Under $500 you can buy anything from a silent box for email and spreadsheets to a small Ryzen 7 that plays esports games. We picked ten machines that are on Amazon today, sold by a store carrying the brand’s name, and checked the price and the configuration of each listing on October 3, 2026. Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days run October 6–7, so some of these may drop for two days. The links show today’s price.
Find your pick: 🎮 Light gaming and the most speed → #1, #2 · 💼 Office and study → #3, #4, #5 · 🔇 Quiet everyday box → #6, #7 · 💸 Under $300 → #7, #8, #9, #10
Quick comparison
| # | Mini PC | CPU | Graphics | RAM / SSD | Price (Oct 3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACEMAGIC S3A | Ryzen 7 H 255 | Radeon 780M | 16GB DDR5 / 512GB | $499.99 |
| 2 | GMKtec M6 Ultra | Ryzen 5 7640HS | Radeon 760M | 16GB DDR5 / 512GB | $459.99 |
| 3 | Beelink SER5 MAX | Ryzen 7 7735U | Radeon 680M | 24GB LPDDR5 / 500GB | $489.00 |
| 4 | KAMRUI E3B | Ryzen 7 7730U | Radeon Vega 8 | 16GB / 1TB | $469.00 |
| 5 | GEEKOM IT12 | Core i3-12300HE | Intel UHD | 16GB DDR4 / 256GB | $499.00 |
| 6 | Beelink Mini S12 Pro | Intel N100 | Intel UHD | 16GB DDR4 / 512GB | $339.00 |
| 7 | Bosgame E5 | Ryzen 3 5300U | Radeon Vega 6 | 16GB DDR4 / 512GB | $299.99 |
| 8 | GEEKOM Air12 Lite | Intel N95 | Intel UHD | 8GB DDR4 / 256GB | $299.00 |
| 9 | Beelink Mini S12 | Intel N95 | Intel UHD | 8GB DDR4 / 256GB | $259.00 |
| 10 | GMKtec G3S | Intel N95 | Intel UHD | 8GB DDR4 / 256GB | $249.99 |
1. ACEMAGIC S3A: the most speed you can buy under $500
Why it’s good: The Ryzen 7 H 255 has 8 cores and 16 threads up to 4.9 GHz and the Radeon 780M, the strongest integrated graphics on this list. With 16GB of DDR5-6400 and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, it handles photo editing, programming and esports games at 1080p, for $499.99. It is sold on Amazon under the ACEMAGICIAN name by ACEMAGIC’s own store.
👤 Ideal for: the buyer who wants one small PC that does a bit of everything, including some gaming.
Keep in mind: the listing gives 16GB as the maximum memory, so buy it as if the RAM cannot be upgraded.
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2. GMKtec M6 Ultra: the one you can grow
Why it’s good: A Ryzen 5 7640HS (6 cores, 12 threads) with Radeon 760M graphics, 16GB of DDR5 in two SO-DIMM slots and a 512GB SSD, plus a second M.2 slot, for $459.99. Both the memory and the storage are easy to expand later, which is rare at this price.
👤 Ideal for: students and home-office users who want to start cheap and add RAM or a second SSD in a year or two.
Check today’s price on Amazon → · Read our full GMKtec M6 Ultra review →
3. Beelink SER5 MAX: the most memory under $500
Why it’s good: A Ryzen 7 7735U (8 cores, 16 threads) with Radeon 680M graphics, 24GB of LPDDR5, a 500GB SSD, Wi-Fi 6 and a 2.5Gb Ethernet port for $489.00. 24GB is the most memory on this list, and it matters when you keep dozens of browser tabs and office apps open.
👤 Ideal for: the office worker who multitasks all day and never wants to open the case.
Keep in mind: the listing gives 24GB as the maximum, so the memory is fixed.
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4. KAMRUI E3B: the biggest SSD
Why it’s good: A Ryzen 7 7730U (8 cores, 16 threads) with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, the largest drive here, plus Wi-Fi 6 and three 4K displays at once, for $469.00. It has a 4.6-star rating from almost 300 buyers.
👤 Ideal for: someone with a big photo or document library who wants a three-monitor desk.
Keep in mind: the 7730U uses older Radeon Vega graphics, fine for video and office work but weak for games. The listing gives 16GB as the maximum memory.
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5. GEEKOM IT12: the business pick
Why it’s good: An Intel Core i3-12300HE (8 cores, 12 threads), 16GB of DDR4 that you can raise to 64GB, and GEEKOM’s own support, for $499.00. GEEKOM is one of the more established mini PC brands and lists Linux and Ubuntu support.
👤 Ideal for: small offices, reception desks and anyone who prefers Intel and a known brand.
Keep in mind: the 256GB SSD is small; plan on adding a second drive or using cloud storage.
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6. Beelink Mini S12 Pro: the quiet everyday box
Why it’s good: Intel’s N100 is a low-power chip that runs cool and quiet. Beelink pairs it with 16GB of DDR4, a 512GB SSD, two HDMI outputs at 4K 60Hz, Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5Gb Ethernet for $339.00.
👤 Ideal for: web browsing, streaming, homework and a small home server that stays on all day.
Keep in mind: the N100 has four cores; it is not for video editing or games.
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7. Bosgame E5: a Ryzen for under $300
Why it’s good: A Ryzen 3 5300U (4 cores, 8 threads), 16GB of DDR4 that goes up to 64GB, and a 512GB NVMe SSD for $299.99. It is noticeably faster than the N95 machines below for a few dollars more.
👤 Ideal for: the tightest budget that still wants a capable desktop for school or a small office.
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8. GEEKOM Air12 Lite: the cheapest GEEKOM
Why it’s good: An Intel N95 with 8GB of DDR4 (up to 16GB) and a 256GB SSD for $299.00, backed by GEEKOM’s support. It has the most reviews of any machine on this list, over 800, at 4.4 stars.
👤 Ideal for: a second PC for the kitchen, a kid’s homework desk or a digital sign.
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9. Beelink Mini S12: the proven basic box
Why it’s good: An Intel N95 with 8GB of DDR4, a 256GB SSD, two 4K HDMI outputs and 2.5Gb Ethernet for $259.00, with a 4.5-star rating from more than 500 buyers.
👤 Ideal for: the same jobs as the S12 Pro when you need to spend $80 less.
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10. GMKtec G3S: the lowest price on the list
Why it’s good: An Intel N95 with 8GB of DDR4 and a 256GB SSD for $249.99, plus a second M.2 slot for a SATA drive.
👤 Ideal for: the lowest-cost Windows box for email, video calls and streaming.
Keep in mind: the listing gives 8GB as the maximum memory, and the Wi-Fi is the older Wi-Fi 5.
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How to choose under $500
- Ryzen with Radeon 780M or 760M (#1, #2): the only ones here that can play games at all.
- 16GB of memory is the minimum we would buy for Windows 11 in 2026. The 8GB models (#8, #9, #10) are fine for one or two apps at a time.
- Check whether the memory can be upgraded. Several listings give the installed amount as the maximum, which means it is soldered.
- The SSD is the easiest thing to add later. Most of these have a second M.2 slot.
Related: the best gaming mini PCs under $500 and our Beelink Mini S13 review.
Buying tips for Prime Day (October 6–7)
- Compare against the prices in this table. A “deal” that only returns a model to its October 3 price is not a deal.
- Check the configuration on the product page. Amazon listings often bundle several RAM and SSD options under one link.
- Prefer the brand’s official store as the seller; when we checked, every pick was sold by a store carrying the brand’s name.
If you can stretch your budget, see our 10 best mini PCs under $1,000.
Prices checked on Amazon on October 3, 2026, and they change often; the link on each model shows the current price. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. It never changes what you pay or which machines we pick.