Topton has introduced the X4H-XL, a mini PC designed for users with high networking demands. It features dual 10GbE SFP+ optical ports, dual 2.5GbE Ethernet ports, and up to an 8-core Alder Lake-N processor.
Performance and Connectivity
The X4H-XL offers a choice between an Intel Core i3-N305 (8-core Alder Lake-N) or an Intel N100 (4-core) processor, paired with up to 32GB of DDR5-4800 RAM. While not a high-end gaming machine, the i3-N305 should provide sufficient performance for general use. The system is housed in a passively cooled chassis with an optional active cooling solution for higher-end configurations.
The key selling point is its impressive connectivity:
- Dual 10GbE SFP+ optical ports
- Dual 2.5GbE Ethernet ports
- Dual HDMI 2.0
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and Type-C
- Quad USB 2.0 Type-A
- MicroSD card reader
- M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 slot for storage
- M.2 2230 slot for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Pricing and Availability
The Topton X4H-XL is available on AliExpress. The barebones version starts at around $204, with prices going up to $500 for the highest configuration with the i3-N305, 32GB RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD.
Users without extreme networking needs might consider alternatives like the Beelink EQR6 with a Ryzen 6600H, currently priced at $349 on Amazon.
