Mini PC

One of the best mini PCs! The Minisforum AI X1 Pro is an impressively performant compact mini PC. It promises sufficient power for work, light gaming and creative applications thanks to its AMD Ryzen AI 9 370 HX, an integrated NPU for AI calculations and modern cooling. But how does it perform in everyday situations? We test the performance, noise and energy efficiency.

RGB LEDs galore. Older Zen 4 CPUs are becoming quite the bargain especially when compared to Intel alternatives. The NucBox K11 is one of the least expensive AMD mini PCs with OcuLink support as well.

Loaded with features. For $600, the GTI13 Ultra is incredible bang for the buck as it comes standard with 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, Intel 13th gen CPU, integrated microphone, speakers, and more that most mini PCs lack in this price range.

Small, fast and loud. GMK is debuting an interesting chassis design with both AMD Zen 5 and Oculink support. It's an attractive look fit for professional settings, but the RGB LEDs can feel very out of place.

Successful working-from-home PC. The Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini 5 is a compact desktop PC that combines performance with a space-saving size. With its modern design, powerful hardware and versatile connectivity options, it is aimed at users who are looking for an efficient and unobtrusive solution for everyday use or for working from home. In this review, we analyzed its performance, features and practicality to see whether it can stand out from the crowd of mini PCs.

Same looks, new processor. The M2 addresses the audio issues we reported about on the M1 while upping the base processor option from Ryzen 7 to Ryzen 9. However, we think the manufacturer should have gone the extra mile to better differentiate between the two models.