The GEEKOM Mini IT8 SE is a new Mini PC powered by an Intel Core i3-8109U processor. As you know, Intel Core i3-8109U is a dual-core SoC for notebooks based on the Coffee Lake architecture and was announced in April 2018. Apart from the processor, the Mini IT8 SE does not differ much from its predecessor GEEKOM Mini IT8. Both the housing and the features of the device are identical. The Mini IT8 SE comes with Windows 11 pre-installed, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD. A dedicated Mini PC for home and office is now available for $299.
Price and availability
As we wrote in the introduction, the GEEKOM Mini IT8 SE i3-8109U Mini PC is now available for $299. They can be purchased through the GEEKOM website. The Mini PC is delivered with the following accessories:
- Power Adapter
- VESA Mount & Screws
- User Manual
- HDMI Cable
- Storage Bag
However, if you prefer the Mini IT8 Mini PC (review here) you will find it now for $379 (8GB / 256GB, via the GEEKOM website) and up. On Amazon for $369.89.
Also read: Trigkey SPEED S 8109U is a Mini PC with Intel Core i3-8109U processor
GEEKOM Mini IT8 SE Features
Mini IT8 SE has a compact housing with dimensions of 117 x 112 x 45.6mm. In addition to the mentioned Intel Core i3-8109U (2 cores, 4 threads, 4M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz, TDP 28W), it offers Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 GPU. The mini PC provides a friendly upgrade. It has a dual-channel DDR4 SODIMM slot expandable up to 32GB. Additionally we find SSD (M.2 SATA / PCIe) slot (up to 1TB) and 2.5 “SATA SSD / HDD slot up to 2TB. The device supports a 4K @60Hz quad display (via HDMI 2.0, Mini DisplayPort, and USB Type-C. Besides the new GEEKOM Mini IT8 SE also supports a Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, and Gigabit Ethernet. More details are in the specification below.
GEEKOM Mini IT8 SE Mini PC Specification
- CPU – Intel Core i3-8109U (up to 3.60 GHz) Coffee Lake processor @3.00 GHz / 3.60 GHz (Turbo), 4 MB Smart Cache, TDP 28 W
- GPU – Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, Frequency up to 1.05 GHz
- OS – Windows 11 Home Edition
- Memory – 8GB LPDDR4 up to 32GB (2x SODIMM slot,2400/266MHz)
- Storage – 256GB M.2 2280 SATA socket up to 1TB, 2.5″ SATA HDD (7mm) slot, expandable up to 2TB, SD card reader
- Video Output – 2.0 (4K @ 60Hz), Mini DisplayPort (2x 4K @ 60Hz), USB Type-C (4K@60Hz)
- Audio – 3.5mm headphone+mic jack, HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, Optical S/PDIF
- Connectivity – Gigabit Ethernet port, Dual-band 802.11b/g/n/ac WiFi 5, and Bluetooth 4.2
- Ports – USB Type-C (data only), 3x USB 3.2 GPen 2 Type-A, 3.5mm headphone jack, HDMI 2.0, USB Type-C (data + display), Gbps Ethernet, Mini DisplayPort, power port
- Features – Supports 4 displays, VESA mount
- Power Supply – DC 19V, 3.42A
- Dimensions – 117 x 112 x 45.6mm
- Weight – 576g
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