KAMRUI Essenx E2
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The KAMRUI Essenx E2 is a 100mm-square mini PC built around Intel’s Twin Lake N150, a four-core, four-thread chip with a 6W base TDP that boosts to 3.6 GHz. KAMRUI sells it with 16GB of DDR4, a 512GB or 1TB M.2 SSD, and Windows 11 Pro, aimed at the browsing-and-office workload the Intel N100 carried before it. A cheaper Intel N97 build with 8GB and 256GB ships with Windows 11. The included VESA bracket lets it disappear behind a monitor. The ports are HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 for dual 4K@60Hz, gigabit Ethernet, two USB 3.2 Type-A, two USB 2.0 Type-A, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
The chassis measures 3.94 x 3.94 x 1.42 inches, the same footprint class as Intel’s old NUC kits at a lower price. There is no USB-C anywhere on the device, the wireless radio is Wi-Fi 5 with Bluetooth 4.2 rather than the newer Wi-Fi 6 / BT 5.x found on the Beelink EQ12 tier, and the single M.2 slot caps the system at one drive. For light office work, media playback, classroom carts, and signage it lands at the right price; for sustained workloads or gaming, step up to a Ryzen-based mini such as the Beelink SER7.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| 3.9-inch-square chassis hides behind a monitor on the bundled bracket | Single SODIMM slot caps the system at 16GB DDR4 |
| Windows 11 Pro installed on the N150 builds | Single M.2 slot; cannot run NVMe and SATA SSDs in parallel |
| Dual 4K@60Hz output via HDMI 2.0 + DisplayPort 1.4 | Stock SSD ships as SATA, so the first upgrade is a full drive swap |
| 16GB of DDR4 on the N150 builds (8GB on the N97 build) | No USB-C and no Thunderbolt anywhere on the device |
| VESA bracket included; Gigabit Ethernet | Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2, a generation behind the 2026 baseline |
| Two USB 3.2 Type-A ports for external drives | Twin Lake N150 is the slowest chip in Intel’s 2025 N-series |
KAMRUI Essenx E2 Comparison Chart
 KAMRUI Essenx E2 | KAMRUI Essenx E2 | KAMRUI Essenx E2 | |
| Price | List Price: $289.99 Amazon Prices: | List Price: $339.99 Amazon Prices: | List Price: $149.00 Amazon Prices: Loading prices... |
| Version | 16GB/512GB/Intel N150 | 16GB/1TB/Intel N150 | 8GB/256GB/Intel N97 |
| Performance Rating | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.7 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Processor | Quad-core 3.60 Ghz Intel Processor N150 | Quad-core 3.60 Ghz Intel Processor N150 | Quad-core 3.60 Ghz (max 3.60 Ghz) Intel Processor N97 |
| GPU | Integrated Intel UHD Graphics | Integrated Intel UHD Graphics | Integrated Intel UHD Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Internal Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB | 256 GB |
| Dimensions width x length x thickness | 3.94 x 3.94 x 1.42 inches (100.08 x 100.08 x 36.07 mm) | 3.94 x 3.94 x 1.42 inches (100.08 x 100.08 x 36.07 mm) | 3.94 x 3.94 x 1.42 inches (100.08 x 100.08 x 36.07 mm) |
| Weight | unknown | unknown | unknown |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Ethernet | 1 Ethernet port at 1 Gbps | 1 Ethernet port at 1 Gbps | 1 Ethernet port at 1 Gbps |
| HDMI | 1 Full-Size HDMI Port | 1 Full-Size HDMI Port | 1 Full-Size HDMI Port |
| DisplayPort | 1 DisplayPort | 1 DisplayPort | 1 DisplayPort |
| VGA | No VGA Ports | No VGA Ports | No VGA Ports |
| USB Ports | 2 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3 | 2 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3 | 2 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3 |
| Thunderbolt Ports | No | No | No |
| OCuLink | No | No | No |
| Internal SATA Ports | No SATA ports | No SATA ports | No SATA ports |
| Card Reader | No Card Reader | No Card Reader | No Card Reader |
| Headphone Jack | combo | combo | combo |
| Fanless | No | No | No |
| VESA Mount | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| In the Box | Mini PC, power adapter, HDMI cable, VESA mounting bracket, user manual | Mini PC, power adapter, HDMI cable, VESA mounting bracket, user manual | Mini PC, power adapter, HDMI cable, VESA mounting bracket, user manual |
| Expandability | Up to 2TB M.2 SSD; RAM caps at 16GB DDR4 (single SODIMM). | Up to 2TB M.2 SSD; RAM caps at 16GB DDR4 (single SODIMM). | Up to 2TB M.2 SSD; RAM caps at 16GB DDR4 (single SODIMM). |
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A 6W chip, one M.2 slot, and no USB-C
The N150 is the entry rung of Intel’s 2025 N-series, below the N250 and the eight-core Core 3 N350 and N355. The E2 cools it with a single 2300 RPM fan in a 100mm-square shell. Intel UHD Graphics on the same die handles dual 4K@60Hz on HDMI 2.0 + DisplayPort 1.4 for static workloads. It is not meaningfully a gaming part.
The single SODIMM slot holds 16GB of DDR4, which is also its maximum. The single M.2 2280 slot accepts both SATA and PCIe drives up to 2TB, but only one drive at a time, so moving from SATA to NVMe replaces the stock drive instead of adding to it. The stock drive is SATA.
The port stack is dense for a 100mm box: two USB 3.2 Type-A, two USB 2.0 Type-A, gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, and a 3.5mm combo audio jack. The HDMI + DP pairing delivers dual 4K@60Hz; for triple-display you would have to give one screen up to a USB-DisplayLink dongle since there is no USB-C with DP-Alt. Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 work for everyday browsing and a wireless mouse, but the radio is a generation behind what is standard in 2026 mini PCs.
Best as an office, classroom, and media box
The M.2 2280 slot takes a drive of up to 2TB, the one upgrade path that stays open after purchase, while the single SODIMM takes up to 16GB of DDR4. That suits a home office desk, a classroom cart, or a living-room media box for streaming and light computing. Anyone cross-shopping a Raspberry Pi for a low-cost desktop will find our list of the mini PCs that replace the delayed Pi 6 a useful comparison.
Gaming, video editing, and other sustained workloads are past what a 6W four-core chip and a 2300 RPM fan can carry, and the Wi-Fi 5 radio lags what current minis ship. Buyers who need either should price a Ryzen-based box instead. Starry Hope’s Mini PC Comparison Tool puts this machine’s specs next to those alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I upgrade the RAM and storage on the KAMRUI Essenx E2?
The N150 builds ship with 16GB DDR4 and the N97 build with 8GB; the single SODIMM slot caps the system at 16GB. Storage is more flexible: the M.2 2280 slot accepts SATA or PCIe drives up to 2TB. Note that the slot is single, not dual: a SATA-to-NVMe swap replaces the stock drive rather than adding alongside it.
Does the KAMRUI Essenx E2 support dual monitors?
Yes. HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 drive two screens at 4K@60Hz each. A third display needs a USB-DisplayLink dongle, since the box has no USB-C with DP-Alt mode.
Is the KAMRUI Essenx E2 good for gaming?
No. The Intel UHD Graphics on the N150 die handles basic graphical tasks and light applications, but it is unsuitable for modern gaming or graphically intensive programs.
Does it come with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?
Yes, Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2. Both handle browsing and a wireless keyboard and mouse, but they sit a generation behind the Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.x radios in comparable minis, so heavy wireless file transfers will feel slow.
What comes in the box with the KAMRUI Essenx E2?
The package ships with the Mini PC itself, the power adapter, a short HDMI cable, a VESA mounting bracket, and the user manual. The bracket lets you attach the chassis to the rear of a VESA-compatible monitor for a clutter-free desk.
Can I use the KAMRUI Essenx E2 as a media center?
Yes. The 100mm chassis hides behind a TV on its VESA bracket, and the N150 handles streaming and 4K@60Hz playback. Heavy media processing such as transcoding or video editing is past what the chip will do comfortably.
Does it have a card reader?
No, the KAMRUI Essenx E2 does not include a built-in card reader. If you need to transfer data from SD cards or similar devices, you’ll need to use an external card reader.