Review of Khadas Mind2 feat. Mind Dock, Mind Graphics

Searching for a portable mini PC...

After a lot of 고민 to set up a portable mini PC environment for moving between home and the clinic, I decided on the Khadas Mind2.

I purchased it at the regular price through 'Tuba Store,' the official Korean distributor for Khadas.

I am very satisfied with Tuba Store in terms of customer service, product packaging, and shipping, and I think they are worth recommending.

Mind 2 features Intel's latest Core Ultra (Meteor Lake) processor, which significantly improves AI processing capabilities and graphics performance compared with the previous generation.

1. Main specifications (Specifications)

Item	Details
Processor (CPU)	Ultra 7 model: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16 cores, 22 threads, up to 4.8GHz)​Ultra 5 model: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H (14 cores, 18 threads, up to 4.5GHz)
Graphics (GPU)	Intel Arc Graphics (integrated)
Memory (RAM)	16GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5X (up to 6400MHz)
Storage (SSD)	512GB / 1TB / 2TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 2230 SSD (1 additional expansion slot provided)
Operating system (OS)	Windows 11 Home preinstalled
Built-in battery	5.55Wh standby battery (for about 25 hours of standby and data retention when power is cut off)

2. I/O ports and connectivity

• Rear ports

1 x Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gbps, PD charging and DP 2.1 supported)

1 x USB4 (up to 40Gbps, PD charging and DP 2.1 supported)

1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS (up to 4K @ 60Hz)

2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps)

I purchased the Khadas Mind2 Ultra 7 model with 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD, and additionally installed a 2TB SSD.

Rear ports of the Khadas Mind2

• Bottom port (Mind Link):

PCIe 5.0 x8 bandwidth (256 GT/s): for connecting a dedicated dock or external graphics module

As shown in the image below, there is a slot and space on the bottom of the Khadas Mind2 where an M.2 2230 SSD can be installed.

I installed an additional 2TB SSD.

On the bottom of the Khadas Mind2, there is space for installing an additional SSD (M.22230).

• Wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211), Bluetooth 5.3

3. Physical dimensions and features

• Size: 145 x 105 x 20 mm (very thin and compact)

• Weight: about 435g

• Material: CNC-machined aluminum unibody

• Cooling system: vapor chamber and magnetic levitation fan

• Connectivity upgrade: Unlike the first generation, it supports both Thunderbolt 4 and USB4, greatly improving external device connectivity.

• Modular ecosystem: Through the Mind Link on the bottom, it can be combined with Mind Dock (port expansion), Mind Graphics (RTX 4060 Ti external graphics), and more to expand performance.

• Portability: Thanks to the built-in battery, it supports a 'sleep mode' function that keeps your work intact even if you unplug it and move to another location.

I took a photo with the Khadas Mind2 placed on top of the folding keyboard, the iClever BK-08.

The item underneath the Mind2 is the iClever BK-08 folding keyboard.

For size comparison, I docked the Khadas Mind2 to the Khadas Mind Dock and placed a Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphone on top before taking the photo.

A photo comparing the size with a Galaxy S24 Ultra placed on top while the Khadas Mind2 is docked to the Mind Dock

A photo comparing the size with a Galaxy S24 Ultra placed on top while the Khadas Mind2 is docked to the Mind Dock

Khadas Mind2 and Mind Dock

On the left side of the Mind Dock there is a fingerprint recognition area, and on the right side there is a volume knob. It also has a USB Type-A port and an SD card slot.

Khadas Mind Dock (port expansion module)

is a hub that complements the limited ports on the main unit and makes it possible to instantly build a desktop environment in an office or studio.

Item	Detailed specifications
Connection method	Mind Link (attached to the bottom of the main unit)
Display output	HDMI 2.0 x2 (supports 4K @ 60Hz)
USB ports	USB-A 3.2 Gen1 x3, USB-C x2 (PD charging and data)
Network	2.5Gbps Ethernet port (RJ45)
Audio	Built-in stereo speakers, 3.5mm audio jack, microphone array
Additional features	SD card reader (4.0), fingerprint sensor, physical volume knob

Rear ports of the Khadas Mind Dock

Khadas Mind2 and Mind Graphics

Khadas Mind Graphics (external graphics module)

is more than just a dock; it is a desktop-class eGPU module that enables high-performance gaming, video editing, and AI computing.

The built-in graphics of the Khadas Mind2 were enough to run Steam's flight simulation called Lift Off without any major issues,

but because the CT 3D Reconstruction program I use in my clinical work requires a graphics card with specific specifications, I had no choice but to purchase Mind Graphics and set it up.

Item	Detailed specifications
Graphics card (GPU)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (desktop class)
Video memory	8GB or 16GB GDDR6 (optional)
Interface	Mind Link (PCIe 4.0 x8/x4 bandwidth, up to 128GT/s)
Power supply	Built-in 300W GaN (gallium nitride) power supply (provides up to 140W to the main unit)
Display output	HDMI 2.1a x2, DisplayPort 1.4a x1 (up to 8K 60Hz / 4K 240Hz)
Expansion ports	USB-A 3.2 Gen2 x3, USB-C (supports Thunderbolt/USB4) x1, 2.5Gb Ethernet, SD 4.0
Audio/other	Stereo speakers (10W), fingerprint sensor, RGB lighting
Size / weight	199 x 133 x 100 mm / about 2.7 kg

Khadas Mind2 and iClever folding keyboard (IC-BK08)

The Khadas Mind2 and the iClever BK08 folding keyboard are almost the same size, so I thought they would have many advantages for mobility and storage.

The reason I went through the trouble of buying the iClever BK08 folding keyboard from overseas was

because it is a tenkeyless portable folding keyboard with trackpad functionality.

Because it has trackpad functionality, it has the advantage that you do not need to carry a separate mouse.

Khadas Mind2 and folding keyboard and portable monitor setup

This is the setup with the Khadas Mind2, iClever folding keyboard, and portable monitor.

Power was connected via PD charging to an Anker Prime A1336 (20000mAh) power bank.

I will post more detailed information about the iClever folding keyboard, portable monitor, and other products in a future post.