Overall, we liked the Beebox-S a lot and have no doubt it is, pound for pound, one of the best mini PCs on the market right now. The 6200U is a superb option at $320, though we strongly encourage readers to check out the similar Beebox-S 6100U currently selling for just $264. The only difference between the two is the processor inside, and frankly, it’s not a big difference.
Clumsy custom SATA power/data cable implementation makes installation difficult
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Reviewed just four months ago, Asrock's compact yet capable Beebox-S is one of our favorite mini PCs given its price, features, build quality, and dual-core 14nm Skylake-U processor. Although the Core i5-6200U SoC is over a year old, the system is...
Overall, we liked the Beebox-S a lot and have no doubt it is, pound for pound, one of the best mini PCs on the market right now. The 6200U is a superb option at $320, though we strongly encourage readers to check out the similar Beebox-S 6100U currently selling for just $264. The only difference between the two is the processor inside, and frankly, it’s not a big difference.
The benefits delivered by Kaby Lake over Skylake are passable from a performance perspective. That said, the Kaby Lake media engine in the Intel HD Graphics 6xx has moved from lagging behind NVIDIA's VPU to becoming the leader in the space. In addition...
Our main feedback to ASRock (in terms of scope for improvement) is about the chassis design. The size and volume are between that of the Intel NUC6i5SYK (which doesn't have support for a 2.5" drive) and the Skylake BRIX-H (which supports a 2.5" drive)....
Coming to the business end of the review, it is clear that ASRock can do plenty to improve the current hardware design. These improvements can make the unit operate in a more reliable manner in the long run, while also providing a good user experience during the setup process. However, that doesn't take away the fact that the ASRock Beebox-S provides a good-enough experience at a lower price point compared to the NUC6i5SYK. It is always good to have multiple options in the market for a Skylake-U mini-PC, and ASRock has targeted the price-conscious buyer with a good balance of features / performance and cost.
Le mini PC Beebox-S 6200U est une réussite sur le plan de la miniaturisation et se distingue par ses bonnes performances, ainsi que par son large choix de connecteurs. Il vient d'ailleurs se placer dans le top 3 de notre comparatif de mini PC. Il...