
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This is not a development post.
It should be in Q&A.
Also why would anyone actually want to replace a perfectly good Android OS with a clunky Windows OS?
Just buy a Windows device in the first place.
ashyx said:
This is not a development post.
It should be in Q&A.
Also why would anyone actually want to replace a perfectly good Android OS with a clunky Windows OS?
Just buy a Windows device in the first place.
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Amoled display?
Too51oll said:
Amoled display?
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You can purchase a fair few AMOLED display laptops see below.. Quick Google Search!
Alienware 2018 13 OLED. Alienware 2018 13 laptop sports a 13" display, which can be either an LCD or an OLED. ...
Samsung Galaxy Book (12") ...
Lenovo X1 Yoga 2017. ...
Alienware 13 R3 OLED 2017. ...
Apple MacBook Pro 2016. ...
Alienware OLED 13 gaming laptop. ...
Samsung Galaxy TabPro S. ...
HP Spectre X360 OLED.
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hermanwen said:
Is there any development to replace the Android to Windows 10?
The specs of this tab s4 is no different to galaxy book 2
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it's massively different ? Cpu is intel ? Screen size is 10.6inch ? Unless I’m missing something? Witch windows tab did you compare yours with?
If you want windows 10 tablet buy the galaxy book 12. Same resolution, I5 with 128gb 4gb ram, amoled and s-pen. I have one, it's a nice windows tablet and I can dual boot android. Only killer is battery life. Winds sucks battery.
gottahavit said:
If you want windows 10 tablet buy the galaxy book 12. Same resolution, I5 with 128gb 4gb ram, amoled and s-pen. I have one, it's a nice windows tablet and I can dual boot android. Only killer is battery life. Winds sucks battery.
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How to dual boot Android?
hi there
ashyx said:
This is not a development post.
It should be in Q&A.
Also why would anyone actually want to replace a perfectly good Android OS with a clunky Windows OS?
Just buy a Windows device in the first place.
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yeah you're right, however i would like to test the tabs using windows 10
i try to compare with galaxy book 2 spec
OS: Windows 10 in S Mode
Screen: 12.0in sAMOLED FHD+ (2160x1440)
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 (Quad 2.96GHz + Quad 1.7 GHz)
Modem: Snapdragon X20 LTE Modem Cat.18 5CA, 4X4 MIMO
Memory: 4GB
Storage: 128GB
Cameras: 8Mp Rear / 5Mp Front
Ports: USB Type-C x2, microSD, 3.5mm jack
Sensors: Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor
Audio: Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Wireless: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4+5GHz, VHT80 MIMO
Dimensions: 287.5 x 200.4 x 7.6mm
Weight: 839g
Battery: Up to 20 hours (Windows 10 S)
Accessories: S Pen, Keyboard (included)
while galaxy tab s4 with specs as follow:
NETWORK Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
LAUNCH Announced 2018, August
Status Available. Released 2018, August
BODY Dimensions 249.3 x 164.3 x 7.1 mm (9.81 x 6.47 x 0.28 in)
Weight 482g (Wi-Fi), 483g (LTE) (1.06 lb)
SIM Nano-SIM
- Stylus
DISPLAY Type Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 10.5 inches, 321.9 cm2 (~78.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~287 ppi density)
Multitouch Yes
PLATFORM OS Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU Adreno 540
MEMORY Card slot microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 64/256 GB, 4 GB RAM or 6 GB RAM (Korea only)
MAIN CAMERA Single 13 MP, AF
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video [email protected]
SELFIE CAMERA Single 8 MP
Video [email protected]
SOUND Alert types Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
3.5mm jack Yes
- Speakers tuned by AKG/HARMAN
- Dolby Atmos sound
COMMS WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Radio No
USB 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector; magnetic connector
FEATURES Sensors Iris scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser HTML5
- Fast battery charging
- Samsung Dex
- ANT+ support
- MP4/H.264 player
- MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player
- Photo/video editor
- Document editor
BATTERY Non-removable Li-Po 7300 mAh battery
MISC Colors Black, White
SAR 1.09 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.34 W/kg (body)
Price About 700 EUR
N1NJATH3ORY said:
You can purchase a fair few AMOLED display laptops see below.. Quick Google Search!
Alienware 2018 13 OLED. Alienware 2018 13 laptop sports a 13" display, which can be either an LCD or an OLED. ...
Samsung Galaxy Book (12") ...
Lenovo X1 Yoga 2017. ...
Alienware 13 R3 OLED 2017. ...
Apple MacBook Pro 2016. ...
Alienware OLED 13 gaming laptop. ...
Samsung Galaxy TabPro S. ...
HP Spectre X360 OLED.
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it's massively different ? Cpu is intel ? Screen size is 10.6inch ? Unless I’m missing something? Witch windows tab did you compare yours with?
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windows 10 too boring for tablet. Battery drain so fast, low perfomance, see youtube 2k lag frame rate and very hot. I had tab pro s12" and sold it. happy when use tab s4, fast and smooth, many app support for tablet android.
I actually have a wi sows tablet and hardly ever use it.
I have 5 android tablets and much prefer the simplicity.
N1NJATH3ORY said:
You can purchase a fair few AMOLED display laptops see below.. Quick Google Search!
Alienware 2018 13 OLED. Alienware 2018 13 laptop sports a 13" display, which can be either an LCD or an OLED. ...
Samsung Galaxy Book (12") ...
Lenovo X1 Yoga 2017. ...
Alienware 13 R3 OLED 2017. ...
Apple MacBook Pro 2016. ...
Alienware OLED 13 gaming laptop. ...
Samsung Galaxy TabPro S. ...
HP Spectre X360 OLED.
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Most of those are laptops not tablets
Found out by quick Google search.....
Chyeo1979 said:
How to dual boot Android?
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Just install Android X86, I've installed on this and many other windows devices. Again keep in mind that while the I5 is SIGNIFICANTLY faster than even the tab s4 at most activities, is better at multitasking, has a fantastic keyboard and touchpad cove, and this is not a heavy tablet, the battery life is HORRIBLE even in android. The i5 just sucks up too much juice.
I prefer Android OS.
There is an application which supposedly is able to replace android OS with any windows version. You may check the following link and try it
Code:
www.changemysoftwares.com
Please share your experience if you were able to port windows into Galaxy Tab S4

Beelink U59 review: an excellent budget mini PC

The good:
Beautiful, neat and compact design.
Licensed Windows 11 Pro
Dual-channel memory
Decent performance.
Full of connectivity options.
The bad:
No SD or MicroSD card slot.
The top side easily attracts scratches and figerprints.
Beelink’s mini PCs range from budget Atom-based models all the way up to the AMD Ryzen 7 and Intel Core i7 powerhouses. The all new Beelink U59 is a budget mini PC which comes with the latest Intel Jasper Lake Celeron N5095 processor, configurable RAM and SSD of up to 16GB/512GB, a neat and attractive new design, and a moderate price tag. It is designed for basic home and office use, and it works as designed.
Main specs of the Beelink U59
Processor: Intel Jasper Lake Celeron N5095
CPU: 4 cores, 4 threads, 2.0-2.9GHz
GPU Intel UHD Graphics
Process technique: 10nm
OS: Windows 11 Pro 64bit
RAM: 8/16GB DDR4 2400MHz (16GB in my review)
Storage: 256GB/512GB SSD (512GB in my review)
Network: WiFi5 + BT 4.0 / Ethernet Gigabit
Ports: 4x USB 3.0 / 1x USB-C / 2x HDMI 2.0 / 3.5mm audio jack
Accessories: 12V-3A DC adapter/ 2x HDMI Cable (1m & 0.2m) / User Manual
Packaging
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Finally, Beelink has redesigned the packaging of their products, we saw that on the SER, which we just reviewed last month, and now, the retail package of the U59 is also simple but attractive.
Inside the packaging you will find a U59 mini PC, a wall-mount bracket, a 36-watt power adapter, two HDMI cables, a bag of screws, and a user manual.
Design
The U59 is tiny. Measuring only 124*113*42mm, it is not much bigger than an average TV box, and takes up almost no room on your desk. You can even make it disappear by using the included bracket, which mounts the mini PC onto the back of a monitor.
The U59 has a simple, but elegant design. The material used on the top is acrylic plastic, which gives the PC’s top a glossy and reflective look. It may be easy on the eyes when it’s clean, but unfortunately, it is not only a fingerprint magnet, but also easily attracts scratches.
As a budget mini PC, the U59 has a plastic case, but thanks to the beautiful metal-like coating, it doesn’t look too plasticky or cheap.
The front of the mini PC sports a CMOS reset hole, two USB 3.0 ports, a multi-function USB-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack with mic support, as well as a red power button which has a status LED built in.
The rear side of the U59 plays host to two USB 3.0 ports, a full-size Ethernet, two HDMI 2.0 ports, and a DC-in port.
The system is actively cooled, so there are plenty of vents on three sides of its case.
There are four rubber feet on the bottom side to elevate the U59 while it sits on the desk.
Getting access to the internals is quite easy, just remove the four screws on the bottom and you will be able to upgrade the RAM and SSD. There is also a slot for a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive of up to 1TB.
The U59 weighs only 330g, not much heavier than some of the latest smartphones. Moving it around in the house or taking it on a journey shouldn’t be much of an effort. The build quality is solid and definitely above average, as the mini PC feels robust and sturdy in my hands, and looks like it will survive a reasonable amount of office abuse, possibly even occasional falls.
Setting it up
Setting up the U59 is extremely easy. Plug in the power adapter, a mouse and a keyboard, then you are good to go.
During first-time start-up, you will need to go through some of the Microsoft Windows initialization protocols (choosing your region and language, connecting to the network, logging into your Microsoft account, etc), which is easy but does take some time.
Software & apps
The U59 ships with licensed Windows 10 Pro, but since it has the TPM2.0 chip and meets all the requirements of Windows 11, you can get the upgrade right after booting it up for the first time, at least that’s what I did. Average consumers may not know the difference between Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro. But for power users, Windows 11 Pro offers lots of extra features, such as being able to join a domain, Hyper-V for virtualization, and getting updates from Windows Update for Business.
Performance
This mini PC is powered by an Intel Jasper Lake Celeron N5095 quad core processor (2.0-2.9GHz). This 11th generation Celeron chip is not a powerhouse and won’t match the latest Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors found in mainstream laptops and desktop PCs in terms of performance, but it is more than capable for basic office tasks, media playback and light gaming. The U59 I received has 16GB LPDDR4 memory under the hood to take care of multi-tasking, that’s a hell lot of RAM for an entry-level PC.
First, I ran Maxon's latest CPU-crunching Cinebench R23 test, which is fully threaded to make use of all available processor cores and threads. Cinebench stresses the CPU rather than the GPU to render a complex image. The result is a proprietary score indicating a PC's suitability for processor-intensive workloads. The U59 scored 629 in single core, 1544 in multi-core.
I also ran the Cinebench R20 test in order to compare the U59 to other budget mini PCs I had tested before, and was pleasantly surprised to see that it was way ahead of the Beelink GK mini, which runs on a Gemini Lake Celeron J4125 processor, and even edged out the Intel NUC 7, which is powered by an Intel Kaby Lake Core i3-7100U SoC.
In the cross platform Geekbench 5 test, the U59 scored 608 in CPU single core, 2009 in multi-core, and 2125 in OpenCL.
The U59 also did quite well in the Fritz Chess Benchmark, achieving 7975 kilo nodes per second.
PCMark simulates different real-world productivity and content-creation workflows. We use it to assess overall system performance for office-centric tasks. The U59 scored 2358 in this test, a huge improvement from the score (1791) of the GK mini.
In the more graphics-focused 3DMark, the U59 scored 2495 in Sky Diver, 657 in Fire Strike, and 210 in Time Spy.
The U59 features an m.2 2280 SATA SSD, which obviously lags behind those NVMe drives in high-end models such as the Beelink SER and Lenovo ThinkCentre, but is still faster than the eMMc or HDD in older and more basic models.
In my daily use, the U59 was fairly efficient in all kinds of office workflows, web-browsing, and multi-media. The system didn’t slow down while loading a dozen image-heavy webpages in Microsoft Edge and running a few other apps at the same time.
Working on my presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint was also a smooth experience, there weren’t lags or delays while I was adding some relatively heavy content to the slides.
Editing videos in Power Director should be challenging for budget systems like the U59, but to my surprise, it held its own nicely. When I added filters to multiple clips simultaneously, I could notice that the U59 took more time to finish the task than, say, my Lenovo YOGA Duet or the Beelink SER, but there were never really system halts, or significant delays.
I played quite a number of 4K video clips on the U59, and enjoyed fairly smooth playback. And when it comes to online video playback, the U59 had no problem streaming 4K, 60FPS YouTube Videos in Chrome, but it did struggle with videos above that resolution and frame rate. Since the maximum output of the mini PC is [email protected], there is no point to try that anyway.
The Intel UHD Graphics in this mini PC is not designed for graphics-intense gaming, but the U59 can run older titles in moderate settings. LOL was generally smooth while I set the resolution to 1080P, and graphics to low. The average frame rate of this game is 41fps. I only experienced noticeable frame drops in some intense battle scenes.
You can also play any game installed from Microsoft Store without issues. “Asphalt 9”. “Angry Birds” and “Battle Tanks” (Microsoft Store Variant) are both quite smooth.
More demanding titles such as War Frame and Conqueror’s Blade are simply not suited for mini PCs like the U59, the average frame rates of both games were lower than 15FPS.
Power and stability
For a mini PC that sits on your desk or behind your monitor (where it's nearer to your ears), noise is also something you need take into consideration. Fortunately, the U59 is quiet most of the time. Although it's not a completely silent, fanless design, and you will hear it while it’s running heavy applications, yet the noise is not constantly in your ears, and will be easily drowned out by other sounds in the background.
With an active cooling system inside, the U59 is also amazingly stable, as it passed the 3DMark Sky Diver stress test with flying colors.
Connectivity
The U59 supports 2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band WiFi 5, but not the latest WiFi6. It also has Bluetooth 4.0 on board, thus can connect wirelessly to input devices and audio systems. It would have been nice to see Bluetooth 5.0 instead of 4.0, but that’s not going to add much to your overall experience with the U59.
There are two HDMI 2.0 ports and a multi-function Type-C port, all of them support video output of up to [email protected] You can hook the U59 to as many as three monitors at the same time, this can be extremely useful if you have some complex productivity tasks at hand.
Verdict
Priced at $237.15 for the 8GB & 256GB version, and $296.65 for the 16GB & 512GB version on Amazon, the U59 is an affordable mini PC which checked a lot of the boxes. It has a compact and attractive design, decent internal hardware, plenty of I/Os, and licensed Windows 11 Pro. Besides basic office workflows and media playback, you can even use the U59 for some lightweight creativity tasks and a fair amount of gaming. For those who are looking for a decent but inexpensive mini PC, the U59 is worthy of your consideration.
It's worth noting that retail units don't seem to ship with Crucial memory as shown in reviews online, instead it's some no-name 2666MHz DDR4 with an AZW sticker. The 8GB model ships with one 8GB SODIMM, so it won't be operating in dual channel. I upgraded to 16GB with some Kingston Fury 2666MHz, the system supposedly supports up to 2933MHz memory but that's probably overkill for a device like this.
The fan isn't the quietest in the world, but even when benchmarking it wasn't too obnoxious, esp. if you're planning to use this as an HTPC.
XTCrefugee said:
It's worth noting that retail units don't seem to ship with Crucial memory as shown in reviews online, instead it's some no-name 2666MHz DDR4 with an AZW sticker. The 8GB model ships with one 8GB SODIMM, so it won't be operating in dual channel. I upgraded to 16GB with some Kingston Fury 2666MHz, the system supposedly supports up to 2933MHz memory but that's probably overkill for a device like this.
The fan isn't the quietest in the world, but even when benchmarking it wasn't too obnoxious, esp. if you're planning to use this as an HTPC.
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XTCrefugee said:
It's worth noting that retail units don't seem to ship with Crucial memory as shown in reviews online, instead it's some no-name 2666MHz DDR4 with an AZW sticker. The 8GB model ships with one 8GB SODIMM, so it won't be operating in dual channel. I upgraded to 16GB with some Kingston Fury 2666MHz, the system supposedly supports up to 2933MHz memory but that's probably overkill for a device like this.
The fan isn't the quietest in the world, but even when benchmarking it wasn't too obnoxious, esp. if you're planning to use this as an HTPC.
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I consulted the marketing people in Beelink, and they told me that they didn't have 4GB memory sticks in stock, so the 8GB/256GB version of the U59 only has a single 8GB memory stick inside. Anyone planning to buy this PC should be aware of that.
Main specs of the Beelink U59
Processor: Intel Jasper Lake Celeron N5095
CPU: 4 cores, 4 threads, 2.0-2.9GHz
GPU Intel UHD Graphics
Process technique: 10nm
OS: Windows 11 Pro 64bit
RAM: 8/16GB DDR4 2400MHz (16GB in my review)
Storage: 256GB/512GB SSD (512GB in my review)
Network: WiFi5 + BT 4.0 / Ethernet Gigabit
Ports: 4x USB 3.0 / 1x USB-C / 2x HDMI 2.0 / 3.5mm audio jack
Accessories: 12V-3A DC adapter/ 2x HDMI Cable (1m & 0.2m) / User Manual
The Beelink U59 is powered by the latest Intel Jasper Lake Celeron N5095 processor and up to 16GB dual-channel memory. It is by far the best budget mini PC ever made.
Written review here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/beelink-u59-review-an-excellent-budget-mini-pc.4360359/
Very good Review. Thanks!
I bought it.
Excellent review!
nek4d said:
Excellent review!
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Thanks!
tombraga said:
Very good Review. Thanks!
I bought it.
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Thanks, hope you enjoy it.
I am very happyt with this Mini-Pc, already updated to Windows 11, all works fine and nice.
tombraga said:
I am very happyt with this Mini-Pc, already updated to Windows 11, all works fine and nice.
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That's great!
This is really the best bang for the buck SFF PC I have ever tested.
Are you able to stream YouTube 4K HDR content without any stuttering or lost frames?
AlvinUT2001 said:
Are you able to stream YouTube 4K HDR content without any stuttering or lost frames?
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Yes.
Thanks for the feedback! @Jupit3r
Let me add that few people seems to have problem with faulty fans. Also Ubuntu 22.04 randomly froze for me after 8 to 13 days for no reason (seems to be temperature issue but not sure). And finally Bellink support is the worst think that exists in planet earth. Maybe it's better without it. They only answer for "Windows issues" and not for hardware/BIOS issues.
Kamui_ said:
Let me add that few people seems to have problem with faulty fans. Also Ubuntu 22.04 randomly froze for me after 8 to 13 days for no reason (seems to be temperature issue but not sure). And finally Bellink support is the worst think that exists in planet earth. Maybe it's better without it. They only answer for "Windows issues" and not for hardware/BIOS issues.
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I'm sorry for the bad experience, have you tested the temperature of the machine? Usually it doesn't freeze for no reason, maybe the machine temperature is too high or one program is taking up too many resources, you can check if there are these problems.
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I'm sorry for the bad experience, have you tested the temperature of the machine? Usually it doesn't freeze for no reason, maybe the machine temperature is too high or one program is taking up too many resources, you can check if there are these problems.
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Come on! Beelink does not reply in their own forums...but you monitor and reply in XDA devs forums with suggestions that don't even have a value? "one program is taking up too many resources" and what does this suppose to mean? If I start a calculator the device will froze? (Yeap, I am sarcastic) Next time come with suggestion about getting diagnostics and logs thaat will actually pinpoint and solve the problem rather than random speculations about resource hungry apps.
Ubuntu 22.04 distro with transmission torrent daemon, jdownloader daemon and 2 python script daemons that's all... The CPU is idle most of the time, although the HDDs (SSD + 2,5 HDD) and RAMs are working a lot. That's my workload.
P.S. every reply in beelink's forum needs to get approved first and in my case, one of my replies got deleted when I tried to help a fellow "patient". Censhorship is not tolerable, by me at least, and that's why I am now in XDA forums to help whoever needs help.
Regarding the "help" if any beelink owner has issues with temperatures in linux one thing that will ease but NOT fix the problem is enabling the Intel p-state. I am posting it here because it got "censored" in beelink forums.
Following the below guides one can enable that feature.
Prevent Your Laptop From Overheating With Thermald And Intel P-State [Updated]
Linux Thermal Daemon ( thermald ) is a tool developed by Intel's Open Source Technology Center which monitors and controls the CPU temperat...
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