$500 minimum
Intel has launched the NUC 13 Pro Vivid Canyon mini PC. This is about the same as the Arena Canyon model, but a little better.
Among the CPUs available are Core i5-1340P and Core i7-1360P. There are two DDR4-3200 memory slots, two M.2 SSD slots, and the dimensions are only 117 x 111 x 37mm.
NUC 13 Pro Vivid Canyon mini PC goes on sale
Among the advantages are two Thunderbolt 4 ports. There are also HDMI 2.1 (x2), RJ45 and four USB connectors. Wi-Fi 6E is also available.
The novelty differs from Arena Canyon in the absence of energy-efficient CPUs in the line, a metal case, white color and a more efficient cooling system. For a Barebone kit with a Core i5-1340P, they ask for $500.
vivid canyon vs arena canyon
here is a comparison of the Intel NUC 13 Pro Vivid Canyon and Arena Canyon:
| Feature | Vivid Canyon | Arena Canyon |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 13th Gen Intel Core i5-1340P or Core i7-1360P | 13th Gen Intel Core i5-1340P or Core i7-1360P |
| Memory | 2x DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM slots | 2x DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM slots |
| Storage | 2x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD slots | 2x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD slots |
| I/O | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45, 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A |
| Dimensions | 117 x 111 x 37 mm | 117 x 111 x 37 mm |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.45 kg |
| Color | White | Black |
| Price | Starting at $500 | Starting at $500 |
As you can see, the Vivid Canyon and Arena Canyon are very similar in terms of their specifications. The main differences are the color (Vivid Canyon is white, Arena Canyon is black), the availability of energy-efficient CPUs (Vivid Canyon does not have them, Arena Canyon does), and the cooling system (Vivid Canyon has a more efficient cooling system).
The Vivid Canyon is also slightly more expensive than the Arena Canyon. However, if you are looking for a white mini PC with a more efficient cooling system, then the Vivid Canyon is the better choice.
