Nitrokey · Secure desktop
NitroPC 2
Compact coreboot mini PC with Dasharo open-source firmware — a small, quiet desktop for Qubes OS or hardened Linux where the boot chain is auditable rather than a vendor black box.
$1,085
EU equivalent: €867 incl. VAT · nitrokey.comShips direct from Nitrokey (Germany) · typically 5–10 business days
Vegas batch closed — buy direct on Nitrokey, or get notified when the next bulk batch opens.
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Lithium coin cell (clock/CMOS)
Contains a small lithium coin cell for the real-time clock, as almost all computers do. No special handling on your side.
Why the NitroPC 2
What this secure desktop does that alternatives don't.
Auditable boot chain
Dasharo open-source firmware replaces the proprietary vendor BIOS, so the earliest code that runs can be reviewed and rebuilt.
Small enough to hide, quiet enough to live with
130 × 135 × 46 mm and 0.7 kg — a hardened workstation that fits behind a monitor or in a travel bag.
Qubes-friendly hardware
6-core CPU with 12 threads and up to 64 GB DDR4 gives Qubes OS enough headroom to run meaningful VM separation.
Specifications
Full technical details.
Compliance framework mapping
Controls this product satisfies across 12 frameworks.
Endpoint software and firmware integrity
Measured boot chain verified on every power-on. Any firmware modification — supply chain implant, evil-maid attack, or malicious update — fails attestation before the OS loads.
Workstation security isolation
VM-level compartmentalization means a compromise of one domain (e.g. browser) cannot reach another (e.g. keys, vault). No other consumer laptop provides this by default.
Data protection at rest
Hardware-encrypted storage and self-hosted file servers replace cloud storage with hardware you control. Encryption keys never leave your environment.
Supply chain risk — hardware and firmware
Open-source firmware is publicly auditable and reproducibly built. EU jurisdiction hardware is not subject to US National Security Letters. Directly addresses hardware supply chain risk in CMMC and NIS2.
Compared to
Honest comparisons against the most likely alternatives.
vs. NitroPC Pro 2
The Pro 2 is a full desktop tower with current-generation desktop CPUs, discrete GPU options, and far more RAM headroom. The NitroPC 2 is the small, quiet, lower-power option.
vs. NitroPad laptops
Same firmware philosophy without a screen or battery — for a fixed desk or a rack shelf rather than travel.
Shipping & returns
What to expect after you order.
Shipping
Ships from our Tennessee 3PL. 2-day FedEx to most US addresses, expedited options at checkout. Signature required. Business day processing — orders placed before 2pm ET ship same day.
Returns & RMA
30-day return window for unopened units. Defective units handled under Nitrokey's 2-year warranty — we manage the US-side RMA so you don't ship to Berlin.
Purchase orders
Net-30 terms available for approved organizations. W-9 on file. Generate a quote from the stack builder or email sales@securitygadgets.shop with your PO requirements.
Authorized reseller
We are an official Nitrokey authorized reseller. Full manufacturer warranty applies. Identical hardware and firmware to buying direct from nitrokey.com — with US inventory and support.
