Recently, GMKtec unveiled a new 2.8-inch Mini PC called NucBox G5. Although this 4k palm-sized Mini PC looks identical to the NucBox 5, inside we find an Intel N97 Alder Lake-N processor. GMKtec NucBox G5 N97 Mini PC in addition to its small pocket size, delivers decent performance. Here, we mean typical everyday use: browsing the Internet, working with documents, video streaming, and light games. In addition to Intel Processor N97, GMK NucBox G5 offers 12GB RAM on board, up to 512GB SSD, WiFi 5, Gigabit LAN, and a dual 4K@60Hz display. GMKtec’s N97 Mini PC is now available for $149.99 (12GB/256GB on Amazon) and up.
GMKtec NucBox G5 N97 Mini PC Details
GMK NucBox G5 pocket-sized Mini PC measures 7.2 x 7.2 x 4.4cm (2.83 x 2.83 x 1.75 inch), so you can always have it with you because it does not take up much space. Inside we find Intel Processor N97 with Alder Lake-N series. It’s a low-power 12-watt chip with 4 cores and 4 threads, capable of reaching speeds up to 3.6 GHz. It’s paired with an Intel UHD GPU boasting 24 execution units, clocked at up to 1.2 GHz. This article contains a comparison of the well-known processors from the Alder Lake-N series.
NucBox G5 N97 Mini PC offers 12GB RAM DDR5 soldered to the board and cannot be replaced or upgraded. In addition, this 2.8-inch Mini PC supports up to 2TB via an M.2 2242 SATA SSD slot. By the way, this isn’t the only N97 Mini PC on the market. We recently published the SZBOX S1 N97 which offers up to 16GB RAM and up to 4TB SSD, but of course, it is much larger.
Returning to the NucBox G5, it boasts support for dual-band 802.11ac WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2, and Gigabit Ethernet. Moreover, this compact N97 Mini PC features an active cooling system and comes with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed. In addition, this little guy will support 2 monitors up to 4K@60Hz via dual HDMI 2.0
Ports include:
- 2 x HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz)
- RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
- 3 x USB 3.2 Type-A
- 3.5mm audio
- USB Type-C (for power only)
Availability and Price
The GMKtec NucBox G5 N97 Mini PC is available for purchase now on:
- Amazon
- $149.99 (12GB / 256GB) after applying a $20 OFF coupon
- $164.99 (12GB / 512GB) after applying a $15 OFF coupon
- GMKtec website
- Aliexpress
- $199.99 and up for 12GB RAM and NO SSD storage