MINIX Z150-0dB Fanless Mini PC Intel N150

The ordered item is as I thought it would be. Fast enough and silent for office applications.

This is working great as the new hardware for my HDTV setup, running Kodi and NextPVR. Pros: * Nicely built hardware * Great price for what you get (basic but powerful system) * Windows 11 Pro pre-installed (I re-installed from the Microsoft download) * Heavy duty aluminum case/heatsink * Comes with VESA mounting kit to attach to the back of your TV Cons * Can run hot to the touch under load

I'm really amazed with how much power this little mini PC delivers, it handled everything I threw at it with ease. I was even able to run GTA on the lowest settings, which I didn’t think would be possible on something this compact. It feels closer to a full laptop in performance but takes up almost no space and runs nearly silent. Apps open quickly, web browsing is smooth, and it didn’t lag even when multitasking. For casual gaming, streaming, and light productivity work, this has been more than capable. I love that it stays cool, looks well made, and includes all the ports I need. Overall, this exceeded my expectations and turned out to be a very practical and affordable powerhouse.

For basic computing tasks, this computer is quite an impressively small and silent machine. CPU benchmarks put the processor's capabilities very close to what my aging desktop PC's i5 processor from 2012 can do, but while consuming considerably less power. No, you're not going to be able to play cutting edge 3D games on it, but for basic productivity applications, web browsing, watching movies, etc., it is a really nice option.

Even under load, while it may feel a bit "hot to the touch," the fanless heat sink design keeps temperatures well below what would be dangerous to the processor, and I love the silent cooling option.

I’ve been using the MINIX Z150‑0dB Fanless Mini PC in my home office for a few weeks now, and I’m impressed by how quietly capable this little box is. From a technical user’s perspective, here’s how it stacks up.
Right away, the passive cooling (i.e. no fan) is a big win. The system hums along at a whisper—no fan noise even when pushing heavier loads like compiling code or running multiple virtual machines. It manages heat by conducting through its chassis, and I didn’t see any thermal throttling under sustained use.
Performance feels like a modest step up from older N100-based systems. For daily tasks—web browsing, spreadsheets, remote desktop, light photo editing—it handles everything smoothly. The jump to N150 gives you a slight bump in clock and iGPU headroom compared to N100 models, so you feel less constrained when multitasking. That said, it doesn’t replace a high-end desktop or gaming rig—it’s designed for quiet efficiency, not raw horsepower.
Connectivity is solid: dual HDMI (so you can run two 4K displays), a 2.5GbE port, Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2 (with external antennas), and a mix of USB-C and USB-A ports. In my usage, the Ethernet link has been rock solid, and Wi-Fi range is decent (I’m two rooms away from the router). Just be mindful that the USB-C is data-only (i.e. no video out or charging) in this model.
If I had to nitpick: when pushing it close to its limits (e.g. compiling large projects, transcoding video), it can lag a bit, particularly if multiple cores are pinned. Also, upgrading memory or SSD involves opening the chassis, which isn’t hard—but it’s not completely tool-free. And support/firmware updates from smaller brands always carry a bit of uncertainty. In fact, in community forums some users contrast support between brands when choosing between similar mini PCs.
All in all, for a technically minded home user like me who wants a quiet, compact workstation or media box, the Z150-0dB delivers. It won’t replace high-end machines, but for everyday workloads, development, streaming, and dual monitors, it does the job with no fuss and zero fan noise.