MINIX P4K is the peculiar HUB SSD charger of the MINIX brand that we present today in its analysis or review. A very original device with great features.
Today we test a GaN (Gallium Nitride) charger that reaches up to 65 W and offers a peculiar combo with USB HDMI HUB and internal SSD storage. This charger allows us to use its multiple charging modes, Power Delivery for its USB-C port oriented, laptops and at the same time use it as a HUB for this same port. A convenient system to recharge our device, get video signal and also access our files stored on the SSD.
Let’s see how it fares in our review and what it offers us in all its facets.
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MINIX P4K details
Description
The new MINIX P4K charger arrives in a well protected cardboard box, inside we find an attractive carrying case to carry the charger. We also have a manual that may interest us to see the different charging phases and a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 cable compatible with fast charging.
When we take it out of the box the MINIX P4K charger has no adapter mounted and we can only extend the US connectors, with those connectors closed we can fit the European adapter. The size is very compact, it comes with an orange rubber that we can change for white and black rubber. On the back we have two USB Type-A ports, a USB Type-C port, HDMI connector and a status LED.
As we can see in its promotional video, it is a very versatile charger that can be used for many purposes. In addition, its small size makes it easy to carry anywhere.
Compatibility
The MINIX P4K is compatible with countless devices compatible with fast charging protocols Power Delivery 3.0 found in the iPhone, iPad and Macbook, also with Quick Charge used in Android phones with Qualcomm SoC. It also fast charges other cell phones with Mediatek processors, PC laptops compatible with fast charging or consoles such as the popular Nintendo Switch.
Ports and charging system
Available connectors
In the rear area of the MINIX P4K where we have the different ports, the space between them is quite large and we will not have problems to connect cables of all kinds. The HDMI 1.4 port offers video output if we have connected the charger to a USB-C 3.2 or higherdevice with Alt Display mode.
Charging phases
In the new MINIX P4K charger we have different charging systems. If we want to charge fast we have to use the USB-C connector that reaches up to 60 W, the USB-A ports are only 5 W. It is possible to connect all three ports simultaneously, the power of the USB-A connectors will be divided.
Performance tests
Load and power
We connected to the MINIX P4K an Android smartphone and also a laptop with PD system via USB-C. As we could see, the protocol management is correct and fast charging is reached without compatibility issues. For everything to work properly we need to use the included USB 3.2 Gen 2 certified cable.
- USB-C: PD / 20V 3A Max / 60W
- USB-A: Single Charge / 5V 1A Max / 5W
- Multi ports: 65 W
Thermal tests
During the charging and use of the MINIX P4K we check with a plug meter what power it is supplying and also the surface temperature it reaches. If it has a high supply mode it heats up superficially, but this is normal, the case is already designed to dissipate heat and serves its purpose.
Internal storage and HDMI
As for the SATA 3.0 2242 SSD disk inside, as we can see, we have totally normal figures for this type of disk. We put the HDMI 1.4 port to the test as well and check that we have video output optimally without complications up to 4K@30Hz.
Conclusions and Purchase Link
Opinion
This new MINIX P4K charger gives us unique features that are quite practical. On the one hand, we have a charger with a very compact size that gives us up to 65 W of power, but we can also save our files on the internal 512 GB SSD. It is also possible to use it as a USB HUB and if we need to, it is very easy to output a video signal through its integrated HDMI 1.4 port.
Thanks to its compact size, it is easy to reach anywhere, for example in our laptop bag. An efficient system that, as we have seen, does not heat up and allows us to store large amounts of data, we can carry our images, documents or family movies.
The MINIX P4K charger is undoubtedly an interesting option for those looking for an all-in-one. Few systems we have found with all these functions.
Where to buy
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Score
- 65W PD Charger
- USB-C 3.2 Gen2 compatible
- HDMI video output
- USB-A 10Gbps points for use as a HUB
- 512GB internal SSD storage
- Price can be better
