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Beelink NAS – Describe Your Perfect NAS (…and Win a Beelink ME Mini)

Par : Rob Andrews
12 novembre 2025 à 15:12

Share Your Thoughts on a Perfect NAS – Best Feedback Wins One of x200 Beelink ME Mini NAS’

Beelink has begun a new online campaign asking users to share what their ideal NAS should look like. The initiative follows the success of the company’s first consumer NAS, the Beelink ME Mini, a six-slot M.2 NVMe system equipped with Intel’s N150 processor, DDR5 memory, and dual 2.5GbE connectivity. Compact in size yet capable of handling multimedia, Plex, or lightweight virtualisation workloads, the ME Mini became a popular entry point into DIY NAS building through its competitive pricing and quiet operation. Having established a foothold in the NAS segment after years of producing small form-factor PCs, Beelink now appears to be shaping its long-term roadmap around user collaboration. This campaign, which focuses on community feedback, signals the company’s intention to refine the design language, cooling approach, and modular expandability of upcoming systems such as the ME Pro and ME Pro Max, both of which were recently discussed in early development previews during factory visits in Shenzhen. So, how do you provide your feedback on your ideal NAS, and how can you win a free Beelink ME Mini?

Disclaimer – This is NOT A SPONSORED POST! I am covering this because, after the brand allowed me to see their expanding NAS development, I took a personal interest in seeing their work towards building some fantastic solutions for home and business! You can also learn more about this in this video HERE.

How to Provide NAS Feedback and Be Entered into the Beelink ME Mini NAS Draw?

Anyone interested in contributing to Beelink’s NAS design discussion can take part through the company’s official social media posts on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and X. Each platform follows a similar participation format. Users must first follow Beelink’s official account, like the relevant campaign post, and then leave a thoughtful comment outlining what they believe makes an ideal NAS. These responses can focus on functional aspects such as cooling systems, dust-management solutions, and maintenance access, or on design-related ideas like exterior layout, noise reduction, and modular upgradability.

FACEBOOK LINK

TWITTER / X LINK

On YouTube, users can comment directly under Beelink’s community post here. The Facebook campaign can be accessed here, and Instagram participants can submit their responses here. For Reddit, Beelink’s official thread is open for discussion here, while X (Twitter) users are asked to follow @Beelinkofficial, like, retweet, and reply with their input.

YOUTUBE SOCIAL POST LINK

INSTAGRAM POST LINK

All entries must be submitted by November 30th, 2025. Beelink will then review responses and announce the 200 winning contributors on December 3rd. Selected users will receive a free Beelink ME Pro NAS unit once it launches. This structure gives users equal opportunity across every major platform, ensuring feedback comes from a diverse mix of communities including existing ME Mini owners, NAS hobbyists, and small business users looking for scalable and efficient network storage hardware.

Why is Beelink Looking for Feedback on the Perfect NAS?

Beelink’s new initiative, titled “What Should Your Ideal NAS Look Like?”, runs from November 10th to November 30th, 2025, and invites users worldwide to share ideas for the next generation of Beelink NAS systems. The campaign is hosted across all major social media platforms, including Reddit, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube. Participants are encouraged to comment directly on Beelink’s official posts, offering detailed suggestions on topics such as system size, cooling efficiency, dust-cleaning convenience, noise levels, maintenance accessibility, DIY flexibility, and aesthetic design. So, think about what influences your decision when buying a NAS device. Factors such as:
  • Power Consumption
  • CPU Power vs Efficiency
  • Scale and physical footprint
  • Storage Media Type
  • Network Connectivity
  • General IO of the Hardware
  • Turnkey vs Semi-DIY
  • AMD vs Intel
  • And of course….Price
To encourage meaningful engagement, Beelink will select up to 200 participants based on the quality and practicality of their submissions. Winners will each receive the upcoming Beelink ME Pro NAS, a follow-up model that extends the ME Mini’s design with increased storage capacity, an upgraded internal PSU, and improved thermal management. The company has also stated that outstanding comments and ideas will be featured publicly on December 3rd, highlighting the most valuable user contributions. In line with Beelink’s broader expansion into the NAS market, this campaign functions not only as a giveaway but also as an open consultation on what the next wave of compact, high-performance NAS hardware should prioritize in 2026 and beyond.

Why This Matters to the NAS Industry?

Beelink’s decision to crowdsource input for its upcoming NAS models reflects a wider shift in how smaller hardware manufacturers are shaping their design and development pipelines. Instead of relying solely on internal research or reseller feedback, Beelink is turning directly to the end users who actively deploy and experiment with NAS systems in home labs, media servers, and small business setups. This approach allows the company to collect detailed, practical insights on what real-world users value most, such as the balance between performance and noise, ease of access for upgrades, power efficiency, and thermal control. In context, this campaign follows Beelink’s rapid emergence as a new competitor in the DIY NAS space. The ME Mini gained traction in 2025 precisely because it delivered features that users had long requested from other compact NAS vendors—such as M.2-only storage layouts, 2.5GbE networking, and an affordable price point around the $200 mark. Now, by seeking public feedback, Beelink appears to be validating the direction of its upcoming models like the ME Pro, ME Pro X, and ME Pro Max, which are expected to feature higher networking speeds, larger capacity support, and improved cooling systems.

The company’s move also suggests it is actively testing which hardware configurations resonate most with a global user base that is increasingly focused on compact, high-throughput NAS systems rather than proprietary ecosystems. Gathering opinions on airflow, dust resistance, and modular design is likely to influence how future Beelink devices are built, potentially leading to products that better address the maintenance challenges of small enclosures and the demand for quieter yet more powerful systems. For a brand still new to network storage, this kind of direct engagement could accelerate its path toward becoming a recognised name in the wider NAS market.

Remember. Entering a comment in this article will not be picked up by Beelink (probably), so if you want to participate in this, head over to the relavent post via the links below:

FACEBOOK LINK

TWITTER / X LINK

YOUTUBE SOCIAL POST LINK

INSTAGRAM POST LINK


 

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Beelink ME Mini Pro, ME S, ME X and ME Max NAS Series for 2026

Par : Rob Andrews
7 novembre 2025 à 16:00

Beelink Me Pro, S, X and MAX, 9x M.2, 10GbE, 5GbE NAS – NEW DIY NAS!

Note – Original Beelink ME Mini from June ’25. Written Review HERE and YouTube Video Review HERE

It has been around a year since Beelink made a major impact in the NAS sector with their $200+ 6-bay flash-based system, the Beelink ME Mini. Although the company already had a strong reputation in the Mini PC space, the ME Mini was their first dedicated NAS, and it ticked all the boxes for many users in terms of price, size, efficiency, performance, and footprint. Fast forward to Q4 2025, and I visited Beelink’s headquarters in Shenzhen, China, to learn more about their “Phase 2” NAS strategy and their expansion into a broader DIY-oriented lineup. This new wave includes several systems under the ME family, designed to remain compact and power-efficient while improving thermal management and scalability. The new range introduces the Beelink ME S, ME X, and ME Max, alongside an upgraded ME Mini Pro that refines the original platform. These systems increase NVMe capacity, introduce 3.5-inch SATA support, and feature a wider range of Intel and AMD processors.

Beelink’s roadmap spans the next 12 months, with initial launches planned for late Q4 2025 and early Q1 2026. It is clear that the company has not been idle since the success of the first ME Mini. The DIY NAS market is growing rapidly, with many users seeking OS-free prebuilt systems that balance simplicity and performance. Since Beelink Mini PCs are already popular among Proxmox and self-hosting enthusiasts, this transition into storage-focused systems could be exactly what those users have been waiting for.

Important 1: Beelink did not fund or sponsor my visit to their headquarters. They did not pay for travel or accommodation, and they have no editorial control over this article or its accompanying video.


Hardware Specifications of the Beelink ME Mini Pro, ME S, ME X and ME Max

The following information is based on a two-hour meeting with Beelink’s founder, product manager, and several engineers at the Shenzhen office, supported by translators. Notes were cross-checked against early prototype visuals and chassis designs. Some translation inaccuracies may exist, but the core technical details are accurate. It is especially notable how much performance Beelink has achieved from Intel’s N150 (Twin Lake) platform and the planned AMD FP8-series processors.

Details about the 2-bay and 4-bay systems were drawn from early 3D models and mock-up shells shared during the meeting.

Important 2: These specifications refer to devices still in development and undergoing testing, so some aspects may change before launch.


Beelink ME Mini Gen 2

  • 6x M.2 NVMe SSD slots (Gen 3×1, 2280 length)

  • Intel N150 CPU (4 cores, 4 threads, x86 architecture)

  • DDR5 SODIMM memory slots (upgrade from fixed on-board memory)

  • Enhanced heat pipe cooling system

  • USB Type-A and Type-C ports (10 Gb/s)

  • Dual 5 GbE network ports (upgrade from dual 2.5 GbE)

  • Internal PSU retained

  • TDP increased from 15 W to 25 W

  • eMMC storage removed due to minimal user adoption


Beelink ME Mini 9 Bay Upgrade

  • 9x M.2 NVMe SSD slots (speed TBC, likely Gen 3×1, though bandwidth may be tight on the N150)

  • Choice of Intel N150 or AMD FP8-series CPU

  • DDR5 SODIMM memory slots

  • New 120 W PSU, relocated horizontally (replacing the vertical design in the original ME Mini)

  • Denser central heat sink assembly (possible translation ambiguity here)

  • 10 GbE and 2.5 GbE connectivity (notable if achieved alongside nine SSDs on this platform) – TBC


Beelink ME Pro

  • Desktop form factor with 2 or 4 x 3.5-inch SATA bays

  • Intel N-series CPU

  • DDR5 SODIMM memory slots

  • 2–4 x M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD slots (likely CPU-dependent)

  • 10 GbE and 2.5 GbE network ports

  • Removable base tray for simplified drive access and maintenance

  • Compact metal external chassis


Beelink ME Pro S

  • Desktop form factor with 2 or 4 x 3.5-inch SATA bays

  • Intel 12th/13th/14th/15th Gen CPU

  • DDR5 SODIMM memory slots

  • 2–4 x M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD slots (likely CPU-dependent)

  • 10 GbE and 2.5 GbE network ports

  • Removable base tray for simplified drive access and maintenance

  • Compact metal external chassis


Beelink ME Pro X

  • Desktop form factor with 2 or 4 x 3.5-inch SATA bays

  • Intel N150 or AMD FP8-series CPU

  • DDR5 SODIMM memory slots

  • 2–4 x M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD slots (likely CPU-dependent)

  • 10 GbE and 2.5 GbE network ports

  • Removable base tray for simplified drive access and maintenance

  • Compact metal external chassis


Beelink ME Max (AI-Ready NAS)

  • AMD Ryzen  AI Max 395 CPU

  • Storage configuration, network layout, and full specifications still TBC


Will the New Beelink ME Mini Pro, ME S, ME X or ME Max Include Turnkey NAS Software?

This remains unconfirmed. The current ME Mini includes Ubuntu installed on a small eMMC partition, but this will be removed in the new systems. Beelink is evaluating integration of Feiniu/fnOS, a semi-open-source NAS operating system from China, though this would likely only be pre-installed on configurations that ship with drives. Users would still have the freedom to install TrueNAS, Unraid, ZimaOS, or OpenMediaVault. The software decision is not finalized yet.


Why You Should Care About the Beelink ME Mini Pro, ME S, ME X and ME Max

Beelink surprised the NAS industry in early 2025 with the ME Mini, which outperformed other compact NVMe NAS units despite being their first attempt at this market. It was roughly 60 percent cheaper than the Asustor Flashstor 6, offered more storage bays and lower temperatures than the GMKtec G9 NucBox, and provided stronger base specifications than the Terramaster D8, all while undercutting UGREEN’s offerings. While Beelink is not yet in the same league as Synology or QNAP, their rapid iteration and innovative hardware design suggest they could become a key player in compact flash-based storage solutions through 2026.

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