BMAX B1 Plus Mini PC: Intel Celeron N3350

Description

The BMAX B1 Plus Mini PC is a miniature Windows desktop computer designed for light office work, web browsing and small everyday tasks. Powered by an Intel Celeron N3350processor, it runs without a fan: no noise, no dust drawn in, and very modest power consumption thanks to a chip with a thermal envelope of 6 W.

Its square case, 12 cm on each side, sits in a corner of your desk or mounts on the back of a monitor using the included VESA bracket. It is aimed at those who want a simple workstation for word processing, e-mail, video conferencing or information display.

For Raspberry Pi regulars, the B1 Plus offers a different approach: an x86 architecture that runs Windows and standard PC software directly, with built-in internal storage and dual-band Wi-Fi. It is a sensible choice for equipping a reception desk, a meeting room or a parent who needs an easy-to-use computer.

BMAX B1 Plus highlights

• Passive cooling (fanless) : completely silent operation, ideal in a bedroom, a shared office or a classroom.
• Dual HDMI + VGA display : two simultaneous screens, with a 4K-capable HDMI output (3840 x 2160) and a VGA port that is handy for reusing an old monitor or a projector.
• Expandable storage : 64 GB eMMC as standard, complemented by an M.2 2280 SATA slot to add an SSD, plus a microSD card reader.
• Full connectivity : dual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 and a Gigabit Ethernet port for a stable wired connection.
• Compact size : 120 x 120 x 26 mm for approximately 220 g, VESA mount included.
• Ready to use : supplied with Windows 10 64-bit preinstalled.

Technical specifications

• Processor : Intel Celeron N3350 (Apollo Lake), 2 cores / 2 threads, 1.1 GHz base, up to 2.4 GHz in burst mode, 6 W TDP
• Graphics processor: Intel HD Graphics 500
• RAM : 6 GB, soldered to the motherboard (not expandable)
• Internal storage: 64 GB eMMC
• Storage expansion: 1 M.2 2280 SATA slot (SSD up to 1 TB according to the manufacturer), microSD reader
• Video outputs: 1 x HDMI (up to 3840 x 2160), 1 x VGA, dual display
• Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
• Bluetooth: 4.2
• Ethernet : 1 x Gigabit RJ45 (1000 Mb/s)
• USB ports: 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0
• Audio: 1 x 3.5 mm jack, digital audio via HDMI
• Other: microSD card reader, CMOS reset button
• Power supply : 12 V / 2 A adapter, 5.5 x 2.1 mm connector
• Cooling : passive, fanless
• Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit preinstalled
• Dimensions : 120 x 120 x 26 mm
• Weight : approximately 220 g

What is it for?

The B1 Plus is clearly aimed at undemanding tasks. It is comfortable with:

• light office work : word processing, simple spreadsheets, e-mail, printing documents;
• web browsing and video conferencing with a USB webcam, keeping the number of open tabs limited;
• video playback streamed or from a local file, with the HD Graphics 500's hardware decoding taking the load off the processor;
• digital signage : information screen in a shop window, schedule in a workshop, dashboard in a meeting room, silent continuous operation;
• a secondary workstation for a child, a parent or a reception area, with no fan to clean.

Let's be clear about its limits: with two cores and 6 GB of soldered memory, it is not a machine for video editing, recent games or intensive multitasking.

Compatibility and what you need to know

Adding an SSD: the M.2 slot only accepts 2280 SSDs using the SATA protocol (NVMe SSDs are not recognized). Installing an SSD is strongly recommended to gain space and responsiveness, as the 64 GB eMMC quickly fills up with Windows updates.

System: the Celeron N3350 is not on the official list of processors supported by Windows 11. The machine is therefore supplied with Windows 10. A lightweight Linux distribution (Debian, Ubuntu, Linux Mint with a lightweight desktop) can also be installed from a USB stick, making it an interesting little x86 station for learning Linux.

Display: a Full HD monitor remains the smoothest choice with this processor.

You will also need: a keyboard and mouse (USB or Bluetooth), a monitor and, if needed, an HDMI or VGA cable.

Box contents

• 1 x BMAX B1 Plus Mini PC
• 1 x 12 V / 2 A power adapter
• 1 x metal VESA mounting bracket
• 1 x user guide

Frequently asked questions