There are mini PCs for virtually every taste and purpose, from basic models to powerful compacts capable of supporting up to four screens.
However, we believe that the SOON Mini from the Chinese manufacturer SOONNOOZ stands out for its unusual design and original features that differentiate it from its rivals.
With a rounded chassis and available in black, gray or white, the SOON Mini features a small physical lever for volume control on the top left and a power button on the right. There are also two knobs on the sides to attach a shoulder strap so you can carry it like a handbag.
Detachable Bluetooth speaker
Equipped with Intel Iris Xe graphics and an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, the SOON Mini is a reasonably powerful device. It features 8GB of DDR4 RAM and a 512GB NVMe SSD and comes with Windows 11 Home pre-installed.
The device’s rear ports include two USB 3.1 Type-C ports (one providing DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery) and one HDMI 2.0 port, enabling dual-screen 4K viewing. Additionally, there are two USB 3.0 Type A ports, Gigabit Ethernet, and a 3.5mm combo audio jack.
For wireless connectivity, the SOON Mini offers Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.
The mini PC has a couple of interesting features. Firstly, it includes a built-in 6000 mAh lithium-ion battery, which allows for a certain degree of autonomy when you’re on the move. A three-hour charge provides up to eight hours of battery life.
Secondly, the front panel of the device detaches to function as a standalone Bluetooth speaker. Users can play music directly from the mini PC or stream it from any Bluetooth device.
The volume can be adjusted independently and the speaker charges automatically when attached to the body.
Priced at $599, the SOON Mini is available for purchase on Amazon.
