Kingdel PHX18: Compact Modular Mini-PC with AMD APUs Released

Key Takeaways

1. The Kingdel PHX18 mini-PC features a modular design that can operate with or without its bottom layer.
2. It includes two USB Type-C ports, one on the front and one for power at the back, and measures 100 x 100 x 67 mm.
3. Available in AMD Ryzen 5 6600U and Ryzen 7 7840U versions, with a 19% performance difference in CPU benchmarks.
4. Pricing starts at approximately $433 for the Ryzen 5 model with 16 GB of RAM and no SSD; Ryzen 7 models start at $493.
5. The PHX18 supports M.2 2242 and M.2 2280 slots but is limited to 16 GB of RAM.

Every so often, Kingdel unveils mini-PCs that piques our interest. A few years back, the company showcased models featuring six 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports. Now, they have come back with a modular design that can function with or without its bottom layer.

New Modular Design

Called the PHX18 or K3, this mini-PC elevates the concept of the latest Mac mini (currently priced at $564 on Amazon) connected to an expansion dock. From the images provided by Kingdel, it appears that the PHX18 incorporates two physical connections located at the bottom to introduce additional ports.

Specifications and Features

In terms of its base unit, it includes a single USB Type-C port on the front and another one for power at the back. Kingdel states that the PHX18 measures 100 x 100 x 67 mm, which we think likely includes both components. The mini-PC is available in AMD Ryzen 5 6600U and Ryzen 7 7840U versions, with an expected performance difference of about 19% in CPU benchmarks. However, there’s a more significant performance gap between their Radeon 660M and Radeon 780M integrated graphics.

Pricing Options

Currently, the PHX18 starts at roughly $433 on AliExpress for the Ryzen 5 6600U model, featuring 16 GB of RAM and no SSD. Kingdel does provide slots for M.2 2242 and M.2 2280. On the other hand, the Ryzen 7 7840U models are priced from at least $493, which is a 14% increase for a CPU that offers 19% more performance and over 30% better gaming capability. It’s worth noting that the Kingdel PHX18 can only be set up with 16 GB of RAM.

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