Intel
Intel BNUC11TNHI50L00-4367-228884 NUC 11 Pro Mini PC, i5, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD
5120 x 2880i5-1135G732GB RAM32GB DDR42TB SSD
Intel's Tiger Lake i5-1135G7 and Iris Xe graphics pack genuine multi-display productivity into a 1.32 lb chassis, and the bundled D6000 dock unlocks triple-monitor output without a GPU upgrade.
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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 5.2, 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】 32GB DDR4 SODIMM; 120W Power Supply; Black Color, .
【Enormous Storage】 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD; 3 USB 3.1 Gen2, 3 USB 2.0, 2 HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C), No Optical Drive, ., Windows 10 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 / 4.20 GHz Turbo, 8MB Cache
Memory
32GB DDR4 SO-DIMM
Storage
2TB PCIe NVMe SSD
Graphics
Intel Iris Xe (integrated)
Operating System
Windows 10 Home
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6 Intel AX201, Bluetooth 5.2
Wired Networking
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
Ports
3× USB 3.1 Gen2, 3× USB 2.0, 2× HDMI, 2× Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C)
Power Supply
120W external
Color
Black
Dimensions
4.5" × 4.4" × 2.0"
Weight
1.32 lb
Included Dock
Universal Dock D6000 (USB-C), up to 3 displays, max 5120×2880
Warranty
1 Year (GreatPriceTech)
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- i5-1135G7 delivers up to 4.2 GHz single-core Turbo in a 15–28W TDP envelope, providing responsive performance at significantly lower power draw than full desktop or server processors.
- 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD achieves 3,000+ MB/s sequential read — a 6× throughput advantage over SATA alternatives that directly reduces VM load times, file transfer durations, and application startup.
- Bundled D6000 dock enables triple-display output at up to 5120×2880, transforming the NUC into a multi-monitor workstation without a separate GPU or dock purchase.
- 32GB DDR4 SO-DIMM configuration is expandable to 64GB — the NUC's memory ceiling is not a permanent constraint, unlike soldered-RAM ultrabooks.
- At 1.32 lb and 4.5" × 4.4" × 2.0", the NUC occupies a fraction of the desk space of a tower PC while delivering comparable single-threaded performance for office workloads.
👎 Cons
- Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics, while capable for dual 4K display output and video decode, has no discrete VRAM — GPU-intensive tasks like 3D rendering, ML inference, and gaming above entry-level settings will saturate shared system memory bandwidth.
- The 120W external power brick is a fixed dependency; the NUC cannot operate without it, and the brick adds to the cable footprint for a system marketed on compactness.
- No display output is built into the chassis beyond the two HDMI ports; connecting more than two displays requires the D6000 dock, making the bundle inclusion critical rather than optional for multi-monitor deployments.
- No webcam is included, which is expected for a mini PC but means external peripherals are required for any video conferencing use case.
- Windows 10 Home (not Pro) limits this unit's suitability for enterprise domain-join scenarios, Hyper-V use, and Remote Desktop host configuration without an OS upgrade purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Iris Xe integrated graphics in the i5-1135G7 compare to previous Intel integrated solutions?
Intel Iris Xe (Gen 12) in the 1135G7 roughly doubles the GPU performance of Intel UHD Graphics 620 found in 10th-gen processors. It supports hardware-accelerated video decode for H.264, H.265, VP9, and AV1, and can drive two independent 4K displays simultaneously via the NUC's HDMI and Thunderbolt 3 ports — a meaningful step up for multi-monitor productivity without requiring discrete GPU hardware.
Can the 32GB of RAM be expanded, and what is the platform ceiling?
The NUC 11 Pro uses SO-DIMM slots (not soldered memory), and the i5-1135G7 platform supports up to 64GB DDR4. The current 32GB configuration uses one or two SO-DIMM modules, and buyers can expand to 64GB by adding or replacing DIMMs — a straightforward upgrade that extends the machine's useful lifespan.
What does the bundled Universal Dock D6000 add beyond the NUC's native ports?
The D6000 connects via USB-C and adds triple-display support (two DisplayPort + one HDMI, up to 5120×2880 resolution), a dedicated RJ-45 Ethernet port, USB 3.0 Type-A ports, a USB-C power share port, and a combo audio/speaker output. For a desktop deployment, the D6000 effectively transforms the NUC into a full docking station configuration without additional hardware purchases.
How does the 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD affect day-to-day performance relative to a SATA SSD?
PCIe NVMe drives in this class deliver 3,000–3,500 MB/s sequential read versus 550 MB/s for SATA. For large file transfers, application launches, and VM workloads, this translates to a perceptible speed difference — cold boot times and application load times are materially faster than SATA-based predecessors.
Is the NUC 11 Pro suitable for running virtual machines?
Yes, within limits. The i5-1135G7's four cores and eight threads, combined with 32GB of DDR4 and the fast NVMe SSD, supports running two to three light VMs (Windows Server, Linux containers) concurrently. It is not a replacement for a rack server in terms of raw thread count, but for development, testing, and light production workloads, the performance-per-watt efficiency of Tiger Lake makes it a credible platform.
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