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Intel Compute Stick (2nd Gen, 2016)

Intel Compute Stick (2nd Gen, 2016)
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alaScore 90

38 reviews

May, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 38 reviews of Intel Compute Stick (2nd Gen, 2016). The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. Reviews about the price and size are generally positive, but many are less positive about the design and usability.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Intel Compute Stick (2nd Gen, 2016)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Intel Compute Stick (2nd Gen, 2016) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.co.uk.

25% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2025

Expert review by : Devindra Hardawar (engadget.com)

Intel Compute Stick review (2016): Second time's the charm

 

I had high hopes for Intel's original Compute Stick, but it ended up being a massive disappointment. Sure, it was cool to have a fully functional computer the size of a few thumb drives. But it was awfully slow and limited in some truly baffling ways...

Powerful enough for most computing tasks ; Inexpensive ; Very portable

2GB of RAM limits multi-tasking ; Still needs to be plugged into an AC adapter

Intel's new Compute Stick bundles just about everything you'd need for a basic computer into a compact, inexpensive package.And unlike its predecessor, it works.

Jan, 2016
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Expert review by : Justin Pot (digitaltrends.com)

Intel Compute Stick (Cherry Trail 2016) review

 

Impressively tiny ; Affordable ; Makes a great streaming media device

Poor performance for general computing ; Dedicated streaming devices are more intuitive

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Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)

Intel Compute Stick (Core m3) Review

 

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.

Sep, 2016
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Expert review by : Chris Welch (theverge.com)

Intel Compute Stick review: Windows 10 for your TV

 

Why wouldn't you want an entire Windows computer on a tiny little stick? As someone who uses a MacBook day in and day out, the idea of $159 Intel's Compute Stick, a Windows 10 PC shrunken down to...

Super portable ; Plugs into any display with an HDMI port ; Runs full Windows 10 Home

2GB of RAM limits multitasking ; 32GB of built-in storage ; Can create a mess of wires

Mar, 2016
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Expert review by : Alaina Yee (pcworld.com)

Intel Compute Stick (2016) review: Though improved, it still lacks mass appeal

 

For $159, the Intel Compute Stick is a pretty good deal. You get a full license for Windows 10 Home and a PC that's ready to go out of the box—just add a display, a mouse, and a keyboard to get started. And unlike Google's stick computing product, the...

Incredibly affordable Windows PC ; Improves on previous generation with addition of a second USB port ; Highly portable

Slower performance ; Limited utility

Feb, 2016
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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Intel Compute Stick ( 2016)

 

And these micro-size computers have certainly put a new meaning to to the idea of handheld computing. Starting with the original Computer Stick, a surprise hit at CES 2015 and now modestly updated for 2016, you could finally squeeze a full-featured...

The pocket-size Intel Compute Stick adds several improvements for its second generation, and it works great for casual Web surfing and HD media streaming.

Very little storage, so installing apps or downloading movies is difficult. Despite the streamlined design, extra cables and adapters make for a tangled presentation.

Intel's revamped Compute Stick promises a computer in every pocket, just be prepared for an entry-level experience, although it's still fine for email, social media and movies.

Jan, 2016
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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Intel Compute Stick (2016) review

 

Nearly every television, every spare computer monitor, or even projectors with HDMI inputs can now be transformed into an instant Windows 10 desktop computer, all with a little sleight of hand. The trick is to palm one of the new generation of...

The pocket-size Intel Compute Stick adds several improvements for its second generation, and it works great for casual Web surfing and HD media streaming.

Very little storage, so installing apps or downloading movies is difficult. Despite the streamlined design, extra cables and adapters make for a tangled presentation.

Intel's revamped Compute Stick promises a computer in every pocket, just be prepared for an entry-level experience, although it's still fine for email, social media and movies.

Jan, 2016
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Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)

Intel Compute Stick (2016) Review

 

The new Intel Compute Stick is a pocket-size Windows 10 desktop that can be used with any HDMI-equipped display. It's still easy to set up and use, but its relatively minor upgrades leave us wanting more.

Jan, 2016
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Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)

Intel Compute Stick (2015) Review

 

The Intel Compute Stick is a full Windows PC that fits in the palm of your hand and can be used with any HDMI-equipped display. It's $150, easy to set up, and is the most portable computer you can buy.

Apr, 2015
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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com.au)

Intel's Compute Stick gets bigger -- and better -- for its second generation

 

Nearly every television, every spare computer monitor, or even projectors with HDMI inputs can now be transformed into an instant Windows 10 desktop computer, all with a little sleight of hand. The trick is to palm one of the new generation of...

The pocket-size Intel Compute Stick adds several improvements for its second generation, and it works great for casual Web surfing and HD media streaming

Very little storage, so installing apps or downloading movies is difficult. Despite the streamlined design, extra cables and adapters make for a tangled presentation

Intel's revamped Compute Stick promises a computer in every pocket, just be prepared for an entry-level experience, although it's still fine for email, social media and movies.

Jan, 2016
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