Beelink has unveiled the ME Pro, a compact hybrid device that merges a 2-bay NAS with a Windows 11 mini PC. Built around Intel's N95 or N150 processors, the system packs two 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch SATA bays alongside three M.2 NVMe slots, enabling up to 72TB of total storage. What sets it apart from typical budget mini PCs is a modular "DIY drawer" design that allows users to swap out the motherboard entirely, with Beelink promising future compatibility with Intel, AMD, and Arm platforms.
The ME Pro measures just 16.6 x 12.1 x 11.2 cm (6.5 x 4.8 x 4.4 inches) and weighs approximately 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs), making it notably smaller than competing 2-bay NAS units from QNAP and TerraMaster. Connectivity is robust: dual Ethernet ports (5GbE via Realtek and 2.5GbE via Intel i226-V) support link aggregation and software routing, while Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 handle wireless duties. The system includes USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (both Type-A and Type-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode), HDMI 2.1 output at 4K 60Hz, and up to 16GB of soldered LPDDR5 memory.
Thermal management receives more attention than typical budget hardware. An internal blower fan works with thermal pads that conduct heat from the drives to the aluminum chassis, helping maintain stability when the CPU is pushed to its maximum 25W TDP. Anti-vibration dampeners protect the hard drives, and a tool-less slide-out motherboard tray simplifies maintenance.
While the ME Pro ships with Windows 11 Home, its x86 architecture and Intel networking make it well-suited for running TrueNAS, Unraid, Proxmox, or Ubuntu Server. Pricing starts at $370 (€340) for the Intel N95 model with 12GB RAM and 128GB SSD, climbing to $560 (€515) for the N150 variant with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. The package includes mounting hardware, cables, and a built-in screwdriver, with full setup details available in the user manual.
