Beelink launches ME Pro Creator Edition NAS with modular design and Kickstarter pricing
Beelink has introduced the ME Pro Creator Edition, a 4-bay NAS system aimed at creative professionals. The device, launched via Kickstarter, features a modular design, an Intel Core i5-13500H processor, and the proprietary FygoOS operating system. Pricing starts at $819 for early backers.
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A compact, high-performance NAS for creative professionals
Beelink has launched the ME Pro Creator Edition, a 4-bay NAS system targeting creative professionals. The device features a compact all-metal unibody design, measuring 165 x 121 x 185mm and weighing 2.4kg without drives. According to TechRadar, it is 50% smaller in volume than conventional NAS devices from competitors like Synology or QNAP.
The ME Pro Creator Edition is powered by an Intel Core i5-13500H processor, which includes 12 cores and 16 threads. It comes with 32GB of DDR4 RAM, expandable to 96GB. The system runs on FygoOS, Beelink’s proprietary operating system built on Debian Linux, and supports ZFS, Btrfs, and ext4 file systems.
Modular design and connectivity
The ME Pro Creator Edition stands out for its modular chassis, allowing users to upgrade or swap system components, including potential future AMD and ARM boards. It includes one 10GbE and one 2.5GbE LAN port, but the Intel Core i5-13500H model lacks a Neural Processing Unit (NPU).
The device supports RAID configurations such as Basic, Linear, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10. However, the HDMI port does not support direct 4K playback via the FygoTV app, and the Thunderbolt 4 port does not yet support Host mode.
Pricing, availability, and software features
The ME Pro Creator Edition is available exclusively through Kickstarter, with pricing starting at $819 for the Super Early Bird tier. The list price for the Intel Core i5-13500H model is $1,169. Beelink has not yet disclosed the post-trial cost of the FygoOS business tier.
FygoOS includes AI-powered photo and media search, collaborative workspace tools, Docker support, and virtual machine capabilities. TechRadar notes that while the device is overpowered for standard file-serving tasks, its modularity and build quality are key selling points.
A shifting NAS market
The launch of the ME Pro Creator Edition follows recent developments in the NAS market. Ugreen’s HomeAgent HA100, announced earlier, blends NAS functionality with local AI capabilities, targeting smart home and surveillance applications. Meanwhile, critical vulnerabilities like PHP2Shell have exposed security risks in NAS devices from Synology, QNAP, TerraMaster, Ugreen, and Asustor, highlighting the need for robust software and hardware ecosystems in this space.
What this means
Lazyfounder analysis — our interpretation, not reported fact.
Beelink’s ME Pro Creator Edition introduces a fresh approach to NAS devices, combining high performance with modularity—a contrast to the more static designs from established players like Synology and QNAP. For founders and operators in the hardware space, this launch signals growing demand for customizable, upgradeable systems, particularly among creative professionals who need both storage and computational power.
The reliance on Kickstarter, however, raises questions about long-term support and reliability, a risk potential buyers must weigh against the device’s innovative features. The absence of an NPU in the Intel Core i5-13500H model also limits its appeal for AI-driven workloads, an area where competitors like Ugreen are already making strides. For operators, the modular design could reduce e-waste and extend hardware lifecycles, but only if Beelink delivers on promised future upgrades.
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- TechRadar · 2026-10-25
Beelink ME Pro Creator Edition NAS review: A high-performance 4-bay system
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