Following its debut at Computex this year, ECS has now introduced the LIVA Z11 PLUS mini PC series. The Z11 Plus is a compact 0.71-liter system (114.4 x 114.4 x 54.5 mm) built to support Intel's Core Ultra processors from both Series 1 and Series 2 offering up to 96 TOPS of AI compute via integrated NPUs alongside Intel Arc graphics. Available processor options include Core Ultra 7 255H (which can be found in ASUS's NUC 15 Pro or GIGABYTE's BRIX Mini PC series), Core Ultra 5 225H, Core Ultra 7 155H, and Core Ultra 5 125H configurations. It supports up to 96 GB of dual-channel DDR5, with Series 1 CPUs running at 5600 MHz and Series 2 pushing up to 6400 MHz. Storage is handled by dual M.2 slots compatible with PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe SSDs in both 2280 and 2242 formats.

For display, the system provides four simultaneous 4K outputs—two HDMI and two USB4 (40 Gbps) Type-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode. Networking includes dual Ethernet ports (2.5 GbE and Gigabit) plus M.2 2230 wireless modules supporting speeds up to 3 Gbps. The front I/O sports one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, three USB 3.2 Gen 2, and a legacy USB 2.0 port. Rear connectivity includes two USB4 40 Gbps Type-C ports and two additional USB 2.0 ports. The system operates on 12 V/120 W power delivered via an external power supply. Despite ECS targeting mostly industrial and edge markets, at least the top-end configurations could look tempting for consumers seeking a compact Mini PC to tackle everyday tasks and even some light gaming. However, ECS has not announced (yet) pricing or specific availability details for the Z11 Plus series.

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