YouTuber Andrew Tsai has tested several demanding Windows games on a 16 GB M6 Mac mini using CrossOver. Resident Evil Requiem, 007 First Light, Control Resonant and Path of Exile 2 all run, although memory limitation, upscaling and shader compilation remain part of the experience.

Thunderobot's Station Series AI Workstation mini-PC combines an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, 128 GB of RAM and dual USB 4 connectivity. Also packing 10 GbE Ethernet, the new mini-PC will be available with the even more powerful Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 soon, too.

(Multiple inaccuracies fixed) Ninkear’s MBox18 is a 0.36-liter mini PC designed for everyday productivity, featuring Intel’s low-power Core 3 304 processor, triple-display support, USB4 and a 15-TOPS NPU. Available with 12GB of LPDDR5 memory and a 512GB expandable SSD, it prioritizes compactness and connectivity over gaming or workstation performance.

HTX Studio has built a desk-sized version of Apple’s cancelled AirPower idea. A camera spots where a phone is placed, then a motorized charging coil moves underneath it. The desk also adds a transparent display, a Mac mini, standing-desk controls and a Focus Mode.

Minisforum has launched the MS-01 SE, an affordable variant of the non-SE mini PC. It's powered by the Intel Core i5 12600H, can be paired with up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM, has dGPU support, and features dual USB4 ports. The starting launch price is $375.

The M4 Mac mini gave owners a cheaper way to upgrade their internal storage after purchase. Apple has now removed that option from the new M6 and M5 Pro models, leaving buyers with expensive factory upgrades or external drives. The new Mac Studio, however, still holds on to its removable storage modules.

Minisforum has launched the UM780L Slim, a compact mini PC powered by AMD's Zen 4-based Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU. Other specs include LPDDR5X-7500 memory, two PCIe Gen4 SSD slots and USB 4 ports in a 0.77-litre chassis.

MSI has shared new details about its latest compact desktop PC. Launching globally with Nvidia's new RTX Spark platform, the EdgeMesa N AI+ may be joined by the higher-end EdgeMesa N AI+ X, too.

High performance in a compact design: The Minisforum M2 Pro combines the Core Ultra X7 358H and Arc B390 with extensive features and quiet operation. A well-rounded package that represents an attractive option at a fair price.

Akasa has introduced the Newton N16, which happens to be a compact passively cooled case for the Asus NUC 16 Pro mini PC. The case is capable of offering up to 28 W of heat dissipation as well as passive cooling for dual M.2 SSDs.

Peladn has introduced a new affordably priced variant of its W05 mini PC. This variant comes equipped with a powerful 12-core Raptor Lake H CPU and a whopping three M.2 slots for tons of storage.

Tech enthusiasts in particular appreciate Home Assistant, as the smart home platform offers virtually unlimited possibilities. The company LinknLink now wants to combine these with the advantages of the AI assistant OpenClaw - in a mini-PC named HomeClaw Max.

Asus has released the Ascent QN10 Mini PC in the US, with prices starting at $1,349. The 0.7-liter desktop features the Snapdragon X2 Elite processor with a powerful X2-90 GPU and an 80 TOPS NPU for on-device AI tasks. It also includes up to 32GB of RAM, USB4 ports, and 2.5 GbE LAN.

Minisforum has revealed more information about its S5 all-flash NAS. The passively cooled machine will run an Intel Wildcat Lake processor and support up to 40 TB of storage.

The Sonnet Breakaway Box 850 T5 is now available to purchase. It's a Thunderbolt 5 eGPU enclosure with an 850W PSU and additional USB ports for expanded connectivity. The launch price is $599.99, which makes it a relatively expensive dock.

Microsoft has shared details about its next Surface hardware event. The first of its kind in years, the event will see Satya Nadella and Jensen Huang in attendance. As a result, Microsoft's first Nvidia RTX Spark-based devices are expected to be showcased, including Microsoft's latest attempt at dethroning the MacBook Pro 16.

The Lenovo Yoga Mini with Intel Core Ultra 5 325 is currently available with a $320 discount at Best Buy. Featuring a compact 0.65L chassis, it comes with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage, plus a generous selection of ports, including Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, and 2.5G Ethernet.

ASRock has revealed new mini PCs with Intel Core 300 CPUs and up to 64 GB of RAM. Dubbed the NUC BOX-300 series, the two new systems are impressively compact and feature dual 2.5G Ethernet ports.

Lenovo has finally released one of its latest mini-PCs globally. Now sold across North America after releases elsewhere earlier this year, the Yoga Mini i Gen 11 combines Intel's Panther Lake architecture into a sub-1-litre body with a 16-core processor, Arc B390 graphics and 32 GB of RAM.

MSI has a new industrial mini PC on offer, dubbed the MS-C9ZA. The mini PC is based on NVIDIA's Jetson Orin Nano platform, sporting a 6-core ARM-based SoC and a relatively powerful Nvidia Ampere-based iGPU.

Courtesy of an ongoing sale on Amazon, the Acemagic Retro X3 mini PC is now available with a sizable $110 discount for a limited time. The mini PC comes equipped with 16 GB of RAM, octa-core Ryzen 7 APU, and, of course, a retro-themed enclosure.

GMKtec has confirmed that it will be launching a new high-end mini-PC soon. Arriving before the end of September, the EVO-X5 Pro will be available with 24 TB of storage, a Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 APU and 192 GB of RAM, of which up to 160 GB can be assigned as VRAM.

The HP OmniDesk Mini with Intel Panther Lake processors was introduced at Computex 2026, and it's now available for purchase. Its base configuration comes with the Core Ultra 5 325, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, and is retailing for $1,089.99.

A new configuration for the Peladn WO5 has been launched in China, and it comes with a relatively dated AMD APU, the Ryzen 5 3500U. While it's not powerful enough to compete against modern systems, the mini PC is affordable.

The Acemagic K5, initially introduced in June 2026, has been made available for purchase. It's powered by an entry-level Intel Wildcat Lake processor, and this affordable mini PC is currently being offered with a 30% discount on Amazon, making it start at $384.99.

The Wildcat Lake-powered OmniDesk Mini has been quietly made available to purchase on the official HP store. While it's not as powerful as the latest Mac mini, the form factor is similar. The starting price is $799.99.

Colorful has introduced a new AMD Gorgon Halo-powered mini PC with up to 192 GB of RAM and a powerful 16-core Zen 5-based APU. The Lingchuang Mini Pro's exact pricing and availability details are yet to be confirmed, however.

The Geekom IT13 2026 Edition remains true to its familiar NUC design but receives a significant hardware update. With the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H from the Panther Lake generation, the integrated graphics unit in particular is expected to offer significantly more performance. At the same time, there is a more affordable version with the Core i5-13500H.

The successor to the Aoostar Nex395 has been announced, and it's called the Nex495S. It's powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 and has support for up to 192GB of RAM. However, the brand hasn't shared anything on the availability or price yet.

Lenovo has released one of its small form factor (SFF) desktops a month ahead of schedule. Now available in the UK and the Eurozone, the ThinkCentre M75s Gen 6 can be configured with one of six AMD Ryzen processors, 3 TB of storage, 32 GB of RAM and an optional desktop GPU packing 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM.

Asus has released a new mini-PC internationally featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite. Combining an 18-core processor with an 80 TOPS NPU, the Ascent QN10 also boasts 2.5 GbE LAN, three USB4 ports and up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X-8533 RAM.

ETA Prime has tested the Minisforum M2 Pro Mini PC. The Mini PC is powered by the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Panther Lake CPU. The Core Ultra X7 358H is a pretty powerful chip with 16 CPU cores and an Intel Arc B390 iGPU capable of driving AAA games.

Lenovo has launched a new mini-PC. Set to be released soon in China, the Legion Challenger combines up to a 16-core processor from Intel's Panther Lake family with 64 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and numerous ports, including dual 2.5 GbE Ethernet.

A Reddit user says Minisforum won't package AMD's own security fix into a BIOS update for the 2021 HM80 mini PC, and told them to buy a new model instead. The claim is unverified, and Minisforum has not publicly responded.

Geekom has announced a new affordably priced variant of its A5 mini PC. Simply dubbed the A5 2027 edition, the mini PC is now available with an 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 APU and up to 64 GB of RAM.

Chuwi has joined Minisforum in embracing AMD's new Gorgon Halo architecture. Launching globally, the UniBox AI495 Pro combines the new Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 and its Radeon 8065S iGPU with 192 GB RAM, dual 10 GbE Ethernet and even OCuLink connectivity for eGPU expansion.

Beelink has introduced a new Ryzen 3-equipped variant for its EQR5 mini PC. With support for up to 64 GB RAM and 8 TB storage, the mini PC aims to take on the affordable mini PC segment.

The FEVM FN80G is the Intel version of the FA80G mini PC. It, however, has a more affordable starting price and is being offered with the desktop RTX 5060Ti GPU alongside the Nvidia RTX 5060, 5080, and 5090 Laptop GPUs.

YouTuber Gadget Industry has transformed a computer mouse into a functional mini PC by repurposing components from a broken Samsung smartphone. The inventive build retains normal mouse functionality while supporting 4K video and Minecraft, highlighting the potential of ultra-compact, community-driven computing.

The Acemagic G3A mini PC was teased a few months ago, and it appears that the powerful system has gone on sale in recent weeks. Equipped with a powerful 24-core Intel CPU and discrete workstation graphics, the mini PC commands a hefty price tag.

The FEVM FA80G has been released in China, and it appears to be a direct follow-up to the FA65G. The gaming mini PC can be equipped with up to the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Nvidia RTX 5090. It starts at around $1,132.

GMKtec introduced its latest flagship mini PC, the EVO-X5 Pro, at IFA 2026. Equipped with AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 processor and 192 GB of RAM, the compact system is engineered to run massive AI models locally.

Alongside the AceMagic F2A, it appears that the company is also gearing up to introduce a slightly larger variant of the mini PC, dubbed the F7A, with up to a whopping 64 GB of RAM and the same Intel Core Ultra X7 "Panther Lake" chip.

Microsoft has unveiled Project Zenith, a developer-focused Windows 11 configuration built around local AI workloads. It mandates high-end unified-memory systems, and the devices will use AMD's Ryzen AI Halo platform.

According to a reliable report, the Minisforum MS-S1 mini PC is all set to be upgraded with a powerful AMD Gorgon Halo APU featuring up to a massive 192 GB of RAM. The system is expected to launch some time later this month.

The Lenovo ThinkCentre X Ultra mini PC couples an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 CPU with up to 128 GB of RAM. One unit offers up to 131 total TOPS for AI workloads, while four ThinkCentre X Ultras can be clustered to run very large AI models with over 500 TOPS of compute power.

Acemagic has revealed that its F9A Mini PC will be revealed at IFA 2026, powered by AMD's latest Gorgon Halo family of APUs with up to 192 GB of RAM and a powerful Radeon 8065S iGPU. The mini PC is aimed at gamers, content professionals, and local LLM enthusiasts.

The Minisforum UM750 Neo takes an unconventional route by using AMD’s Ryzen Z1 handheld processor instead of a mainstream laptop chip. It also offers USB4, triple-display support, dual PCIe Gen4 SSD slots and 16 GB of LPDDR5-6400 RAM.