The Youyeetoo NestDesk is a pocket-friendly mini PC that punches above its weight class for storage enthusiasts. Measuring just 14.7 x 9.8 x 3.2 cm (5.8 x 3.9 x 1.3 inches), this compact system squeezes in four M.2 2280 NVMe slots, dual 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports using Intel i226-v controllers, and 12GB of LPDDR5 memory. It runs on Intel's 6-watt N150 processor based on the Twin Lake architecture, a quad-core chip that trades raw performance for efficiency and silent operation.
The design closely mirrors the GMKtec NucBox G9, but the NestDesk distinguishes itself with colorful orange and blue case options and actual availability. It ships with 64GB of eMMC storage preloaded with OpenMediaVault, though users can swap in TrueNAS, Unraid, Ubuntu, or Windows. Each M.2 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x2 drives with speeds up to 1,969 MB/s, giving the tiny box serious NAS potential once you supply your own SSDs.
Connectivity is generous for the form factor: you get one USB-C port with 10 Gbps data and video output, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, dual HDMI 2.0 outputs, WiFi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2. A 30mm internal fan handles cooling, and the included 65W adapter powers the whole setup. Pricing starts under $200 (€184) for the base configuration, making it an accessible entry point for anyone looking to build a compact home server or network storage solution.
