Intel
Intel BNUC11TNHI50001-4366-227598 NUC 11 Pro i5-1135G7 8GB 1TB SSD with Dock
5120 x 2880i5-1135G78GB DDR41TB SSD120W
11th-gen Core i5 muscle in a 4.6" x 4.6" footprint — now bundled with a triple-display USB-C dock for a full workstation setup.
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Overview
Key Features
【Upgraded】 Seal is opened for Hardware/Software upgrade only to enhance performance. No Display ; Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Wifi, Bluetooth 5.0, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), No Webcam, .
【Powerful Performance with Intel Core i5-1135G7 Quad Core】 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 2.40GHz Processor (upto 4.2 GHz, 8MB Cache, 4-Cores, 8-Threads, ) ; Intel Iris Xe Integrated Graphics, .
【High Speed and Multitasking】 8GB DDR4 SODIMM; 120W Power Supply; Black Color, .
【Enormous Storage】 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD; 1 USB 2.0, 2 HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C), No Optical Drive, ., Windows 11 Home., 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from GreatPriceTech (Professionally upgraded by GreatPriceTech)
Includes Universal Dock D6000 (USB-C)(Supports upto 3 Displays;Max Resolution 5120 x 2880;Combo Audio, Speaker Out Port;USB 3.0 Type-A, USB-C (1 Power share);HDMI, Display Port, RJ-45)
Specifications
Processor
Intel Core i5-1135G7, 4-core/8-thread, 2.40 GHz base / 4.2 GHz boost, 8MB cache
Memory
8GB DDR4 SODIMM (expandable to 64GB)
Storage
1TB PCIe NVMe SSD
Graphics
Intel Iris Xe Integrated Graphics
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6 (AX201), Bluetooth 5.0
Wired Networking
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
Ports (NUC)
1x USB 2.0, 2x HDMI, 2x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
Dock (D6000)
HDMI, DisplayPort, RJ-45, USB 3.0 Type-A, USB-C (power share), Combo Audio
Dock Max Resolution
5120 x 2880
Power Supply
120W
Dimensions
4.61" x 4.61" x 2"
Weight
2.2 lb
Color
Black
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Thunderbolt 3 on two ports enables 40Gbps peripheral bandwidth and daisy-chaining — rare at this price point for a mini PC.
- 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD delivers sequential read speeds typically above 2,000 MB/s, keeping OS load times and file transfers fast.
- D6000 dock extends to three additional displays at up to 5120x2880 resolution via a single USB-C cable, enabling a clean desk setup.
- Wi-Fi 6 (AX201) provides significantly higher throughput and lower latency than Wi-Fi 5 on congested networks.
- 4.61" x 4.61" x 2" form factor and 2.2 lb weight make it genuinely portable between desk and travel without requiring a bag reconfiguration.
👎 Cons
- Iris Xe integrated graphics shares system memory bandwidth with the CPU — there is no discrete GPU option in this chassis, making it unsuitable for 3D rendering or gaming above light titles.
- The 120W power supply is external and adds cable bulk — the dock requires its own separate power input, so a clean desk still means multiple adapters.
- Single USB 2.0 port is a bottleneck for legacy peripherals; the remaining USB-A ports are accessed via the dock rather than the NUC body itself.
- 8GB base RAM in 2024+ workloads is tight for browser-heavy or VM work without upgrading.
- No optical drive and no SD card reader on the NUC body — both require the dock or a separate adapter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the i5-1135G7's boost clock of 4.2 GHz mean for day-to-day tasks?
It means the CPU can hit its peak speed for short bursts — like launching apps or compiling small scripts — before throttling back to conserve thermal headroom. In a chassis this small, sustained all-core loads will settle around 2.4–3.0 GHz, but for office workloads that's rarely the bottleneck.
Can the 8GB of DDR4 SODIMM be upgraded, and to how much?
Yes. The NUC 11 Pro supports up to 64GB via two SODIMM slots. The unit ships with a single 8GB stick, so the second slot is free — adding another 8GB or 16GB stick is a straightforward upgrade that meaningfully improves multitasking.
How many monitors can this drive, and at what resolution?
The NUC itself has two HDMI ports plus two Thunderbolt 3 ports, supporting up to four displays simultaneously at up to 4K60. The included D6000 dock adds HDMI and DisplayPort outputs supporting up to three displays at 5120x2880, though you'd share those across the dock's available bandwidth.
Does the 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD have a second M.2 slot for expansion?
The NUC 11 Pro chassis includes one M.2 2280 slot (populated with the 1TB drive) and one M.2 2242 slot, which is free. The second slot is limited to SATA speeds, so it won't match the primary NVMe drive's throughput.
Is the unit truly plug-and-play, or does the "seal opened for upgrade" notice affect the warranty?
GreatPriceTech performed the hardware and software upgrades and backs the unit with a one-year manufacturer warranty. It ships with Windows 11 Home pre-installed and ready to use — no additional setup is required out of the box.
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