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The Khadas Mind is a tiny desktop computer that’s designed to be part of a modular ecosystem that allows you to quickly attach an external graphics card, a docking station, or other accessories that tap into the high-speed “Mind Link” connector on the bottom of the system.
When Khadas first launched the platform in 2023, the company offered a Khadas Mind mini PC with a choice of Intel Core i5-1340P or Core i7-1360P processors. Now, as expected, the company is taking orders for new models. The Khadas Mind 2 features an Intel Meteor Lake processor, while the new Khadas Intel Lunar Lake AI PC Development Kit has Intel’s latest processor with next-gen graphics and AI capabilities.
with an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor which should bring big boosts in CPU, integrated graphics, and AI performance. It also costs a lot more though.
The Khadas Mind 2 has the same $799 starting price as the original model. For that price you get an Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor, 16GB of LPDDR5-6400 memory, and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 M.2 2230 SSD.
Customers can also pay $1099 for a Core Ultra 7 155H/32GB/1TB configuration.
The Lunar Lake model is only available in one configuration at the moment: a $1199 model that features an Intel Ultra 7 258V processor, 32GB of LPDDR5x-8533 RAM, and 1TB of PCIe 4.0 M.2 2230 storage.
While the Lunar Lake mode is the most expensive to date, it’s also the most powerful with Intel Arc 140V integrated graphics and an NPU capable of delivering up to 47 TOPS of AI performance
Despite the new processors, the Khadas Mind, Khadas Mind 2, and Lunar Lake dev kit all feature the same basic design, making them look virtually identical on the outside. Each model includes:
The mini PC’s ports include:
- 1 x Thunderbolt 4
- 1 x USB4
- 1 x HDMI 2.0
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
But the most interesting feature, and the one that theoretically helps justify the fact that Khadas Mind mini PCs cost more than most other little computers with similar specs, is the Mind Link port on the bottom of the computer. It basically enables a PCIe connection with compatible accessories like the $999 Mind Graphics dock and the $179 Mind Dock. Just place the Khadas Mind (or Lunar Lake AI PC Dev Kit) on top of the dock and you get a high-speed connection without the need for an OCuLink or Thunderbolt cable.
There’s also a 5.55 Wh battery in the computer itself. That’s not enough to keep the PC running for any considerable amount of time while it’s unplugged, but it does allow you to unplug the computer from a power source and carry it with you to and from work or from room to room without the need to completely shut it down. Khadas designed the system to automatically go to sleep when unplugged.
So far the ecosystem of compatible devices is still pretty limited though. The only graphics dock available features an NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU and there’s no option to upgrade to a higher-performance GPU.
Khadas says it’s working on other modules though, including a Mind xPlay system that basically lets you turn the little computers into tablets by connecting them to a portable display with a built-in battery.
Like the original Khadas Mind mini PC, the new Lunar Lake model measures 146 x 105 x 20mm (5.75″ x 4.13″ x 0.79″) and weighs 450 grams (15.9 ounces).
Customers who’d prefer to buy the original Khadas Mind with an Intel Raptor Lake processor can still pick one up. They’re available from the Khadas website for $799 and up, although at time of publication you can also score a Core i7/32GB/1TB model for $949 at Newegg, which is $150 off the list price for that model.
This article was first published September 5, 2024 and most recently updated September 6, 2024.