Zotac ZBOX-CI331NANO

Intel Celeron N5100

Product details

The ZBOX CI331 nano is equipped with a power-saving next-generation Intel processor to give you a silent experience in a compact PC. A robust passive-cooled design with no moving components ensures high
reliability and long life. The distinctive honeycomb vents throughout the case enhance exhaust airflow, supported by a large aluminium heatsink that maximises heat dissipation from the CPU to keep the system running at peak performance. A VESA mount is included for flexible placement almost anywhere. The ZBOX CI331 nano is the ideal compact PC for home cinema, digital signage, light productivity, everyday tasks and more.

Key specifications

Number of processor cores
4 -Core
Graphics card model
Intel UHD Graphics
Internal connection options
S-ATA (1x)
Network connections
RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (2x)
Video connections
HDMI (1x)
Memory type
DDR4-RAM
USB ports
USB-A
Item number
16560834

General information

Manufacturer
Zotac
Category
Barebones
Manufacturer no.
ZBOX-CI331NANO-BE
Release date
25.6.2023

Barebone properties

Barebone design
Small Form

Processor

Processor type
Intel Celeron N5100
Processor clock frequency
1.10 GHz
Number of processors
1 x
Number of processor cores
4 -Core
Number of threads
4
Processor socket
BGA 1338
Max. turbo clock rate
2.80 GHz
Max. TDP
40 W
Processor properties
64-bit architecture, 
Intel Virtualisation Technology (VT-x), 
Onboard processor

Memory

Memory type
DDR4-RAM
Memory form factor
SO-DIMM
Number of pins
260 x
Max. memory slots
2
Max. RAM
16 GB

Graphics card properties

Graphics card model
Intel UHD Graphics

Internal connections

Internal connection options
S-ATA (1x)

External connections

USB ports
USB-A
Exact USB ports
USB-A 2.0 (1x)
Data ports
USB, 
USB 2.0 Type-A (1x)

Network

Network connections
RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (2x)

Wireless transmission

Connectivity
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac
Wi-fi frequency
2.4 GHz, 
5 GHz
Bluetooth version
5.0

Video connections

Video connections
HDMI (1x)

Card reader properties

Memory card type
SD, 
SDHC, 
SDXC

Power supply properties

Power
40 W

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Barebone PC

Product dimensions

Weight
1881 g
Width
127.80 mm
Length
126.80 mm
Height
56.80 mm

Package dimensions

Length
24.80 cm
Width
23.90 cm
Height
9.40 cm
Weight
1.87 kg

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Barebones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 2.Shuttle
  • 3.Intel
  • 4.ASUS
  • 5.Gigabyte
  • 6.Zotac

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.AsRock
  • 2.Shuttle
  • 2.Zotac
  • 4.ASUS
  • 5.Gigabyte

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Barebones» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.ASUS
  • 2.Intel
  • 3.Zotac
  • 4.AsRock
  • 4.Gigabyte
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingSatisfying58/100
Satisfying58/100
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Rank 5 out of 7Computer BildMini-PCs im VergleichReleaseJanuary 2023
  • PositiveExtremely small
  • Positivevery economical
  • PositiveWorks silently
  • NegativeSlow pace
  • NegativeVery little memory on the SSD

The Zotac wins the sustainability rating because it is the only test candidate that allows the replacement of RAM and SSD and consumes very little power (14 watts). The built-in power-saving processor does not need a fan, but is also a weakness of the Zotac: its power is enough for Offce and Internet - but not more.

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CT MagazinSingle testReleaseMay 2022

The Zbox CI331 Nano is not a high-performance PC. You have to be aware of that. Moreover, it is not particularly frugal for a mini-PC when idle. The Celeron N5100 hardly blocks at all thanks to its four cores, but it feels a bit sluggish compared to modern Core i and Ryzen mobile processors...