Beelink EQ12 Pro is the name of a mini-PC introduced by the Chinese company of the same name. Its main features are standard in this class of compacts, minimal size, good connectivity and sufficient performance for common computing tasks, which in this case comes from the Intel processors of the Alder Lake-N series.

Beelink will launch this series in two versions, the standard and the Pro in question. Both will use new entry-level Intel processors, but if the regular model mounts the Intel N100, Pro installs Core i3-N305 with better features, with 8 cores/threads with a maximum frequency of 3.8 GHz, 6 MB of L3 cache. Intel UHD GPU with 32 execution units and a maximum frequency of 1.25 GHz, TDP is 15 watts and on paper it is an ideal model for a mini-PC.

The main configuration is supplemented by two slots for DDR5-4800 memory (up to 16 GB) and a double drive for storage, M.2 2280 for connecting PCIe SSD and 2.5″ SATA. It supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless standards.

The chassis has relatively limited dimensions 124 x 113 x 39 mm and offers a good number of ports, 2.5GbE Ethernet, two HDMI ports, 1 USB Type-C port and three USB Type-A ports, plus a 3.5mm combo audio jack and a power socket. It will be available in four colors, white, light grey, dark gray and navy blue, and in a textured finish that resists fingerprints.

Increasing performance requires more cooling and this Beelink EQ12 Pro has it covered two fans, one for the CPU itself and one for the chassis. Presented in China, there is no information on the price and international release date. We’ll keep an eye on it as it looks good for those who want more performance than an ARM mini-PC but with limited power and price. Like all these compacts, they will support Windows and Linux and can be installed on consumer desktops as well as in offices or living rooms.