Beelink keeps releasing new NAS models, and today we found the new Beelink ME Pro 304 on sale this time featuring an efficient Wildcat Lake processor manufactured using the 18A process.
This machine is identical to the Beelink ME Pro with the Intel N95, but features a more powerful processor: the Intel Core 3 304. In terms of storage, you can install multiple drives: two 3.5″ drives in the drive bays and an NVMe 2280 slot on the motherboard. For networking, we now have faster speeds with two 10G and 2.5G Ethernet ports; if our home or office is properly cabled, we can transfer large files without any issues.
This product stands out for its design, featuring a rounded aluminum case and a very attractive mesh-effect front panel. It measures 166×121×112 mm, making it ideal for tucking away just about anywhere.
Key Specifications of the Beelink ME Pro 304
This new Beelink ME Pro 304 now features the Intel Core 3 304 processor from the Wildcat Lake family, a 5-core, 5-thread chip (1 high-performance P-core and 4 low-power LP-E cores) that reaches frequencies of up to 4.3 GHz while consuming just 15W. In terms of graphics and AI, it features an Intel Xe3 graphics core delivering 9 TOPS of performance, combined with the integrated 15 TOPS NPU to deliver a total AI processing performance of 24 TOPS.
For RAM, it features a single 5600 MHz DDR5 SODIMM slot, supporting up to 32 GB of memory. For storage, it features a 1+2 drive configuration, with two 3.5-inch SATA bays and one M.2 2280 PCIe SSD bay, allowing for a total of 64 TB.
Storage and Available Ports
In terms of connectivity, it features Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4, as well as two 10G and 2.5G Ethernet ports for use as a high-speed router. This case offers 3 USB-A ports at 10 Gbps (1 front, 2 rear) and 2 USB-C ports at 40 Gbps, an HDMI 2.1 port with support for 4K@60fps HDR, and a DC power connector.
As for operating systems, you can install Linux, OpenWRT, iKuai, LEDE, or even Windows 11 if you want to use it with more conventional desktop applications. This computer, in addition to functioning as a NAS, can also be used for multimedia playback, IPTV, KODI add-ons, as a SAMBA server, or to run emulators up to a certain performance level.
Price and Availability
- This Beelink ME Pro 304 is available on Beelink, Amazon, or AliExpress starting at around $619 for the version with 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD.
