Bmax has expanded its small-form-factor lineup with the MaxMini B12 Power, packing an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor and 24GB of LPDDR5 memory into a chassis that fits in the palm of your hand.
The desktop is priced at just under $1,000. Buyers can order directly through Bmax now, with an Amazon release planned down the line. That price puts the compact system right against high-spec competitors from Minisforum and Beelink, though Bmax is leaning heavily on Intel silicon rather than AMD options to justify the cost.
Under the hood, the Core Ultra 9 185H offers a 16-core configuration. The Meteor Lake-H silicon handles both general compute and graphics processing through its integrated 8-core Intel Arc GPU. You will not find a dedicated graphics chip inside this housing. For everyday creative work and modest gaming, the integrated Arc setup delivers graphical throughput comparable to AMD's Radeon 890M, trailing an entry-level Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 mobile GPU by roughly 10 percent.
Memory is fixed at 24GB of LPDDR5 RAM. Because the memory is soldered directly to the board, you cannot upgrade it later. Storage allows more flexibility. The system ships with a 1TB M.2 SSD installed in a standard M.2 2280 slot, meaning you can swap it out whenever you need more local room.
The entire machine measures 126 x 112 x 52 mm (about 4.9 x 4.4 x 2 inches) and weighs roughly 390 grams, or approximately 0.86 pounds. It includes VESA mounting hardware in the box, allowing you to bolt the box directly to the back of a compatible monitor to save desk space entirely.
Whether the package warrants the asking price depends on how much you value Intel's platform. A price tag touching $1,000 puts the B12 Power on the expensive end for this tier of hardware. Competing compact systems like the GMKtec M6 Ultra sell for around $680 on Amazon while offering different internal balances and memory configurations.
Direct sales are live on the Bmax store, with listings on Amazon expected to follow as shipments reach regional warehouses.
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