Dell Pro 5 Micro vs Khadas Mind 2s
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Dell Pro 5 Micro
Core Ultra 5 335 / 16GB DDR5 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
Khadas Mind 2s
Core Ultra 7 255H / 64GB LPDDR5X / 2TB SSD / Windows 11 Home
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Dell Pro 5 Micro
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Khadas Mind 2s
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2Can it handle sustained work?
Dell Pro 5 Micro
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Khadas Mind 2s
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3Can it game?
Dell Pro 5 Micro
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Khadas Mind 2s
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4Is it loud or hot?
Dell Pro 5 Micro
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Loud operation reported on one review unit Not available
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Quiet desktop use in another review Not available
Khadas Mind 2s
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Loud operation reported on one review unit
Chris Wilmshurst reports loud fans and a hot chassis even at idle across standalone and docked setups. He questions whether his unit is faulty. This account differs from Mash IT’s quiet-operation report; firmware and matching test conditions are unconfirmed.
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Quiet desktop use in another review
Mash IT describes its unit as inaudible during light desktop use and a subdued whoosh under CPU load. Its standalone setup uses a USB-C monitor for power and display. This differs from Chris Wilmshurst’s experience; the two accounts are not comparable sound measurements.
Mash IT · 10:44
5How much electricity does it use?
Dell Pro 5 Micro
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Khadas Mind 2s
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6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
Dell Pro 5 Micro
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Magnetic cover exposes the expansion SSD slot Not available
Khadas Mind 2s
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Magnetic cover exposes the expansion SSD slot
Mash IT removes the magnetic underside cover to show an empty M.2 2230 SSD position alongside the installed storage. The memory remains fixed.
Mash IT · 3:32
7Is it good value?
Dell Pro 5 Micro
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Khadas Mind 2s
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8Will it be dependable?
Dell Pro 5 Micro
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Intermittent peripheral and wake issues Not available
Khadas Mind 2s
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Intermittent peripheral and wake issues
Chris Wilmshurst reports a disappearing cursor, controller disconnections, occasional slow Wi-Fi and unreliable sleep/wake behavior during his review. He used multiple docked and standalone setups; the cause and current firmware status are unconfirmed.
Chris Wilmshurst · 8:28
References
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Dell US. Pro 5 Micro P5M1260 US configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 5 335 / 16GB DDR5 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Dell Support. Pro 5 Micro P5M1260: Internal slots. Product page. Accessed .
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Khadas. Mind 2/2s: Mind 2s 255H configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 7 255H / 64GB LPDDR5X / 2TB SSD / Windows 11 Home
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Chris Wilmshurst. This Mini PC COULD replace your gaming PC – Khadas Mind 2S Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 7 255H, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD; tested standalone, with a CalDigit TS5 dock and with Mind Graphics RTX 4060 Ti. Windows edition and firmware unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Khadas provided the PC and graphics dock without creative control or early access. DeltaHub sponsored the video. Affiliate links disclosed.
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Mash IT. Khadas Mind 2s - The Powerful PC You Can Stick In Your Pocket!. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: UK Core Ultra 7 255H, 64GB LPDDR5X-8400, 2TB SSD; standalone USB-C monitor and Mind Graphics RTX 4060 Ti 16GB setups. Windows edition and firmware unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Affiliate links and manufacturer discount codes disclosed; review-unit purchase, loan or retention status unconfirmed.
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Specification differences
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Higher listed specifications for Dell Pro 5 Micro
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Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | Pro 5 Micro | Mind 2s |
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| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 335 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 8 | 16 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Arc 140T |
Memory and storage
| Specification | Pro 5 Micro | Mind 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 non-ECC SODIMM, 1 x 16GB | LPDDR5X-8400 soldered |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | No |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pro 5 Micro | Mind 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet | 1 x Intel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet; requires a separate adapter or dock |
| Wireless | Intel BE211 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0, internal antenna | Intel AX211 Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB4 | No | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | No | Yes |
Size and price
| Specification | Pro 5 Micro | Mind 2s |
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| Enclosure volume | 1.2 liters | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |