The BMAX brand introduces new Mini PCs powered by 10th Generation Intel Ice Lake mobile processors. BMAX B6 Plus Mini PC is powered by Intel core i3-1000NG4 processor, but BMAX B6 Pro Mini PC powers Intel core i5-1030NG7 CPU. BMAX’s new Mini PCs support up to 16GB RAM, two M.2 NVMe SSD slots, triple 4K@60Hz display, and more.
Availability and prices
Both BMAX B6 Pro and BMAX B6 Plus Mini PC can be found on the official BMAX store at Amazon. In addition, the devices also appeared on Geekbuying and Aliexpress. Below are links to devices in various online stores with prices.
- Amazon
- Aliexpress
- B6 Pro Mini PC for $231.87 ($10 OFF) and up. There is also a version with 512GB and 2TB SSD storage for $334.87
- BMAX B6 Plus for $183.88 ($10 OFF) and up. The version with 512GB and 2TB SSD storage was priced at $286.87
- Geekbuying
Among the included accessories we find a small external 12V/3A power supply, VESA compatible bracket with screws, two HDMI cables.
BMAX B6 Pro and BMAX B6 Plus Mini PC Features Overview
First of all, BMAX B6 Plus and B6 Pro are not the only Mini PCs that have recently appeared in the BMAX portfolio. At the end of June we wrote about the new powerful BMAX B7 Power Mini PC. The new Ice Lake Mini PCs also have a compact size, 26.7 x 15.6 x 7.4 cm to be exact. The case also has openings on the sides to ensure good ventilation and support the active cooling system. The BMAX B6 series Mini PCs cooling system creates a large smart fan with two copper heat pipes. In addition, the system has dual mode, performance and balance.
Intel Core i3-1000NG4 or i5-1000NG7 Ice Lake processor
Both models look identical and have the same features. However, the main difference between the B6 Pro and B6 Plus and the processor used. As mentioned, the BMAX MaxMini B6 Plus Mini PC is powered by an Intel Core i3-1000NG4, manufactured on 10nm and with a TDP of 9W. This chip is a Dual Core with 4 threads with a maximum speed of 3.2 Ghz and a GPU is an Intel Iris Plus that stays at 900 Mhz.
However, the most powerful chip is found in the BMAX MaxMini B6 Pro. Mini PC powers Intel Core i5-1030NG7 Ice Lake processor, manufactured on 10nm and with a TDP of 10W. This processor is a Quad Core with 8 threads with a maximum speed of 3.5 GHz and the GPU is an Intel Iris Plus at 1.05 Ghz.
Besides, we have a version with 12GB LPDDR4 3200MHz with only one RAM slot for the model with Intel Core i3-1000NG4 while the one equipped with Intel Core i5-1030NG7 has 16GB of RAM. It also includes two M.2 NVMe SSD connectors one of them with a choice of 512GB and up to 2TB drive capacity.
Both BMAX B6 Pro and B6 Plus support dual-band 802.11ac WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 and Gigabit Ethernet. In addition, Mini PCs offer a triple 4K@60Hz display via 2x HDMI 2.0 and USB Type-C. Available I/O Ports:
- 3x USB-A 3.0 ports
- USB Type-C (data / 4K video)
- 2x HDMI 2.0
- 3.5mm audio jack with microphone support
- RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
- DC Jack (12V/3A)
It is worth adding that Mini PCs comes with preinstalled Windows 11 Pro. More information can be found in the offers.
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