Not willing to leave a market segment unexplored, Xiaomi is now entering the mini-PC market with the Xiaomi XM22AL5S. Compared to previously introduced prototypes with internal hardware based on AMD finally opted for Intel base and a design very similar to that used by the chip giant in its NUCs.

Xiaomi XM22AL5S is a compact square format computer measuring 112 x 112 x 38 mm. Attaches an Intel motherboard to accommodate twelfth generation processors like this one Core i5-1240Pdevelopment with 12 cores and 16 threads (4 high-performance cores) with a maximum frequency of 4.4 GHz, 12 MB cache, integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a maximum TDP of 45 watts.

This mini-PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM and has an M.2 2280 slot for hard disk storage PCIe 4.0 NVMe. Xiaomi’s website shows a pre-configured model with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, but the Chinese company is expected to offer barebone models as well, where the user can build their own memory, storage or operating system.

Thanks to the Intel AX211 card, this mini PC is compatible with modern wireless standards such as Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3. Other connection elements are:

• 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports
• 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports
• 1 USB 2.0 Type A port
• 2 outputs for external HDMI 2.1 displays
• 1 2.5G Ethernet LAN connector
• 1 3.5 mm audio jack
• One DC power input

The Xiaomi XM22AL5S comes with a 100W (20V/5A) power supply and comes with Windows 11 Home pre-installed. Available soon in China, we hope that Xioami’s entry into the compact PC market will carry over to the international market. We’ll keep you posted on current configurations and pricing, but it’s always interesting to see new players offering alternatives to the current offerings.