Topton M4 Fanless Mini PC Features an Intel N100 Processor at a $106 Price Point

2 January, 2024

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The Topton M4 is another fanless mini PC powered by an Intel N100 Alder Lake-N quad-core/quad-thread processor. It supports up to 32GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and includes M.2 and SATA III SSD sockets. Priced at $106, this is the most affordable Mini PC on the market.

The Topton M4, priced at $106, is notably affordable but the catch is it ships without RAM, storage, or a wireless module. While this might be seen as a drawback, it also offers an opportunity for those who have spare RAM SSDs or USB Wi-Fi dongles lying around. You can add all that in and get yourself a pretty powerful mini PC with a 50% lower price.

Previously, we’ve reviewed several mini PCs, including the Chaco Canyon, the XULU XR1, and the PICO-V2K4-SEMI, among others. If you’re interested in a mini PC setup, you might find these reviews helpful.

Topton M4 Fanless Mini PC specifications:

CPU: Intel N100 Alder Lake-N Quad-Core, Turbo up to 3.4 GHz, 6MB Cache.
Graphics: 24EU Intel HD, up to 750 MHz; 6W TDP.
RAM: Max 32GB DDR4-3200, SO-DIMM.
Storage:
- 2 2280 (NVMe/SATA III SSD).
- SATA III (2.5-inch HDD/SSD).
Video Outputs:
- 2x HDMI 2.0 (4Kp60).
- 1x DisplayPort (4Kp60).
- Supports triple displays.
Audio: 3.5mm headphone and mic jacks; digital via HDMI/DP.
Connectivity:
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet (Realtek).
- Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 (external antenna).
USB: 2 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0.
Serial: 2 COM ports (DB9).
Other Features: Power button, RTC, battery.
Power: 12V DC (3A-5A).
Size: 135 x 127 x 39 mm.

The mini PC supports Windows 11, OPNsense, Ubuntu, and more. While similar N100 processor computers support up to 16GB RAM, the M4 offers a 32GB/1TB option, though its compatibility is unconfirmed. The TopTon M4 includes a power adapter, cord, SATA cable, and two antennas. Pre-installed Windows 11 is provided in models with RAM, storage, and Wi-Fi. Unlike others in its price range, it features customizable RAM, storage, and wireless options.

In my opinion, this is a great deal and you can easily find the RAM, SSDs, and Wi-Fi adapters on the used market at low prices. Another variant with an Intel Pentium J6426 or Celeron J6413 Elkhart Lake processor is available for $96.85 in a barebone configuration.