TL;DR
Shenzhen Xunlong Software, the manufacturer behind the widely popular Orange Pi series, has established itself as one of the most popular alternative to the Raspberry Pi in the single-board computer (SBC) space. Over recent years, however, the brand has aggressively expanded its portfolio beyond standard low-power ARM developer boards into full-fledged, high-performance desktop mini PCs.
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Shenzhen Xunlong Software, the manufacturer behind the widely popular Orange Pi series, has established itself as one of the most popular alternative to the Raspberry Pi in the single-board computer (SBC) space. Over recent years, however, the brand has aggressively expanded its portfolio beyond standard low-power ARM developer boards into full-fledged, high-performance desktop mini PCs.
The latest development on the horizon is the Orange Pi X2 Mini PC—a dedicated compact desktop system engineered to blend small-form-factor convenience with serious computing horsepower. While traditionally known for DIY tinkerer boards, Orange Pi’s move into the X-series mini PC territory signals a direct challenge to mainstream mini PC makers like Beelink, Minisforum, and ASUS.
Here is a short overview of what we know about the Orange Pi X2 Mini PC, including its hardware specifications, expansion capabilities, connectivity features, and more.
Here’s What We Know
According to our information, the new Mini PC is projected to run on Alder Lake, Intel’s codename for the 12th generation of Core processors. The following hardware specifications were extracted from our 3D images and are detailed in the table below:
| Feature / Component | Expected Specification Range |
| Processor Architecture | Alder Lake |
| Graphics (iGPU) | Intel UHD Graphics 7730 or 770 |
| Memory (RAM) | Dual-Channel DDR5 / LPDDR5 Options (Up to 32GB/64GB) |
| Storage | 2x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD Slot 2x USB 2.0 Ports 2x USB 2.0 Ports 1x MicroSD Card Slot |
| Networking | Dual 2.5 GbE RJ45 Ports M.2 2230 Key-E /M slots |
| Video & Audio Output | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Full-Function USB-C 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack |
| Power Supply | USB-C Power Delivery (PD) or DC-In Jack |
| Dimensions | 115.8 x 112.1 x 63mm |
A Closer look at the Orange Pi X2 Case Design
Price and availability
As this product is still under development and remains very new, we do not have pricing information yet. However, it is expected to be launched in the next month or two. This product is definitely worth the wait, particularly for X86 board users who are looking for a more powerful option compared to ARM-based boards.