Testseek.com have collected 61 expert reviews of the Intel Compute Stick STK2M3 and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Intel Compute Stick STK2M3.
April 2016
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The editors liked
This upgraded Intel Compute Stick has a faster Core m3 processor and extra USB ports on its power brick
Lightweight and compact
Relatively easy to setup
Comes with multiple plug attachments for world electrical socket compatibility
Works well for lightweight computing tasks
The editors didn't like
It's much more expensive than the original Atom versions
And loses one USB port on the stick itself. Onboard storage is minimal
Additional hardware (e.g. USB hub
Mouse
And keyboard) generally needed to get things up and running
Single chip for Bluetooth & Wi-Fi degrades performance
Abstract: They range from simple dongle-sized mini-computers on a stick, to hard-core (but compact) HTPCs capable of high-end gaming. The ‘stick' PCs are typically low-end hardware on a tiny device that can plug directly into an HDMI port. They are ready to go and...
This upgraded Intel Compute Stick has a faster Core m3 processor and extra USB ports on its power brick
It's much more expensive than the original Atom versions, and loses one USB port on the stick itself. Onboard storage is minimal
The latest Intel Compute Stick takes a big leap forward in power -- and price -- while still being capable of turning any TV into a PC when not traveling in your pocket...
"For basic use, this new version of the Compute Stick works."...
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Published: 2016-03-12, Author: Rajat , review by: beebom.com
Lightweight and compact, Relatively easy to setup, Comes with multiple plug attachments for world electrical socket compatibility, Works well for lightweight computing tasks,
Additional hardware (e.g. USB hub, mouse, and keyboard) generally needed to get things up and running, Single chip for Bluetooth & Wi-Fi degrades performance, OS takes too much of the total on-board storage, Balks at even the slightest of multi-tasking, I
The Intel Compute Stick holds a lot of promise, and certainly shows that on-the-go computing is headed in the right direction. But under powered hardware limits its use cases quite a bit...
Is there a night and day difference between the new Compute Stick and the original? I would say almost. The new Intel Compute Stick is a different beast on many levels. The new Compute Stick is quieter, faster, and overall improved compared to the origin...
Published: 2016-12-13, Author: Paul , review by: hothardware.com
Super portable, More powerful Skylake Core m3-6Y70 CPU, Double the RAM and storage of its predecessors, Three USB 3.0 ports, Expandable storage, 802.11ac Wi-Fi
eMMC storage is slow compared to SSDs, Price jumps to $349 versus $149 for the previous model
For example, the Compute Stick Core m3 ran circles around its Cherry Trail predecessor in GeekBench 3, posting a single-core score that's 200 percent higher and a multi-core score that's more than twice as high. Whereas the previous Compute Sticks could h...
Published: 2016-09-07, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
Class-leading performance, Light, compact design, Includes Windows 10, Plugs directly into an HDMI port on a monitor or TV, Plentiful memory and storage, Equipped with lots of expansion and connectivity options, including three USB 3,0 ports, Three-year w
Only one USB-C port, USB mouse and keyboard are required for initial wireless setup
Powered by a Core m3 processor, the Intel Compute Stick excels as a fully functional PC that fits in your pocket and can use a TV as a display...
I think that the Intel Compute Stick is damn impressive. The most difficult thing for me – when trying to review it – is imagining who this device is for. It's a little too expensive and less user-friendly when trying to justify using it as an alternative...
Tiny form factor, Enough performance and ports to serve as a mainstream productivity PC
Expensive for what you get, Form factor is limiting, Port placement on power brick is clever, but implementation is cumbersome
Intel's Core m3-packing Compute Stick gets outfitted with extra RAM, storage, and CPU power, making it a machine you might want to actually use for more than basic productivity and media playback. But at close to $400, it only makes sense if you truly ne...
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Published: 2016-07-27, Author: Andrew , review by: arstechnica.com
A decent multipurpose PC in a tiny package, Bloat-free Windows 10, USB Type-C adapter also doubles as a USB hub, improving the stick's versatility, Relatively respectable performance and power consumption, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage is a big improveme
Core m3 in a small stick is slower than it is in a laptop, Stick gets hot and fan gets loud, Lack of expandability relative to other desktops, even the NUC
Some heat, some noiseBoth of the Atom Compute Sticks get a little warm and have small buzzy fans that spin up when you're pushing them, but both are pretty subtle; those Atom chips were made for fanless tablets, and their heat output is relatively minimal...
