Summary of WORLD’S SMALLEST INTEL MINI PC HAS AN INTEL CELERON N4100 PROCESSOR, 6GB LPDDR4 RAM AND 128GB ROM
CHUWI’s upcoming LarkBox is an ultra-mini PC featuring an Intel Celeron N4100 quad-core (UHD Graphics 600, 6W TDP), 6GB LPDDR4, and up to 128GB SSD plus MicroSD. Smaller than competing ECS LIVA Q2, it offers better processor performance, higher memory and storage, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, multiple USB ports including USB-C, HDMI up to 4K, and an ultra-silent cooling system. Likely compatible with Ubuntu 18.04 and other Linux distributions; power delivery via USB-C is pending confirmation.
Parts used in the CHUWI LarkBox:
- Intel Celeron N4100 quad-core SoC (Intel UHD Graphics 600)
- 6GB LPDDR4 system memory
- Up to 128GB SSD storage
- MicroSD card slot
- Bluetooth 5.0 module
- 802.11ac WiFi module
- 2x USB 2.0 ports
- 1x USB Type-C port (power/data)
- HDMI port (up to 4K video output)
- Ultra-silent cooling system
Despite its size, CHUWI’s yet-to-be-released LarkBox ultra-mini PC offers decent computing performance without extra heat. With 6GB LPDDR4 system memory and up to 128GB storage capacity, the LarkBox mini PC can handle daily multitasks easily without breaking a sweat.
So far, we have seen quite a number of small Intel mini PCs, one of the smallest being the ECS LIVA Q2 micro PC with Intel Celeron N4000 Gemini Lake processor, 4GB RAM, and 32GB eMMC flash storage housed in a 160 mm3 enclosure. While the LarkBox mini PC maintained quite some similarities with the ECS LIVA Q2, the compact, and easy-to-carry-around Intel mini PC from CHUWI comes with certain specifications that place it some steps ahead of the ECS LIVA Q2 micro PC. The LarkBox is expected to come with smaller body size, higher efficiency Celeron processor, more storage capacity, and better video output.
By comparison, features and specifications of Chuwi LarkBox mini PC include:
| Features | CHUWI LarkBox | ECS LIVA Q2 |
| System on Chip | Intel Celeron N4100 quad-core Gemini Lake processor with Intel UHD Graphics 600; 6W TDP | Intel Celeron N4000 dual-core Gemini Lake processor with 12EU UHD Graphics 600; 6W TDP |
| System memory | 6GB LPDDR4 | 2 or 4 GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | 128 GB SSD storage, MicroSD card | 32 or 64GB eMMC flash storage, Micro SD slot up to 128GB |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0,802.11ac WiFi | Gigabit Ethernet,Bluetooth 4.1, 802.11ac WiFi |
| USB Port | 2x USB 2.0 ports,1x USB Type-C port | 1x USB 3.1 General port,1x USB 2.0 port |
| Video output | HDMI up to 4K resolutions | HDMI 2.0 |
| Power supply | TBD via USB-C port | 12v / 2A |
| Dimension | 61 x 61 x 43 mm | 70 x 70 x 33.4 mm |
Even with its small size, the LarkBox, just like the ECS LIVA Q2 comes with an ultra-silent cooling system that keeps it cool at all times and ensures that the PC works stably under any workload. There are no details concerning the operating system but most likely the mini PC should be able to run Ubuntu 18.04 and other Linux distributions quite well.
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- What processor does the CHUWI LarkBox use?
It uses an Intel Celeron N4100 quad-core Gemini Lake processor with Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a 6W TDP. - How much RAM does the LarkBox have?
The LarkBox comes with 6GB LPDDR4 system memory. - What storage options are available on the LarkBox?
The LarkBox supports up to 128GB SSD storage and includes a MicroSD card slot. - Does the LarkBox support 4K video output?
Yes, the LarkBox offers HDMI video output up to 4K resolutions. - What wireless connectivity does the LarkBox include?
It includes Bluetooth 5.0 and 802.11ac WiFi. - How is the LarkBox cooled?
The LarkBox uses an ultra-silent cooling system to keep it cool and stable under load. - Can the LarkBox run Linux like Ubuntu 18.04?
The article states it should be able to run Ubuntu 18.04 and other Linux distributions quite well. - What USB ports are available on the LarkBox?
It includes two USB 2.0 ports and one USB Type-C port. - How does the LarkBox compare in size to the ECS LIVA Q2?
The LarkBox is smaller, measuring 61 x 61 x 43 mm compared to the ECS LIVA Q2 at 70 x 70 x 33.4 mm. - Is the LarkBox more capable than the ECS LIVA Q2?
Yes, the LarkBox offers a higher-efficiency Celeron processor, more memory and storage, and better video output compared to the ECS LIVA Q2.
