Beelink ME Mini Pro, ME S, ME X and ME Max NAS Series for 2026

Rob Andrews

10 hours ago

Beelink Me Pro, S, X and MAX, 9x M.2, 10GbE, 5GbE NAS – NEW DIY NAS!

Note – Original Beelink ME Mini from June ’25. Written Review HERE and YouTube Video Review HERE

It has been around a year since Beelink made a major impact in the NAS sector with their $200+ 6-bay flash-based system, the Beelink ME Mini. Although the company already had a strong reputation in the Mini PC space, the ME Mini was their first dedicated NAS, and it ticked all the boxes for many users in terms of price, size, efficiency, performance, and footprint. Fast forward to Q4 2025, and I visited Beelink’s headquarters in Shenzhen, China, to learn more about their “Phase 2” NAS strategy and their expansion into a broader DIY-oriented lineup. This new wave includes several systems under the ME family, designed to remain compact and power-efficient while improving thermal management and scalability. The new range introduces the Beelink ME S, ME X, and ME Max, alongside an upgraded ME Mini Pro that refines the original platform. These systems increase NVMe capacity, introduce 3.5-inch SATA support, and feature a wider range of Intel and AMD processors.

Beelink’s roadmap spans the next 12 months, with initial launches planned for late Q4 2025 and early Q1 2026. It is clear that the company has not been idle since the success of the first ME Mini. The DIY NAS market is growing rapidly, with many users seeking OS-free prebuilt systems that balance simplicity and performance. Since Beelink Mini PCs are already popular among Proxmox and self-hosting enthusiasts, this transition into storage-focused systems could be exactly what those users have been waiting for.

Important 1: Beelink did not fund or sponsor my visit to their headquarters. They did not pay for travel or accommodation, and they have no editorial control over this article or its accompanying video.

Hardware Specifications of the Beelink ME Mini Pro, ME S, ME X and ME Max

The following information is based on a two-hour meeting with Beelink’s founder, product manager, and several engineers at the Shenzhen office, supported by translators. Notes were cross-checked against early prototype visuals and chassis designs. Some translation inaccuracies may exist, but the core technical details are accurate. It is especially notable how much performance Beelink has achieved from Intel’s N150 (Twin Lake) platform and the planned AMD FP8-series processors.

Details about the 2-bay and 4-bay systems were drawn from early 3D models and mock-up shells shared during the meeting.

Important 2: These specifications refer to devices still in development and undergoing testing, so some aspects may change before launch.

Beelink ME Mini Gen 2

6x M.2 NVMe SSD slots (Gen 3×1, 2280 length)
Intel N150 CPU (4 cores, 4 threads, x86 architecture)
DDR5 SODIMM memory slots (upgrade from fixed on-board memory)
Enhanced heat pipe cooling system
USB Type-A and Type-C ports (10 Gb/s)
Dual 5 GbE network ports (upgrade from dual 2.5 GbE)
Internal PSU retained
TDP increased from 15 W to 25 W
eMMC storage removed due to minimal user adoption

Beelink ME Mini 9 Bay Upgrade

9x M.2 NVMe SSD slots (speed TBC, likely Gen 3×1, though bandwidth may be tight on the N150)
Choice of Intel N150 or AMD FP8-series CPU
DDR5 SODIMM memory slots
New 120 W PSU, relocated horizontally (replacing the vertical design in the original ME Mini)

Denser central heat sink assembly (possible translation ambiguity here)
10 GbE and 2.5 GbE connectivity (notable if achieved alongside nine SSDs on this platform) – TBC

Beelink ME Pro

Desktop form factor with 2 or 4 x 3.5-inch SATA bays
Intel N-series CPU
DDR5 SODIMM memory slots

2–4 x M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD slots (likely CPU-dependent)
10 GbE and 2.5 GbE network ports
Removable base tray for simplified drive access and maintenance
Compact metal external chassis

Beelink ME Pro S

Desktop form factor with 2 or 4 x 3.5-inch SATA bays
Intel 12th/13th/14th/15th Gen CPU
DDR5 SODIMM memory slots

2–4 x M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD slots (likely CPU-dependent)
10 GbE and 2.5 GbE network ports
Removable base tray for simplified drive access and maintenance
Compact metal external chassis

Beelink ME Pro X

Desktop form factor with 2 or 4 x 3.5-inch SATA bays
Intel N150 or AMD FP8-series CPU
DDR5 SODIMM memory slots

2–4 x M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD slots (likely CPU-dependent)
10 GbE and 2.5 GbE network ports
Removable base tray for simplified drive access and maintenance
Compact metal external chassis

Beelink ME Max (AI-Ready NAS)

AMD Ryzen AI Max 395 CPU
Storage configuration, network layout, and full specifications still TBC

Will the New Beelink ME Mini Pro, ME S, ME X or ME Max Include Turnkey NAS Software?

This remains unconfirmed. The current ME Mini includes Ubuntu installed on a small eMMC partition, but this will be removed in the new systems. Beelink is evaluating integration of Feiniu/fnOS, a semi-open-source NAS operating system from China, though this would likely only be pre-installed on configurations that ship with drives. Users would still have the freedom to install TrueNAS, Unraid, ZimaOS, or OpenMediaVault. The software decision is not finalized yet.

Why You Should Care About the Beelink ME Mini Pro, ME S, ME X and ME Max

Beelink surprised the NAS industry in early 2025 with the ME Mini, which outperformed other compact NVMe NAS units despite being their first attempt at this market. It was roughly 60 percent cheaper than the Asustor Flashstor 6, offered more storage bays and lower temperatures than the GMKtec G9 NucBox, and provided stronger base specifications than the Terramaster D8, all while undercutting UGREEN’s offerings. While Beelink is not yet in the same league as Synology or QNAP, their rapid iteration and innovative hardware design suggest they could become a key player in compact flash-based storage solutions through 2026.

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