Mini PC

Intel Tiger Lake in the year 2023? The Geekom Mini IT11 currently isn't one of the most powerful devices when it comes to pure performance. However, Geekom have updated their Mini IT11 with a now slightly outdated Intel Core i7-11390H - previously, the PC featured an Intel Core i7-1195G7. Together with modern connectivity options, the Mini IT11 currently still makes for a decent device. As the PC thankfully has a Thunderbolt port, we can also take a look at its gaming performance using an external GPU.

Intel NUC 13 Pro challenger! The Geekom AS 6 has entered the arena as the successor to the AS 5 and this small device packs a real punch. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX brings the power and its strong iGPU is enough for the occasional gaming session. But that's not all - the Geekom AS 6 has lots more to offer. You can read about everything that's important in this review.

Look like a butterfly, sting like a Beelink. The Ryzen 7 7840HS and integrated Radeon 780M further cement AMD's status as a mini PC powerhouse. Early Beelink models were seen as low-cost alternatives to the Intel NUC, but the latest GTR7 now outperforms most options from Intel.

Bags of power in the tightest of spaces! Geekom has packed a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX into its small AS 5 mini-PC. Read our extensive review to find out how the compact computer wizard performs in everyday use and whether the combination of 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD can hold a candle to the Intel NUC models.

Back to the roots! The Mercury series is Minisforum's pride and joy - this time they have released a tiny mini PC which promises decent performance. An AMD Ryzen 7 6800U with super-fast DDR5 RAM as well as modern USB4 ports are situated within the PC's small case. In this review, you can read about what else this little one has to offer, with the help of a variety of measurements and benchmarks.

Home server made easy. A Raspberry Pi is now too mainstream, too expensive, too underpowered, too complicated, too bare without a heatsink and case? Raise the curtain on the Zimaboard, an all-in-one alternative with two LAN and SATA ports and even a PCIe slot, fully configurable, with a stronger X86 instead of an ARM processor and almost unlimited expandability. With this, it wants to conquer the maker, DIY and consumer hearts.

Visually attractive! The Ace Magician AM08 Pro is the ultimate mini PC for gamers and all those who are looking for maximum performance in a very compact case. With its modern and powerful AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor and the AMD Radeon 680M, it offers a lot of gaming performance, while still being small enough to fit into any bag. Find out in this extensive review with numerous benchmarks what else the Ace Magician AM08 Pro has to offer.

Wasted performance! Minisforum's Venus series offers a lot of power in the smallest of footprints. We have already put the top model, aka the UM690, through its paces. Now we turn to the UM560 XT which is equipped with the Ryzen 5 5600H. Our review reveals how well the system fares. However, one thing is already clear: In terms of price and performance, the Minisforum Venus Series UM560 XT leads the pack.

Quiet throughout! We were already able to take a look at the top-of-the-range Morefine M600 with an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX - now, it is time to look at the M600 with an AMD Ryzen 5 6600U, which is also part of AMD's Rembrandt series. In this review, you can take a look at how well the mid-range SoC did in our tests and whether this model is worth buying.

Well cooled is half done! Minisforum have extended their Venus series portfolio with the release of the sleek mini PC NAB6. Based on an Intel Core i7-12650H, the NAB6 is well-prepared for many different uses. Its price is okay, but a few compromises will likely have to be made. Which compromises these are exactly will be discussed in our detailed review.

NUC but quiet! The Geekom Mini IT12 is an interesting alternative to the well-known Intel NUC models. The Taiwanese manufacturer has chosen a mobile Intel Alder Lake SoC. In this review, we took a closer look at what this mini PC can deliver, and whether it can live up to the class leader, Intel. Thanks to its Thunderbolt port, we were also able to take a look at its gaming performance using an external GPU.

Small and silent! PCs don't always have to be big and bulky. Many mini PCs we have tested previously have proven this. The Higole PC Stick's manufacturer has taken this a step further by managing to fit the whole of the PC's hardware into a case reminiscent of an oversized USB stick. We took a closer look at the device and what its Intel Celeron J4125 is capable of.

Just buy the older 2022 model. Don't be fooled by the fresh 7000 series name as this is very much a 6000 series processor. The Zen 3+ Ryzen 7 7735HS is still powerful especially when it comes to integrated graphics, but it offers essentially nothing over the less expensive Ryzen 7 6800H or older Ryzen 9 6900HS.