Bmax B3 Pro

The Bmax B3 Pro is a sub-$200 mini PC built around the Intel Celeron N5095, a quad-core chip that boosts to 2.9GHz. Bmax also sells it in the same 8GB/256GB configuration with the Intel Celeron N4500, a slower dual-core Jasper Lake chip that boosts to 2.8GHz. It carries web browsing, document editing, and media streaming, and its two HDMI outputs drive a pair of 4K displays for a multi-monitor desk. The low-power Celeron keeps the small fan quiet during light loads. At 0.66 pounds it hangs off the back of a monitor with the bundled VESA bracket, which covers a home office, a digital signage screen, or a living-room HTPC.

Dual 4K output on a weak processor

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Bmax B3 Pro Comparison Chart

	Bmax B3 Pro	Bmax B3 Pro
Price	List Price: $159.99 Amazon Prices: Check Price on Amazon	List Price: $199.99 Amazon Prices: Loading prices...
Version	8GB/256GB/Intel N5095	8GB/256GB/Intel N4500
Performance Rating	2.6	2.3
Operating System	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro
Processor	Quad-core 2.00 Ghz (max 2.90 Ghz) Intel Celeron Processor N5095	Dual-core 1.10 Ghz (max 2.80 Ghz) Intel Celeron Processor N4500
GPU	Integrated Intel UHD Graphics	Integrated Intel UHD Graphics
RAM	8 GB	8 GB LPDDR4
Internal Storage	256 GB	256 GB
Dimensions width x length x thickness	4.41 x 4.92 x 1.73 inches (112.01 x 124.97 x 43.94 mm)	4.41 x 4.92 x 1.34 inches (112.01 x 124.97 x 34.04 mm)
Weight	0.66 lbs (0.3 kg)	0.6 lbs (0.27 kg)
WiFi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.0
Ethernet	1 Ethernet port at 1 Gbps	1 Ethernet port at 1 Gbps
HDMI	2 Full-Size HDMI Ports	2 Full-Size HDMI Ports
DisplayPort	No DisplayPort	No DisplayPort
VGA	No VGA Ports	No VGA Ports
USB Ports	4 USB 3, 1 USB-C Video output is via the two HDMI ports; the USB-C port is data-only	4 USB 3, 1 USB-C Video output is via the two HDMI ports; the USB-C port is data-only
Thunderbolt Ports	No	No
OCuLink	No	No
Internal SATA Ports	No SATA ports	No SATA ports
Card Reader	microSD Card Reader	microSD Card Reader
Headphone Jack	combo	combo
Fanless	No	No
VESA Mount	Yes	Yes
In the Box	Mini PC, power adapter, HDMI cable, VESA mounting bracket with screws, user manual	Mini PC, power adapter, HDMI cable, VESA mounting bracket with screws, user manual
Expandability	RAM upgradable to 32GB via 2x DDR4 SO-DIMM slots, storage expandable via M.2 2280 SATA slot and internal 2.5-inch SATA bay	RAM is 8GB LPDDR4 soldered (not upgradeable); storage expands via one M.2 SATA and one M.2 NVMe slot; no 2.5-inch bay

Two RAM slots and two storage bays in a half-pound shell

The plastic enclosure measures 4.92 x 4.41 x 1.73 inches and weighs 0.66 pounds, light enough to mount behind a monitor with the included VESA bracket or tuck into a corner of a crowded desk. Lightweight plastic is what the budget price buys, though the layout spreads ports across more than one side, which helps with cable routing. The front panel holds the power button and USB 3.0 ports for peripherals you swap often; the rear carries the two HDMI outputs, the remaining USB ports, Gigabit Ethernet, and a barrel-style power connector.

The Intel Celeron N5095 runs four cores at a 2.0GHz base clock and boosts to 2.9GHz. In AKGamerTech’s hands-on review, the system drew about 24 watts under load and held CPU temperatures around 85 degrees Celsius during stress testing, which is enough thermal headroom for sustained light workloads. The integrated Intel UHD Graphics plays 4K video smoothly. Minecraft runs fine on it, while Fortnite proved unplayable in testing.

Four USB 3.0 Type-A ports, a data-only USB-C port, WiFi 5 (802.11ac), and Bluetooth 5.0 cover peripherals and wireless duty. One Gigabit Ethernet port handles wired networking, a cost reduction from the two ports on the B3 Plus. Storage grows through the M.2 2280 SATA slot and the internal 2.5-inch SATA bay, which connects by ZIF cable and takes a traditional hard drive or a larger SSD.

Reviewer Insights

AKGamerTech’s Perspective

AKGamerTech unboxes the BMAX B3 and finds an HDMI cable and a VESA mounting bracket in the box. In a teardown he shows the dual RAM slots and the M.2 storage, and notes the 2.5-inch SATA expansion bay while criticizing the lack of dedicated mounting screws for it.

He concludes that while “the CPU is not like a very powerful one,” it handles everyday tasks fine. He runs into a display issue that he fixes by “changing the refresh rate from 60 hertz to 30 or less,” and points out the Minecraft Education Edition that ships pre-installed on the Windows image. He summarizes that “it’s a good mini PC for its price” and praises its thermal efficiency, stating “it wouldn’t get hotter than 85 degrees Celsius… so it wouldn’t overheat.”

Customer Reviews

Bob C., a verified buyer, wrote that “it was easy to set up with ample ports” and that “this very small PC could easily replace the large desktop PC of yesteryear.” Skipper, also verified, hooked one up to a TV for streaming, “got rid of useless Microsoft Windows 11 and installed Linux Mint 22,” and called it a “simple setup.”

A verified buyer named Bob gave it four stars but reported a recurring boot problem, saying it “stops booting when the PC;s logo appears on the monitor” and that it “has booted properly only two times out of approx. 20 boot up’s,” though he added he is “a tech so I will figure it out.”

A sub-$200 desktop for office work, streaming, and signage

At around $160 the B3 Pro covers basic productivity, homework and streaming, and signage or home theater duty where the two 4K HDMI outputs matter. Tool-less access, two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots, and the M.2 plus 2.5-inch storage options let it take more RAM and a bigger drive later, which stretches the life of a machine bought in the budget mini PC market.

Content creation, software development, modern games, and heavy multitasking sit past what the Celeron N5095 can carry. The chip is efficient and capable for basic tasks, and a mini PC with an AMD Ryzen or Intel Core processor is the step up for those workloads. Starry Hope’s Mini PC Comparison Chart lines the B3 Pro up against similar machines.

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