N100 mini PC · 16GB or 8GB DDR4 · triple 4K

PELADN N100 Mini PC

A hand-sized N100 box whose party trick is a third display output: two HDMI 2.0 ports plus a Type-C, all good for 4K@60Hz at once.

ProcessorIntel N100, 4C/4T, up to 3.4GHz
Memory16GB DDR4 (or 8GB)
Storage512GB SSD (or 256GB)
Displays3 × 4K@60Hz (2 HDMI 2.0 + Type-C)
Network1 × Gigabit RJ45
Warranty1 year

Buy it for

Desks that want three screens from one small box
Office work, browsing and 4K streaming on a TV or projector
Buyers who want Windows ready to go but may switch to Ubuntu later

Skip it for

Homelab boxes that need 2.5GbE or two network ports
Anyone who needs Wi-Fi spelled out in the spec

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Configurations

Two PELADN builds: 16GB/512GB and 8GB/256GB

16GB DDR4 · 512GB SSD

This config

8GB DDR4 · 256GB SSD

This config

Two HDMI 2.0 ports plus a Type-C put three 4K screens on one N100

PELADN builds this box around the standard Intel N100: four Gracemont cores, no Hyper-Threading, 6MB of cache and a 3.4GHz boost. The main build pairs it with 16GB of DDR4 and a 512GB SSD; the smaller one drops to 8GB and 256GB. What separates it from the pile of look-alike N100 boxes is the display count. Two HDMI 2.0 ports and one Type-C output drive three 4K@60Hz screens in any combination.

Most boxes at this size stop at two HDMI ports, even though the N100's display engine runs three pipes. PELADN wired the third one out through USB-C, so the chip's full display budget reaches the desk. That suits a vertical code monitor beside a main screen, or two monitors plus a projector in a meeting room.

HDMI 2.0 × 2: 4K@60Hz each, straight into any TV or monitor with no adapter.
Type-C × 1: the third 4K@60Hz output, for a USB-C monitor or through a USB-C-to-HDMI or USB-C-to-DisplayPort adapter.
Any combination: PELADN states no restriction on which outputs are paired, so HDMI + HDMI + Type-C is the normal triple setup.

Three 4K panels are comfortable for spreadsheets, terminals and browser tabs. Three simultaneous 4K video streams plus a busy browser is another matter: the 24-EU UHD Graphics and the single memory channel share one budget. The full display and codec limits of the chip sit on the N100 specs page.

Windows handles the layout under Display settings. Mixing a 4K panel with a 1080p one works, but set scaling per screen so text stays the same physical size as the cursor crosses over. Put the busiest screen on HDMI, since those ports need no special cable.

Cable check: a USB-C monitor needs a cable rated for video (DisplayPort Alt Mode). A charge-only USB-C cable gives a black screen, not an error message.

Hardware

What’s inside

Spec	Value
Processor	Intel N100 (Alder Lake-N), 4 cores / 4 threads, up to 3.4GHz
Processor power	6W up to 15W
Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics (integrated)
Memory	16GB DDR4 (8GB DDR4 on the smaller build)
Storage	512GB SSD (256GB on the smaller build)
HDMI	2 × HDMI 2.0, 4K@60Hz
USB-C	1 × Type-C with display output
Maximum displays	3 × 4K@60Hz, any combination of HDMI and Type-C
USB-A	2 × USB 3.0, 2 × USB 2.0
Ethernet	1 × RJ45, 1000Mbps
Audio	1 × 3.5mm combo jack (headphone + mic)
Power input	DC jack, external adapter
Operating system	Preinstalled; Linux and Ubuntu supported
Cooling	Actively cooled
Warranty	1 year

One gigabit RJ45, four USB-A ports and a DC jack on the back

The port map is plain and office-shaped. There are two USB 3.0 ports for fast drives and webcams, two USB 2.0 ports for a keyboard and mouse, a combined headphone and microphone jack, and a DC barrel jack for the external adapter. Networking is a single Gigabit RJ45.

Port	Count	What it is good for
HDMI 2.0	2	Two 4K@60Hz screens or a TV
Type-C	1	Third 4K@60Hz screen
USB 3.0	2	External SSD, webcam, USB hub
USB 2.0	2	Keyboard, mouse, receivers
RJ45 1000M	1	Wired network up to 1Gbps
3.5mm combo	1	Headset with mic

A Gigabit link moves roughly 110–118MB/s of real file traffic, depending on protocol overhead and the drive at the other end. That is plenty for streaming, backups to a NAS and office sync. It is the ceiling that makes this box a poor file server, because a single SATA SSD reads four to five times faster than the wire.

The USB 3.0 ports run at 5Gbps, half the 10Gbps of the USB 3.2 Gen2 ports on the Beelink Mini S12 Pro and the Azeyou. An external NVMe enclosure will top out around 400–450MB/s here instead of roughly double that, depending on the enclosure's bridge chip. For backups and photo imports the difference is minutes, not hours.

PELADN publishes no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth spec for this model. Plan on the RJ45 or a USB adapter unless the box in hand shows a wireless module.

Desk with a wired drop: no gap at all.
TV cabinet on Wi-Fi only: budget a USB Wi-Fi dongle, or pick a box with Wi-Fi 6 in its spec.
Bluetooth keyboard: a small USB receiver solves it for pennies.

Market position

How it fits the lineup

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N100 mini PC models by type, September 2026. Highlighted: PELADN N100 Mini PC.

A 6–15W chip for office days, streaming and a Linux side project

PELADN quotes the N100 at 6W up to 15W, which matches Intel's 6W base power with short turbo bursts above it. The whole box draws more than the chip, since memory, SSD, fan and USB devices all add their share. Even so, an N100 desktop idles in single-digit to low-teens watts depending on attached peripherals and power settings.

That budget covers the jobs this box is built for without strain:

Office work: Word, Excel, Teams or Zoom, and twenty browser tabs spread over three screens.
Home theatre: Quick Sync decodes H.264, HEVC, VP9 and AV1 in hardware, so 4K streams play without loading the CPU.
Linux experiments: Ubuntu is supported, which opens Docker, Home Assistant or a Pi-hole on the same machine.
Light photo edits: fine for crops and exposure tweaks, slow for big RAW batches.

It is not a gaming PC. Older and indie titles at 720p are the realistic ceiling, as the N100 gaming guide explains. It is also a stretch as a home server with one Gigabit port and no stated drive bay; boxes built for that job are compared on the N100 home server page.

Memory decides how the two builds feel. Windows 11 with a browser, Teams and three screens fills 8GB quickly and starts paging to the SSD. The 16GB build keeps all of that in RAM and leaves room for a container or two. On Ubuntu, 16GB is enough for a desktop session plus a handful of Docker services running side by side.

Other options

Three other routes

Beelink Mini S12 Pro1

Beelink Mini S12 Pro

Same 16GB/512GB split with 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6 and a three-year warranty, but two screens.

16GB DDR4 · 500GB SSD
Actively cooled

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Azeyou N100 Mini PC2

Azeyou N100 Mini PC

16GB DDR4, Wi-Fi 6, two Type-C ports and room for an extra drive.

16GB · 512GB SSD
Actively cooled

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NIMO N100 Mini PC3

NIMO N100 Mini PC

8GB with a 512GB PCIe SSD and a two-year warranty for lighter desks.

8GB · 512GB SSD
Actively cooled
Wi-Fi 6

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Pick the 16GB PELADN for three screens, a Beelink for 2.5GbE

The 16GB/512GB build is the one to buy for a desk. It avoids the two limits that bite first on a small Windows box: memory pressure and a full system drive. Take the 8GB version only for a single-purpose screen such as a kiosk, a signage player or a TV browser.

Against its closest rivals, the trade-offs are clear. The Beelink Mini S12 Pro has a 2.5G LAN port, Wi-Fi 6 and four 10Gbps USB ports, but only two displays. The Azeyou N100 adds Wi-Fi 6 and two Type-C ports. The NIMO N100 keeps the 512GB drive but halves the memory to 8GB.

Count your screens. Three 4K displays make the PELADN the right pick; two open up every other box.
Check the network plan. Wired Gigabit is fine; Wi-Fi-only rooms need a dongle or a different model.
Weigh the warranty. PELADN covers one year, while Beelink quotes three on its own boxes.
Ask about memory slots. PELADN does not state whether the DDR4 is socketed, so treat the build you buy as final.

The 256GB drive on the small build is the second reason to skip it for general use. Windows 11, its update cache and a few large apps take a real share of 256GB, and media files finish the job. On a kiosk that only runs a browser, neither limit matters.

More makers and how they differ in support and build are covered on the N100 mini PC brands page.

FAQ

Owner questions

Can the PELADN N100 run three monitors at 4K?

Yes. Its two HDMI 2.0 ports and one Type-C output each carry 4K@60Hz, and all three can run at the same time.

Does the PELADN N100 mini PC have Wi-Fi?

PELADN publishes no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth spec for this model. Plan on the Gigabit RJ45 port or a USB wireless adapter.

Should I buy the 8GB or the 16GB PELADN?

The 16GB/512GB build for Windows desktop use. The 8GB/256GB build suits a single-task screen such as a kiosk or a TV browser.

Can it run Linux?

Yes. PELADN states support for Linux and Ubuntu alongside the preinstalled OS.

How long is the PELADN warranty?

One year from purchase.