MinisForum EliteMini X400 – AMD Ryzen 5 Mini PC

The MINISFORUM X400 Windows 11 is a multi-purpose mini computer designed for use in a variety of solutions, such as a home office, media centre/HTPC, printer management PC, digital signage, or mass-deployment enterprise IT solution.

Unlike it’s contemporaries, the X400 is powered by a desktop AMD processor – the AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650G. Supported by the powerful built in Vega Graphics iGPU, the X400 is capable of handling general work tasks (spreadsheet editing, video editing, etc.), but is also suitable for light-to-moderate gaming as well. Combined with dual-channel DDR4 PC3200 SO-DIMM RAM up to 32GB, you have a seriously heavyweight performer in a very efficient package.

For storage, the X400 provides huge array of options. Initially fitted with a lightning fast M.2 2280 PCI-e NVMe SSD up to 1TB, you can further expand your storage with an M.2 2242 NGFF SATA SSD, 2.5-inch HDD/SSD, and even a microSD card (up to 128GB). This variety makes it excel as a HTPC.

The X400 mini computer supports twin 4K displays, one via HDMI, the other via Displayport, enabling increased productivity.

For general connectivity, the X400 features a solid four USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (capable of speeds up to 10Gbps), as well as 3.5mm audio jack on the front side of the unit. Also featured is the presence of dedicated Line IN, MIC IN and HP OUT ports on the side of the device.

As far as network connectivity options go, the X400 provides a solid, reliable combination of dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, and WiFi6/Bluetooth 5.1 wireless connectivity, making this Ryzen mini PC easy to connect to any environment.

Size-wise, the X400 only takes up around 1/25th the space of your average desktop computer, sizing up at approximately 154×153×62mm, and weighing only around 1.9kg. It’s a tiny bit larger than its contemporaries, but still an extremely small mini computer overall.