Mini PCs

Hands-on reviews of mini PCs for home, office and gaming.

ACEMAGIC K1 Review: Ryzen 7 7730U Mini PC for Esports and 4K ACEMAGIC K1 review: Ryzen 7 7730U mini PC with 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD and Radeon Vega 8. Esports gaming, three 4K screens, and what to check before buying. $669
Best PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs for Mini PCs (2026): 4 Picks The best PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs for mini PCs in 2026: four cool-running, single-sided Gen4 drives, from a 2TB everyday pick to the cheapest brand-name 4TB.
Best PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs for Mini PCs With a Gen5 Slot Best PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs for mini PCs: which mini PCs have a real Gen5 M.2 slot, how Gen5 drives handle heat, and the four drives worth buying.
Best External Drives for Mini PCs (Prime Day 2026) Ten external SSDs, USB4 enclosures and hard drives for mini PCs, matched to your port: USB4, 10Gbps USB-C or USB 3.0. Checked on Amazon October 7, 2026.
Mid-Range Gaming Mini PCs: 10 Best Picks for Prime Day 2026 Ten gaming mini PCs for Prime Big Deal Days 2026, from Radeon 890M boxes to OCuLink machines ready for a desktop graphics card, with prices checked October 7.
Best Budget Gaming Mini PCs for Prime Day 2026: 10 Picks Ten budget gaming mini PCs on Amazon with Radeon 780M, 760M or 680M graphics, checked on October 7, 2026, the last day of Prime Big Deal Days.
Best Gaming Mini PCs 2026: 10 Picks With RTX or OCuLink Ten gaming mini PCs on Amazon, each with at least 32GB of RAM and a built-in RTX card or an OCuLink port for a desktop GPU, checked before Prime Day.
GMKtec EVO-X1 Pro Review: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 64GB, OCuLink GMKtec EVO-X1 Pro review: a Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 mini PC with 64GB soldered RAM, OCuLink, USB4 and Wi-Fi 7. Strong for local AI and eGPU builds. $1,599–$1,769
GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro Review: Desktop RTX 5070 in a 14.6 L Case GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro review: a 14.6 L small form factor gaming PC pairing a Ryzen 9 9955HX3D with a full desktop RTX 5070 for 1440p gaming. $3,199.99
Lenovo ThinkCentre X Ultra: 2026 Specs, Price & Release Date Lenovo ThinkCentre X Ultra: a 1.6L Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 mini PC with 128GB LPDDR5X-8533, 10GbE and four-unit clustering, shipping November 2026.
MINIX Elite ER939-AI Review: 128 GB Strix Halo Workstation MINIX Elite ER939-AI review: Ryzen AI Max+ 395 mini PC with 128 GB LPDDR5X-8000, Radeon 8060S and triple-fan cooling, built for local LLM work. $2,899–$3,150
GEEKOM A5 2025 Edition Review: Ryzen 5 7430U Budget Mini PC The GEEKOM A5 2025 Edition pairs a Ryzen 5 7430U with 16GB RAM, three storage bays and quad 4K output, one of the best budget mini PCs for home and office. $399 ($260–$279 on sale)
GMKtec K15 AI Review: OCuLink + Triple M.2 Mini PC The GMKtec K15 AI pairs an Intel Core Ultra 5 125U with three M.2 slots, an OCuLink eGPU port and dual 2.5GbE in a quiet, expandable mini PC. $610–$820
GMKtec M6 Ultra Review: Best-Value Ryzen 5 Mini PC for Work The GMKtec M6 Ultra pairs a Ryzen 5 7640HS with dual 2.5GbE, USB4 and 32GB DDR5, TechRadar's top-rated value mini PC for work and study. $550–$700
GMKtec M8 Review: Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H, USB4 and OCuLink The GMKtec M8 pairs a Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H with USB4, OCuLink and dual 2.5GbE, making it an entry-level mini PC value pick for home and office. $360–$480
KAMRUI Hyper H2 Review: 10-Core i5-14450HX Mini PC KAMRUI Hyper H2 review: a 10-core Intel Core i5-14450HX mini PC with 32 GB RAM and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, strong for productivity but weak for gaming. $400–$459
Best Mini PCs Under $1,000 (2026): 10 Picks on Amazon Best mini PCs under $1,000 for 2026: ten Ryzen and Intel picks, including OCuLink models for a desktop GPU, with who each suits and what to watch out for.
Best Mini PCs Under $500 on Amazon (2026): 10 Picks Ten budget mini PCs under $500 on Amazon, from Intel N95 office boxes to a Ryzen 7 H 255 that games, with specs checked before Prime Day.
GEEKOM A9 Max Review: Copilot+ Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Mini PC The GEEKOM A9 Max is a Copilot+ certified Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 mini PC with an 80-TOPS AI platform, Radeon 890M graphics, dual USB4 and upgradable DDR5. $899–$1,199
GMKtec NucBox K11 Review: Ryzen 9 8945HS + OCuLink Mini PC The GMKtec NucBox K11 pairs a Ryzen 9 8945HS and Radeon 780M with dual USB4, OCuLink for eGPUs, and upgradeable RAM and dual NVMe storage. $430–$740
MSI EdgeMesa N AI+ Mini PC: RTX Spark Specs & Release Date The MSI EdgeMesa N AI+ is an RTX Spark mini PC pitched at edge AI: a ~1.6L chassis, 10GbE, up to four displays, a Fall 2026 launch and no price announced yet.
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370 Review: HX 370, OCuLink, Flip Display AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370 review: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 mini PC with OCuLink, two DDR5 SODIMM slots up to 128 GB, and a 5-inch flip-up display. $629–$899
Beelink SER9 HX 370 Review: Zen 5 Mini PC With Radeon 890M Beelink SER9 HX 370 review: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Radeon 890M iGPU and 32 GB LPDDR5X in a near-silent 65 W mini PC with a 3-year warranty. $899–$1,149
GMKtec EVO-T1 Review: Core Ultra 9 285H With OCuLink GMKtec EVO-T1 review: Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, Arc 140T, 64 GB DDR5, three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots and OCuLink in an Intel-side rival to Strix Halo mini PCs. $819–$999
Khadas Mind 2S Review: 435-Gram Portable Workstation Khadas Mind 2S review: Core Ultra 7 255H, 64 GB LPDDR5X and 2 TB SSD in a 435 g mini PC, with a Mind Link connector for the Mind Graphics eGPU dock. $1,299–$1,599
Minisforum HX200G Review: Ryzen 9 7945HX + RX 7600M XT Minisforum HX200G (AtomMan G7 Pt) review: a 16-core Ryzen 9 7945HX and RX 7600M XT in 2.6 liters. Strong specs, but brand reliability keeps it off our list. $999–$1,249
Minisforum AI X1 Pro-370 Review: Why We Don't Recommend It Minisforum AI X1 Pro-370 review: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, OCuLink and Wi-Fi 7, undercut by a slow SD reader, high DPC latency and Minisforum's support record. $695–$899
Minisforum MS-A2 Review: Ryzen 9 9955HX Homelab Workstation Minisforum MS-A2 review: a Ryzen 9 9955HX homelab workstation with dual 10 GbE SFP+ and PCIe 4.0 x8 that we still do not recommend. $439–$1,919
AceMagic AD08 Review: Vertical RGB Core i9-11900H Mini PC AceMagic AD08 review: a vertical RGB mini PC with a 2021 Core i9-11900H, magnetic side access and strong upgradability, best for budget office and 4K media. $399 (street) / $619 MSRP
AceMagic AD15 Review: Vertical i5-12450H Office Mini PC AceMagic AD15 review: a vertical Intel Core i5-12450H mini PC with 32 GB DDR4 and four-display output for office work, held back by a weak stock SSD. $299–$357 (street) / $499 MSRP
AceMagic AM18 Review: Ryzen 7 7840HS Mini PC That Games AceMagic AM18 review: a Ryzen 7 7840HS gaming mini PC with Radeon 780M, 32 GB DDR5-5600 and USB4 in an angular RGB chassis built for 1080p play. $549–$729 (depending on storage)
AceMagic F2A Review: Core Ultra Mini PC With Wi-Fi 7 AceMagic F2A review: Core Ultra 5 125H or Ultra 7 155H mini PC with 32 GB DDR5, 1 TB SSD and Wi-Fi 7, but no Thunderbolt or USB4 and noisy fans. $455–$649 (Ultra 5 to Ultra 7 configurations)
AceMagic S1 Review: N95 Mini Tower With a 1.9-Inch LCD AceMagic S1 review: an Intel N95 mini tower with a 1.9-inch front LCD, 16 GB RAM, dual Gigabit LAN and dual M.2 storage for office, HTPC or home-lab use. $239–$309 (N95 / N97 / N100 configurations)
ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 Review: 0.9-Liter Business Mini PC ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 review: a 0.9-liter business mini PC with 12th/13th-gen Intel H-series chips, dual storage and a configurable rear port. $649
ASUS NUC 14 Essential Review: 0.56-Liter Intel N250 Mini PC ASUS NUC 14 Essential review: a 0.56-liter Intel N250 mini PC for signage, kiosks, classrooms and home offices, with triple 4K and better build than rivals. $300
ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Review: Core Ultra 9 Business Mini PC ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ review: a smaller, better-built aluminum Meteor Lake business mini PC from ASUS, made to hold up through a five-year deployment cycle. $1,050
ASUS MiniPC PB63 Review: 65 W Desktop CPU in 1.35 Liters ASUS MiniPC PB63 review: a 1.35-liter, MIL-STD-810H tested mini PC with a desktop LGA1700 Intel Core CPU up to a 65 W Core i9-13900 for commercial use. $599
ASUS ROG NUC 14 Performance Review: RTX 4070 Gaming Mini PC ASUS ROG NUC 14 Performance review: Core Ultra 9 185H and a 140 W RTX 4070 in a 2.5-liter mini PC for 1440p gaming and local AI. $2,199
Beelink EQR6 Review: Quiet Ryzen 9 6900HX Office Mini PC The Beelink EQR6 pairs a power-capped Ryzen 9 6900HX with a built-in PSU, making it a quiet, brick-free office mini PC rather than a gaming machine. $389
Beelink GTi14 Ultra Review: Mini PC With a Hidden PCIe Slot Beelink GTi14 Ultra review: Core Ultra 9 185H mini PC with a hidden PCIe x8 connector that takes a desktop GPU up to an RTX 4090 via the EX dock. $999
Beelink ME Mini Review: Six-Slot All-Flash N150 NAS Cube Beelink ME Mini review: a 99 mm Intel N150 cube with six M.2 NVMe slots and dual 2.5 GbE, built as a quiet all-flash NAS for TrueNAS, Unraid or Proxmox. $209
Beelink Mini S13 Review: Intel N150 Budget Mini PC Beelink Mini S13 review: a quiet, cool Intel N150 mini PC with 16 GB DDR4, 500 GB NVMe and dual 4K HDMI for HTPC, thin client and light office work. $219
Beelink SER8 Review: Ryzen 7 8845HS Mini PC Beelink SER8 review: Ryzen 7 8845HS, 32 GB DDR5 and USB4 in a quiet aluminum chassis. A balanced mid-range mini PC with a one-year warranty. $649
Geekom A8 Max Review: 685-Gram Ryzen 9 8945HS Mini PC Geekom A8 Max review: a 685-gram Ryzen 9 8945HS mini PC with 32 GB DDR5, an NPU, USB4 and dual 2.5 GbE for office work, light AI and 1080p gaming. $721
Geekom A6 Review: Ryzen 7 6800H Mini PC With USB4 The Geekom A6 pairs an eight-core Ryzen 7 6800H with Radeon 680M graphics, DDR5 and USB4 in an aluminum mini PC built for home, office and 1080p gaming. $449–$549
Geekom Air12 Review: An N100 Mini PC That Knows What It Is Geekom Air12 review: an Intel N100 mini PC with 16 GB upgradable DDR5, 512 GB NVMe and under 35 dB noise, ideal for kiosks, NAS, home office and classrooms. $284–$329
Geekom GT13 Pro Review: Core i9 in a 0.6-Liter Mini PC Geekom GT13 Pro review: a Core i9-13900H or i9-13900HK in a 0.6-liter aluminum chassis with two USB4 ports, dual HDMI, 2.5 GbE and DDR4. $699–$899
Geekom IT13 Max Review: Core Ultra 9 Mini PC With Wi-Fi 7 Geekom IT13 Max review: Core Ultra 9 185H, Wi-Fi 7, dual USB4, two SO-DIMM slots up to 96 GB DDR5 and two M.2 bays in a 0.9-liter mini PC. $949
GMKtec EVO-X1 Review: Strix Point Mini PC With OCuLink GMKtec EVO-X1 review: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 mini PC with a 50 TOPS NPU, Radeon 890M, OCuLink and USB4, flexible for local AI and gaming but loud under load. $899
GMKtec NucBox K10 Review: 14-Core i9-13900HK Mini PC GMKtec NucBox K10 review: a 14-core Core i9-13900HK mini PC with 32 GB DDR5, three M.2 slots and dense ports for office and small-business use. $569
GMKtec NucBox K8 Plus Review: Ryzen 7 8845HS With OCuLink GMKtec NucBox K8 Plus review: Ryzen 7 8845HS, 32 GB DDR5, dual 2.5 GbE, USB4 and OCuLink in a value mini PC for office work, light AI and 1080p gaming. $399
GMKtec NucBox K6 Review: 516-Gram Ryzen 7 7840HS Mini PC GMKtec NucBox K6 review: Ryzen 7 7840HS, Radeon 780M, dual 2.5 GbE and USB4 in a 516-gram chassis, plus the trade-offs of a budget Zen 4 mini PC. $399