65/100
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro Mini PC Intel Core i3-10110U DDR4 M.2 2242 SATA 3.0 SSD Windows 11Pro WIFI 6 BT 5.2 4K Dual-Screen Output
Expert Take
The GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro handles 4K video and E-ARC audio pass-through reliably, but WiFi connectivity issues with the Realtek 8852BE chip plague this budget mini PC — requiring multiple reboots to reconnect to saved networks across Wi-Fi 4, 5, and 6 bands. Suitable for media playback on a wired connection, but those relying on WiFi should look elsewhere.
Pros
- Handles 4K high-resolution video playback without frame drops or artifactsforum.libreelec.tv
- E-ARC passthrough enables lossless audio to soundbars and AV receiversforum.libreelec.tv
Cons
- Realtek 8852BE WiFi chip fails to maintain saved network connections reliablyforum.libreelec.tv
- WiFi may not display available networks or shows incorrect network listforum.libreelec.tv
- WiFi reconnection requires multiple reboots — disabling and re-enabling WiFi does not resolveforum.libreelec.tv
- WiFi issues persist across Wi-Fi 4, 5, and 6 networks — not isolated to one standardforum.libreelec.tv
- If it fails to connect, note the minute, then reboot until it does connect and then login to pastebing the log from the console.forum.libreelec.tv
Expert Quality
65
Deal Score
80
Price
$263.67
Current Price
$263.67$527.35-50%
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