New Beelink ME Pro Coming (with Intel Core i5-13420H, AMD Ryzen 7 H 255, and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

The Beelink ME Pro series has officially expanded, shifting the lineup from its original low-power origins into a high-performance compact computing platform that blurs the line between a mini PC and a traditional NAS. This expansion aligns directly with what Beelink showed us during our visit to their headquarters back in 2025, where they first teased this expanding range and their shift toward heavy-duty computing storage. While the initial models relied on entry-level Intel N95 and N150 chips, these revised 2-bay and 4-bay systems now incorporate serious Intel and AMD hardware designed to handle demanding local AI processing, 4K video editing, and complex data workflows alongside massive local storage potential.

Beelink New Model Hardware Specifications

The primary hardware innovation across the expanded ME Pro series remains the slide-out, drawer-style modular motherboard architecture. This design allows the core computing components—including the processor, memory, and cooling systems—to be entirely separated from the storage backplane via a physical gold-finger connection. Beelink has structured this generation so that motherboard modules are fully interchangeable within their respective chassis sizes, providing an alternative to full-chassis replacements when upgrading computing performance over time.

Physical chassis sizes differ across the lineup to match the internal drive configurations. The 2-bay models measure 121 x 112 x 165mm, while the larger 4-bay variants measure 166 x 146 x 166mm. To help distinguish between platforms, Beelink uses a distinct color scheme: Intel configurations are styled in navy blue, AMD options use an obsidian-black finish with red accents, and the planned Arm-based models will feature a pearl-white exterior.

Storage layouts vary significantly between the 2-bay and 4-bay chassis options. The original and new 2-bay variants house 2 standard 3.5-inch SATA hard drive bays paired with internal M.2 NVMe slots to allow for hybrid storage tiers. The 4-bay variant expands the mechanical drive capacity to 4 individual 3.5-inch bays while retaining 4 M.2 slots for high-speed flash caching or primary storage pools, allowing total capacities to reach up to 136TB.

Processing power sees a massive generational shift from the entry-level Intel N95 and N150 chips found on earlier models. The mid-range upgrades feature the Intel Core i5-13420H (Raptor Lake) or the 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 (Hawk Point) processor. For heavy AI workloads, the top-tier configuration utilizes the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (Strix Point) processor, featuring 12 cores, 24 threads, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and an integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) capable of delivering up to 50 TOPS of dedicated AI compute performance.

Networking and physical connectivity are also standardized across the new performance tiers. The high-end models depart from the 5GbE + 2.5GbE combination of the original N95/N150 versions, moving up to a dual-network configuration consisting of 1 x 10GbE LAN port alongside 1 x 2.5GbE LAN port.

The remaining physical interface includes a 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port (supporting data and video output), a 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, 2 legacy USB 2.0 ports, a standard HDMI port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Specification	ME Pro 2-Bay (Original)	ME Pro 2-Bay (New)	ME Pro 4-Bay (New)
Processor Options	Intel N95 / Intel N150	Intel i5-13420H / AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 / AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370	Intel i5-13420H / AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 / AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Memory	12GB / 16GB LPDDR5 4800MHz (Soldered)	Up to 96GB (Configuration details TBD)	Up to 96GB (Configuration details TBD)
3.5″ HDD Bays	2 x SATA (Up to 60TB)	2 x SATA (Up to 60TB)	4 x SATA (Up to 120TB)
M.2 NVMe Slots	3 x M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 (Up to 12TB)	4 x M.2 2280 NVMe (Up to 16TB)	4 x M.2 2280 NVMe (Up to 16TB)
Max Total Storage	72TB	76TB	136TB
Networking	1 x 5GbE + 1 x 2.5GbE	1 x 10GbE + 1 x 2.5GbE	1 x 10GbE + 1 x 2.5GbE
Chassis Dimensions	166 x 121 x 112mm	121 x 112 x 165mm	166 x 146 x 166mm
Chassis Color	Silver / Gray	Navy Blue (Intel) / Black & Red (AMD)	Navy Blue (Intel) / Black & Red (AMD)

Price and Release Dates for the new Beelink ME Pro Versions?

Beelink has not yet confirmed the official release date or final pricing tiers for the upgraded Intel Core i5 and AMD Ryzen configurations of the ME Pro series. As a point of reference, the original entry-level ME Pro 2-bay model launched at $369 for the Intel N95 version (configured with 12GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD) and topped out at $559 for the Intel N150 version (configured with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD). Given the integration of high-performance mobile architectures, larger chassis designs for the 4-bay models, and advanced 10GbE network controllers, the upcoming performance models are expected to carry a noticeable price premium over these original low-power variants. Final shipping dates and exact retail pricing are anticipated to be announced directly by the brand in the coming months.

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Beelink ME Pro NAS – What We Said in the Review

Original Review HERE on NASCompares and HERE on YouTube:

The Beelink ME Pro is a very compact 2-bay NAS-style mini PC that combines 2 SATA bays with 3 M.2 NVMe slots and multi-gig connectivity, aiming to deliver a small footprint system without dropping features that are often reserved for larger enclosures. It is sold in N95 and N150 versions, both with pre-attached LPDDR5 memory (12GB or 16GB) and a bundled system SSD, and its internal layout uses 1 PCIe 3.0 x2 NVMe slot plus 2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, with 5GbE plus 2.5GbE Ethernet, WiFi 6, USB-C 10Gbps (with video output), HDMI 4K60, and a barrel-powered 120W PSU. In testing over extended uptime, external chassis temperatures stayed broadly in the mid-30C range with the rear around 38C, HDDs sat around 34C to 36C with modest 4TB drives installed, and NVMe temperatures rose sharply if the base thermal panel was removed, indicating the thermal pads and chassis contact are part of the cooling design and leaving no practical clearance for NVMe heatsinks.

Noise in the tested setup remained in the mid-30 dBA range both at idle and under mixed access, power draw ranged from around 15W to 16W with no drives installed, 18W to 19W with only NVMe, about 22W to 23W with HDDs and NVMe idle, and peaked around 41W to 42W under a combined heavy workload. Performance was consistent with the hardware layout: HDD RAID1 throughput landed around 250MB/s to 267MB/s and will not saturate 5GbE, while NVMe could saturate the 5GbE link and internal testing showed about 1.5GB/s to 1.6GB/s reads and 1.1GB/s to 1.2GB/s writes on the PCIe 3.0 x2 slot, with the PCIe 3.0 x1 slots closer to roughly 830MB/s reads and 640MB/s to 670MB/s writes; media server use handled 4 simultaneous high bitrate 4K playback streams with CPU usage in the teens using Jellyfin. The main drawbacks are tied to the compact design choices: the RAM is not upgradeable, the chassis and storage fitting are very tight during installation, fan control outside BIOS was not straightforward in early testing, the NVMe slots are mixed speed by design, and the CPU options are closely spaced, meaning the upgrade decision is often about the bundled memory and SSD tier as much as the processor. Official messaging also says hot swapping is not supported, yet it worked during testing in a RAID1 scenario, suggesting a support-position limitation rather than a strict hardware block.

Where to Buy the Beelink ME Pro NAS: Beelink ME Pro (N95 + 12GB + 128GB) $369 – HERE Beelink ME Pro (N150 + 16GB + 512GB) $529 – HERE Beelink ME Pro (N150 + 16GB + 1TB) $559 – HERE

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