iKOOLCORE R2 is a palm-sized 3 inch mini PC，Supports up to Intel Core i3-N300 eight-core processors、16GB RAM and M.2 for solid-state storage 2242 slot。 The Hard Cool R2 also features four 2.5 GbE Ethernet port，Make it a small but versatile network application device，and an HDMI port and USB Type-C port，For connecting two monitors。
This is the latest computer launched by Hard Cool Technology，The new model incorporates the latter’s improved cooling capabilities，Also comes with newer processor options，Delivers significantly better performance。
The dimensions of the new model are 75 x 75 x 52 mm (3 inches x 3 inches x 2 inch)，Slightly higher than previous generation products，The height of the previous generation product was only 48 mm，But the width and length are the same。
under the hood，New models available 15 Watt Intel N95 Quad Core Processor or 7 Watt Intel Core i3-N300 octa-core chip。Although the base power consumption of the Core i3 processor is lower，But it's a significantly improved processor，Supports higher CPU frequencies and twice as many GPU execution units。Both processors are part of Intel's Alder Lake-N series，This means they should deliver a huge boost in CPU and graphics performance over the Jasper Lake chips used in the iKoolCore R1 series。
These small computers come with 8GB or 16GB of LPDDR5-4800 memory，and supports PCIe NVMe or SATA SSD。The system also features an E-Key slot for an optional WiFi 6E wireless card。
Same as iKOOLCORE R1 Pro，The new R2 model features a copper heatsink and PWM controlled fan along with an aluminum cover，Acts as a passive heat sink，Used to dissipate heat generated by SSD。
Ports include 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port and 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports (both with 10 Gbps speed)、1 HDMI 2.0 ports and 4 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports，3 of them equipped with Intel i226-V controller，1 equipped with Intel i226-V controller。 Realtek RTSL8156BG controller。
There's an additional USB-C port，For 12V/4A power input，and oddly labeled as an audio port with a Realtek ALC897 controller。
iKOOLCORE R2 should be able to support a wide range of operating systems and applications，Includes Windows、Linux and pfSense、OPNsense、Proxmox、Custom software such as OpenWrt。
iKOOLCORE R2 will start shipping to Chinese customers this month，The iKOOLCORE R2 may also be available to customers in other countries later this year。
