Rankings
The GEEKOM IT15 delivers desktop-class CPU and GPU power in a compact, crush-proof chassis, featuring 32 GB DDR5 RAM, 2 TB SSD, Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5 G Ethernet, making it ideal for professionals needing multiple 4K displays.
The BOSGAME H77 Mini PC delivers desktop-class performance with an 8-core Ryzen 7 CPU, Radeon 680M graphics and extensive connectivity, making it suitable for light gaming and content creation in a compact chassis.
The GEEKOM AX8 Max is a compact, all-metal mini PC powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS APU with integrated Radeon 780M graphics, offering strong CPU and iGPU performance, quad-display support, dual 2.5 GbE LAN, and extensive connectivity in a VESA-mountable chassis.
The GMKtec EVO-X2 AI Mini PC features a 16-core Zen 5 CPU, 128 GB LPDDR5X RAM and 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, delivering exceptional compute and AI performance with Wi-Fi 7, though its RAM is soldered and it runs hot with a large power brick.
The ACEMAGIC M1 Mini PC delivers desktop-grade performance in a compact 5-inch square chassis, featuring an i9-11900H, 32 GB RAM and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. It excels at productivity and multi-monitor setups but lacks a discrete GPU and power-delivery USB-C.
The GMKtec Nucbox M5 Plus packs an AMD Ryzen 7 5825U into a compact metal chassis with dual 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and triple-4K display support, offering solid productivity performance but suffers from Wi-Fi overheating and fan noise.
The BOSGAME P6 packs a high-end Ryzen 9 6900HX and 32 GB of LPDDR5X into a sub-5-inch chassis, offering triple-4K output, fast PCIe 4.0 storage and advanced cooling. It excels at multitasking and content-creation workloads but is limited by non-upgradeable memory and modest graphics.
The Kamrui H1 Mini PC delivers high-end AMD Ryzen 7 performance with integrated Radeon 680M graphics, triple-4K support and fast networking in a tiny, VESA-mountable chassis.
The GMKtec G10 combines a Ryzen 5 3500U with 16 GB DDR4 RAM and a 1 TB NVMe SSD, providing solid integrated graphics, triple-4K support and 2.5 G Ethernet in a lightweight, VESA-mountable design.
The GEEKOM Mini IT12 is a compact, high-performance mini PC featuring a 12th-Gen Intel i5-12450H, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB NVMe SSD, dual USB4, 2.5 GbE, and support for up to four 8K displays, positioned as a premium alternative to Intel NUC12 for business and multi-display use.
The Beelink SER5 delivers desktop-class performance in a compact, VESA-mountable chassis, supporting triple-4K displays and offering solid upgradability. It balances power and efficiency but falls short on next-gen interfaces and high-end graphics.
The MSI Cubi 5 Barebones offers a 12th-gen i3-U CPU, extensive I/O including Thunderbolt 4 and dual LAN, and a tiny VESA-mountable chassis, making it ideal for space-constrained office or lab setups.
The GMKtec Mini PC packs a Twin Lake N150 CPU, 16 GB DDR4 RAM and a 512 GB NVMe SSD into a tiny, VESA-mountable chassis. It offers dual 4K HDMI, 2.5 GbE Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6, making it ideal for quiet office or media-center use, though SSD heat and occasional Bluetooth issues can be drawbacks.
The Beelink Mini S13 PRO packs an Intel N150 processor, 12 GB LPDDR5 RAM and a 500 GB PCIe 3.0 SSD into a tiny 275 g chassis. It offers dual 4K HDMI, four USB-3.2 ports, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, making it ideal for compact office or media-center use.
The MINIX Z150-Aero is a well-rounded mini PC with strong connectivity, upgradeability and triple-4K support, suited for home-office and digital signage, though its plastic build and lack of Thunderbolt limit high-end use.
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16 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 32best | — | |
3.3 GHzbest | 2.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz | 0.8 GHz | 0.81 GHz | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz | 1.2 GHz | 2.1 GHz | — | 2.4 GHz | 1 GHz | — | — | — | |
4.9 GHz | 3.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz | 3.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz | 4.75 GHz | 4.4 GHz | 4 GHz | — | 4.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz | 4.5 GHz | 5.1 GHzbest | — | |
1,000 GB | 1,000 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB | 500 GB | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB | — | 500 GB | 1,024 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB | 2,000 GBbest | 2,000 GBbest | |
1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 45 W | 15 W | — | — | 25 W | 45 W | 45 W | 15 W | 35 W | — | 45 W | 6 Wbest | 15 W | — | — |
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CPU Cores | 8 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 16 | — |
CPU Threads | 16 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 32 | — |
Base Clock (GHz) | 3.3 GHz | 2.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz | 0.8 GHz | 0.81 GHz | 3.0 GHz | 3.2 GHz | 1.2 GHz | 2.1 GHz | — | 2.4 GHz | 1.0 GHz | — | — | — |
Boost Clock (GHz) | 4.9 GHz | 3.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz | 3.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz | 4.75 GHz | 4.4 GHz | 4.0 GHz | — | 4.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz | 4.5 GHz | 5.1 GHz | — |
CPU TDP (W) | 45 W | 15 W | — | — | 25 W | 45 W | 45 W | 15 W | 35 W | — | 45 W | 6 W | 15 W | — | — |
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Weight (kg) | 0.539 kg | 1.04 kg | 1.19 kg | 0.358 kg | 0.275 kg | 1.335 kg | 1.26 kg | 0.59 kg | 0.88 kg | — | 0.7 kg | 0.89 kg | — | 3.29 kg | 1.69 kg |
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RAM Capacity (GB) | 32 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 12 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | — | 16 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 128 GB | 32 GB |
RAM Type | LPDDR5X | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR4 | LPDDR5 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
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Storage Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 1000 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB | 500 GB | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | — | 500 GB | 1024 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB | 2000 GB | 2000 GB |
Storage Type | NVMe PCIe 4.0 | SSD | NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 | NVMe SSD | PCIe 3.0 NVMe | NVMe PCIe 4.0 | NVMe PCIe 4.0 | — | NVMe PCIe 3.0 | NVMe | NVMe | NVMe | SSD | SSD | SSD |
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USB‑C/3.0 Ports | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
HDMI Ports | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
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Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 5 | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 6E | WiFi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 |
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | — | — |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
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Power Adapter Wattage (W) | — | 65 W | 65 W | 36 W | — | 65 W | — | 65 W | 65 W | — | 90 W | 36 W | 60 W | 230 W | 120 W |
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 12 months | 24 months | 12 months | 12 months | 36 months | 12 months | 36 months | 12 months | — | 36 months | 12 months | 12 months | — | — |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers label the BOSGAME P6 as a productivity powerhouse, highlighting its desktop-class CPU, excellent storage expandability, and innovative vapor-chamber cooling, while noting the lack of Thunderbolt/USB4 and limited graphics for gaming.
Everyday users consistently praise the P6 for its snappy multitasking performance, triple-4K display capability, compact footprint and quiet operation, though they note the soldered RAM and missing 2.5 Gbps Ethernet as drawbacks.
“Runs Office, Teams, and 4K YouTube smoothly - perfect for home office.”
“Triple monitor setup works flawlessly - great for trading dashboards.”
“Loud when fan kicks in, but keeps CPU cool during video encoding.”
Professional reviewers view the G10 as a smart compromise: an older Zen+ CPU paired with a capable Vega 8 GPU, 2.5 GbE Ethernet, and triple-4K output deliver strong value, while the lack of Wi-Fi 6, Thunderbolt and newer silicon are noted as drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the smooth performance for office work, multi-monitor productivity, and the ability to upgrade RAM and storage, while noting fan noise at high loads and limited Wi-Fi speed.
Professional reviewers highlight the Kamrui H1's standout CPU-GPU integration, noting that the Ryzen 7 6800H paired with Radeon 680M delivers near-entry-level discrete-GPU performance while the triple-4K display support sets it apart from most mini PCs.
Everyday users generally praise the H1 for its quiet operation, compact size, and ability to handle 4K video and multitasking, though some complain about misleading "gaming" branding and RAM upgradability issues.
Professional reviewers praise the GMKtec Mini PC for its snappy performance, whisper-quiet operation, and a rich set of I/O ports, especially the 2.5 GbE Ethernet and dual 4K HDMI outputs.
Everyday users appreciate the quick Windows setup, near-silent fan, reliable 4K streaming, and the convenience of dual monitors and VESA mounting.
Professional reviewers rate the Mini S13 PRO around 4 out of 5 stars, praising its low price, solid I/O (four USB-3.2 ports, dual 4K HDMI, dual M.2 slots) and quiet cooling, while noting the lack of USB-C, modest PCIe 3.0 SSD performance and a single RAM slot as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the tiny footprint, quiet operation and fast boot, often highlighting the ability to mount it behind a monitor and run multiple 4K streams without hiccups. Recurring complaints focus on the missing USB-C, cheap-feeling plastic chassis and occasional Windows-license quirks.
Professional reviewers praise the M1 as a compact productivity workhorse with strong CPU, ample memory and clean Windows 11 Pro install, but note the missing USB-C power delivery, modest Wi-Fi performance and lack of a discrete GPU.
Everyday users love the small footprint, fast performance and VESA-mountability, while some complain about HDMI glitches, slower Wi-Fi and the plastic case.
Professional reviewers praise the H77 as a performance leader in the mini PC market, highlighting its Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU, Radeon 680M graphics, and rare USB4 support that together deliver over 50% better 1080p gaming than prior models. They commend the triple-4K display capability, solid build quality, and generous upgrade paths, while noting the lack of Thunderbolt and limited BIOS controls as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users rate the H77 highly (average 4.3/5), lauding its smooth everyday performance, clean Windows 11 Pro setup, and the ability to drive three 4K monitors. Common praise centers on the solid chassis, easy storage upgrades, and strong gaming FPS in esports titles. Recurring complaints involve the modest base SSD size, fan noise after prolonged use, occasional driver hunting, and HDMI handshake quirks.
Professional reviewers note that the Cubi 5's 12th-gen i3-U processor offers solid multi-threaded performance for everyday productivity, while the inclusion of Thunderbolt 4 and a rare 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port set it apart in the mini-PC segment.
Everyday users praise the Cubi 5's tiny footprint, clean aesthetic and ease of assembly, especially when mounted behind a monitor. The dual LAN and Thunderbolt 4 ports are highlighted as valuable for home-lab and NAS scenarios, and performance is deemed stable for typical office tasks.
Professional reviewers praise the SER5 for delivering desktop-class multi-core performance and triple-4K video output at a budget price, highlighting its robust build, quiet cooling and fast 2.5 Gbps Ethernet.
Everyday users appreciate the SER5's low price, quiet operation, and flexibility for upgrades, often using it as a home-office PC, media center, or multi-monitor workstation.
Professional reviewers praise the AX8 Max as a compact powerhouse with excellent CPU and iGPU performance, premium metal chassis, and a rich port selection that includes dual 2.5 GbE and USB4. They commend its quiet IceBlast cooling and upgrade flexibility, but criticize misleading specifications, Bluetooth version confusion, lack of front USB-C, and early firmware bugs.
Everyday users appreciate the fast performance, solid build quality, quiet operation, and the ability to easily add more RAM or storage. Common frustrations revolve around missing advertised features such as the M.2 SATA slot and SD card reader, Bluetooth version mismatches, lack of front USB-C, and the need to apply a BIOS update to resolve early firmware protection issues.
Professional reviewers consistently commend the Mini IT12 for its blend of powerful 12th-Gen Intel CPUs, extensive I/O (dual USB4, HDMI, 2.5 GbE, SD), and a silent IceBlast 2.0 cooling system, making it a strong contender against Intel NUC12 for business, productivity, and multi-display scenarios. Main criticisms focus on the absence of Thunderbolt 4 and limited integrated graphics for high-end gaming.
Everyday users praise the Mini IT12 for its quiet operation, robust connectivity, and ease of handling multiple 4K monitors, often highlighting the convenience of the SD card slot for creative tasks. Complaints are few but revolve around the lack of Thunderbolt ports and the integrated GPU's inability to run demanding games.
Professional reviewers from CNX Software, WhatGeek and GeekMaxi describe the Z150-Aero as a well-rounded mini PC that benefits from its active cooling, triple-4K display support and dual-LAN ports.
Everyday users appreciate the device's smooth multitasking, robust networking options and ability to drive three 4K screens, often using it for home-office setups, digital signage, Plex servers or firewalls.
Professional reviewers praise the M5 Plus for its desktop-class CPU, dual 2.5 GbE ports and triple-4K display capability, calling it a solid choice for productivity, media streaming and light virtualization.
Everyday users appreciate the fast boot times, quiet operation in typical use, and reliable networking, while recurring complaints focus on Wi-Fi module overheating, a noisy top fan, and occasional SSD detection or display flicker issues.
NotebookCheck (88/100) hails the EVO-X2 as one of the best mini PCs of 2025, praising its gaming and workstation performance and AI acceleration, while reviewers note the polarizing design, non-upgradeable memory and noisy fans.
Everyday users echo the reviewers' enthusiasm for raw performance and AI capability, appreciating the compact size and storage flexibility, but criticize the loud fans, non-upgradeable RAM and bulky power brick.
Professional reviewers praise the IT15 for delivering desktop-level CPU and GPU power in a minuscule, crush-proof case, highlighting its Wi-Fi 7, extensive rear ports, and effective Iceblast 2.0 cooling, while noting the lack of front USB-C, missing 2.5" SATA and fan noise under load.
