Affordable mini PC for the office and home office - review of the Ninkear M7 with AMD Ryzen 5 APU

The Ninkear M7 presents itself in the test as an inexpensive yet high-quality mini PC. The housing is made entirely of aluminum and impresses with its sturdy construction, high-quality feel, and simple, unobtrusive design, which blends in well in various working environments. Inside is the AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, an economical 6-core processor that delivers sufficient performance for typical office applications, multimedia use, and light multitasking. However, the APU quickly reaches its limits with more demanding tasks such as image or video editing. A stronger RAM configuration in dual-channel mode could provide a performance boost here. The integrated Radeon RX Vega 7 is suitable for simple graphics tasks and masters everyday office work without any problems. The low-energy consumption and quiet cooling are positive features, making the Ninkear M7 ideal for continuous operation in the office or home office.

Users have to accept compromises when it comes to connectivity. Modern interfaces such as USB4 or OCuLink are not available, but the existing ports cover the most important everyday requirements and allow up to three displays to be operated simultaneously. With its solid features, compact design, and attractive price range of around 320 to 350 euros, the Ninkear M7 offers a good overall package. It is aimed in particular at users who are looking for an economical and quiet system for the office or home office.

The Ninkear M7 is available directly from the manufacturer for 319 Euro (~$374). Alternatively, the device is also available on Amazon for $349. A discount coupon for at least 10 percent is also available there until October 1st, 2025.

The Ninkear M7 is a compact and cost-effective mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 7430U. The processor is based on the Zen3 architecture, offers 6 cores and 12 threads, and is energy-efficient with a TDP of 25 watts. Due to the limited performance reserves, the system is primarily suitable for simple office and multimedia tasks. The test device is equipped with 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD, which is sufficient for typical everyday requirements.

The Ninkear M7 is equipped with the AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, a 6-core processor based on the Zen3 architecture. In our performance tests, the Ninkear M7 is positioned in the entry-level range and is primarily aimed at users with a focus on simple office, multimedia, and everyday tasks. With a power consumption of 25 watts, the processor works economically but ultimately also ensures limited performance. This is also underpinned by the RAM configuration, which is not optimal with one module.

In operation, the Ninkear M7 proves to be a reliable mini PC as long as the requirements remain within normal limits. For the most part, the system copes with everyday tasks without any problems. However, due to the one-sided RAM configuration, performance remains unused, which can be improved with an additional RAM module.