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Minisforum launches UM690L Slim Mini PC with Ryzen 9 6900HX, LPDDR5 RAM & triple 4K output

Minisforum has introduced a new ultra-compact mini PC called the UM690L Slim. The device has a volume of just 0.8 liters and weighs 0.67 kilograms. The 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD version is priced at 2499 yuan ($348) in China.

The UM690L Slim features an 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 9 6900HX CPU with a maximum boost clock of 4.9GHz. The processor has a configurable TDP of 65W and is paired with integrated Radeon 680M graphics. According to the company, the chip scores around 2621 points in 3DMark TimeSpy, putting its GPU performance close to a GTX 1050. The mini PC uses LPDDR5 memory running at 6400MT/s, with options for either 16GB or 32GB configurations. It supports dual M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSDs for storage, allowing a combined capacity of up to 4TB. According to Minisforum, the system can achieve read speeds as high as 7000MB/s, making it ideal for quick boot times and managing large file transfers efficiently.

The company has designed a dual-fan cooling system for this model. The system uses phase-change thermal materials and adds dedicated cooling for memory and storage components. Under full load, the noise levels remain under 35dB, based on internal lab tests.

In terms of connectivity, the UM690L Slim includes a 2.5G Ethernet port, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3. The device supports triple 4K display output through USB4, HDMI 2.1, and DisplayPort 1.4. The USB4 port also supports up to 40Gbps data transfer and Power Delivery charging input between 65W and 100W. It also allows 15W output for reverse charging. The I/O layout includes two front-facing USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 ports at the rear, one USB4 port, a DP 1.4 port, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a 3.5mm audio combo jack. The UM690L Slim runs Windows 11 Pro out of the box and measures 130 × 126.5 × 50.4mm.

In related news, Gmktec recently introduced the EVO-T1 Mini PC featuring a Core Ultra 9-285H processor, 64GB RAM, and support for quad 4K display output. Meanwhile, Geekom has launched the IT15 Mini PC with a desktop-grade Core Ultra processor, 64GB RAM, a 4TB SSD, and quad 4K output support.

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