The MeenHong JX5 is a new mini PC that breaks the mold. Instead of the usual square design, it features a built-in 5.5-inch touchscreen and a very slim rectangular form factor, making it look more like a smartphone on steroids.
The JX5 comes equipped with a powerful Intel N100 processor, 12GB of soldered LPDDR5 memory, and the option of up to a massive 2TB SSD . It also features a variety of ports, including HDMI and USB-C for connecting larger displays, along with built-in speakers and a microphone for basic multimedia tasks. Networking is provided via Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6, ensuring seamless connectivity.
However, the star of the show is the 5.5-inch Full HD screen, which allows you to run Windows 11 Home on what looks like a smartphone, so you can easily take it from place to place, although you can also connect it to larger screens if you need it, through the HDMI port.
However, it's not all advantages; a potential drawback is the battery life . With only 1500mAh, it will likely only last about an hour. Therefore, you'll be dependent on the power cord to keep it plugged in most of the time.
Furthermore, its price isn't cheap compared to other mini PCs of its kind, costing around €210 for the most basic model , which obviously doesn't include storage or a pre-installed operating system. So, if you want a version with storage and an operating system, you'll have to shell out a few extra euros…
Technical specifications of the Meenhong JX5 miniPC
On the other hand, we have the technical specifications of this hybrid between miniPC and smartphone, the Meenhong JX5:
- SoC: Intel N100 quad-core Alder Lake-N @ 3.4 GHz (in Turbo mode) with 6MB cache memory, integrated Intel HD GPU with 24EU @ 750 MHz and 6W TDP
- RAM Memory: 12GB LPDDR5 4800 MHz
- Storage: Optional, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB M.2 2242 SSD type
- Integrated 5.5-inch touch screen with 1980×1080 px resolution IPS panel and five capacitive touch points
- Video outputs for external displays
- 1x HDMI 2.1 up to 4Kp60
- 1x DisplayPort over USB-C up to 4Kp60
- Support for 3D screens
- Audio
- Jack 3.5mm
- integrated microphone
- Integrated 8Ohm and 1W power stereo speakers
- Digital audio output via HDMI
- Network connectivity
- Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
- WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2
- USB ports
- 1x USB 3.0 Type A
- 1x USB 3.1 Type C
- 2x USB 2.0 Type A
- Other characteristics
- Power button
- G-sensor to detect orientation
- UEFI BIOS with auto shutdown, WoLAN and PXE
- Integrated 1500 mAh LiIon battery at 7.4v
- 15V/2A power adapter or USB-PD via 20V/1.5A USB-C.
- Dimensions and weight: 161x92x26 mm and 360 grams