Beelink has quietly added a new entry-level configuration to its ME Pro network-attached storage series, this time powered by an Intel Core 3 304 processor from the recently introduced Wildcat Lake platform.
Storage choices lean mobile
In an unusual move for a desktop NAS, the system pairs its processor with UFS 3.1 storage—technology more commonly found in smartphones. While UFS 3.1 offers a meaningful speed advantage over traditional eMMC, its practical throughput remains capped at levels roughly equivalent to a single PCIe 4.0 lane, placing it well behind standard NVMe SSDs in sustained transfers.
Core hardware and expandability
The ME Pro remains a four-bay NAS, with each bay supporting drives up to 30TB for substantial raw capacity. A single M.2 slot is available for caching or an additional storage pool; Beelink officially lists support for up to a 4TB SSD, though the slot should accept an 8TB drive without issue. The chassis mirrors the rest of the ME Pro lineup—a compact design the company says is 50 percent smaller than typical four-bay systems—and retains the series’ swappable motherboard design, offering a degree of future flexibility.
Port selection and memory
Connectivity is a strong point. The port layout for the Core 3 304 model includes:
- 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
- 2x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C
- 2x 2.5G RJ45 LAN
- 1x HDMI (4K@60Hz)
- 1x audio jack
The dual Thunderbolt 4 ports open the door to external storage expansion using compatible enclosures. On the memory side, the NAS ships with 16GB of DDR5 RAM and supports upgrades up to 64GB.
Pricing and availability
In China, the Beelink ME Pro with the Intel Core 3 304 is launching at CNY 4,719, which converts to approximately $697. Beelink has not yet confirmed an international release date, but the model is widely expected to reach markets outside China in the near future.