The MINISFORUM NPB5 and NPB7 are other Mini PCs from the Venus series. Compared to the MINISFORUM NAB6 model, the new NPB5 Mini PC is powered by the 13th gen Intel Core i5-13500H Raptor Lake Processor. Interestingly, MINISFORUM from the same series also released MINISFORUM NPB7. The NPB7 is also powered by the Report Lake chip but with 14 cores Intel Core i7-13700H Processor. The new Venus Series NPB5 and NPB7 are visually indistinguishable from their predecessor NAB6 Mini PC. Other than that, most features and functionality are identical. The main differences relate to the used processor from the Raptor Lake series and support for DDR5-5200 memory.
Availability and price
Both Venus series Mini PCs NPB5 and NPB7 can be found on the official MINISFORUM website/store. According to MINISFORUM, the shipment of NPB7 will be carried out in mid-June. MINISFORUM NPB5 will be sent at the end of June. As in the case of NAB6, Mini PCs are sold in a basic barebone configuration, i.e. without RAM and storage. Prices start at $389 (NBP5, barebones) and up. Below you will find a table broken down by configuration and prices. By the way, you can use our discount coupon: AndroidTVBox ($10 OFF).
| Config | NPB5 (pre-order) | NPB5 (retail) | NPB7 (pre-order) | NPB7 (retail) |
| Barebones | $389 | $479 | $489 | $609 |
| 16GB / 512GB | $499 | $619 | $609 | $759 |
| 32GB / 512GB | $539 | $669 | $669 | $829 |
| 32GB / 1TB | $569 | $709 | $699 | $879 |
| 64GB / 1TB | N/A | N/A | $799 | $999 |
MINISFORUM NPB5 and NPB7 Venus Series Mini PC Details
As we have already mentioned, the Mini PCs from “this” Venus series are not visually different from each other. We have a compact mini desktop computer that is easy to carry and optimized for easy upgrades. By simply pressing the top plate with their hand, users can easily access and upgrade the RAM and SSD without needing additional tools.
It is worth noting that the NPB5 and NPB7 offer DDR5-5200 memory up to 64GB, and up to two storage devices thanks to an M.2 2280 slot for PCIe 4.0 storage and a 2.5-inch drive or a hard drive or SSD. Besides, the Mini PC supports WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and dual Ethernet ports (2x 2.5 Gbps). You can’t forget about the active cooling system which uses 2 heat pipes, 2 air outlets, and a large fan. In addition, Mini PCs support a quad 4K@60Hz display (2x HDMI, 2x USB4) or dual display up to 8K@60Hz (via USB4). The device equipped with storage comes with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed. More in the specification below and on the product page.
MINISFORUM NPB7 and NPB5 Mini PC Specification
- Processor
- NPB5: Intel® Core™ i5-13500H Processor, 12 Cores/16 Threads (18M Cache, up to 4.7 GHz)
- NPB7: Intel® Core™ i7-13700H Processor, 14 Cores/20 Threads (24M Cache, up to 5.0 GHz)
- GPU
- NPB5: Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible (Graphics Frequency 1.45 GHz)
- NBP7: Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible (Graphics Frequency 1.50 GHz)
- Memory: DDR5 Dual channel (SODIMM Slots×2, up to 64GB)
- Storage: M.2 2280 PCIe4.0 SSD
- Storage Expansion: 2.5 inch SATA HDD Slot (SATA 3.0 6.0Gb/s)
- Wireless Connectivity: M.2 2230 WIFI Support (Wi-Fi 6E, BlueTooth 5.2)
- Video Output: HDMI (4K@60Hz) ×2；USB4(8K@60Hz)×2
- Audio Output: HDMI ×2, Audio Jack ×1
- Peripherals Interface:
- RJ45 2.5G Ethernet Port×2
- USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A Port ×2(In Back)
- USB4 Port ×2(In Back)
USB3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port ×2(In Front) - USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Data Only)
- DC Jack
- HDMI ×2
- Audio Jack
- DMIC
- Clear CMOS
- Power DC 19V (Adapter Included)
- System Windows 11 Pro
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