Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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If you are looking for a great mini PC for a home lab server that is capable of running both VMware ESXi and Proxmox, the Trigkey S7 Pro is a great little mini PC. It sports the Ryzen 7 7840HS processor, DDR5 memory, (2) M.2 slots, and an Intel 2.5G network adapter. Check out my review of the unit, including specs, unboxing, installation, pros, cons, and comparisons with other mini PCs like the Minisforum MS-01.

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Introduction 0:00
Specs of the Trigkey S7 Pro - 0:30
Ryzen 7 7840HS - 0:34
Graphics - 1:23
DDR5 RAM - 1:50
Storage - 2:12
Connectivity and I/O - 2:34
Wake on LAN and Power - 3:13
Wireless and Bluetooth - 3:27
Unboxing pictures - 3:48
Installation and setup of VMware and Proxmox - 5:54
Power consumption - 6:34
Pros of the S7 Pro - 8:20
Cons of the S7 Pro - 9:51
Comparing to Minisforum MS-01 - 10:42
Wrapping up the Trigkey S7 Pro Review - 11:52

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