Compare Mini PCs

15 ranked products · Two to 4 at a time · Updated 20 Aug 2026

Pick any two to four of the 15 ranked mini pcs and read them side by side. This page opens on the board's top 3, Apple Mac mini (M4), Geekom A9 Max and GMKtec G10.

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Mini PCs compared side by side. Each column is one product, each row is one measure taken from the same research that built the board.
Measure	Apple Apple Mac mini (M4)	Geekom Geekom A9 Max	GMKtec GMKtec G10	Beelink Beelink S12 Pro	GMKtec GMKtec M5 Plus	Minisforum Minisforum Venus UM790 Pro	Geekom Geekom Mini IT13	Minisforum Minisforum MS-01	GMKtec GMKtec M6 Ultra	Dell Dell Mini-PC	Geekom Geekom IT15	GMKtec GMKtec K8 Plus	GMKtec GMKtec K12	Geekom Geekom A5 2025 Edition	Beelink Beelink S13
Tier	S	S	A	B	B	C	C	D	D	D	D	F	F	F	F
Rank on this board	1 of 15	2 of 15	3 of 15	4 of 15	5 of 15	6 of 15	7 of 15	8 of 15	9 of 15	10 of 15	11 of 15	12 of 15	13 of 15	14 of 15	15 of 15
Ladder points	1025 LP	870 LP	696 LP	583 LP	501 LP	433 LP	378 LP	347 LP	322 LP	264 LP	264 LP	182 LP	160 LP	123 LP	88 LP
Our verdict	The undisputed leader due to a strong consensus of performance and ecosystem integration, consistently appearing at the top of recommendations.	Offers excellent value and features, making it a popular choice for those seeking a balance between price and performance.	Offers a Ryzen 5 5600H or Intel i7-12700H in a compact case with excellent cooling and plenty of ports. At mid-range money it gives more than double the performance of many “budget” mini PCs while staying quieter.	A very small chassis that still houses a Ryzen 5 5600H, dual-M.2, Wi-Fi 6E and a full-size HDMI output. Its price makes it the best value for users who need a tiny footprint without sacrificing performance.	Strong performance, good thermals, and dependable build quality.	High-end specs for creators, quiet operation, and reliable firmware updates.	A Ryzen 3 5300U-based unit that delivers a surprisingly smooth experience for office work and light media tasks at a budget price. Its price/performance ratio is unmatched in the entry-level segment.	Respects user expectations for a mini PC, appearing on “best of” lists.	The flagship of the GMKtec line, featuring an Intel i9-12900H and a dedicated RTX 3070 GPU in a small chassis. It offers desktop-level performance without desktop money, beating many full-size gaming rigs.	Overlooked compared to competitors, indicating limited appeal.	Listed in a positive roundup, but lacks the widespread praise seen with higher-ranked models.	Over-hyped gaming focus, poor GPU options, and higher failure rates.	Flagged as a model to avoid due to reported problems and negative user experiences.	Acceptable for light use but underperforms on demanding tasks and has limited future support.	Good value with solid build; quieter than many peers.
What reviewers rate	High-performance CPU and GPU Reliable, well-built design Quiet operation Excellent firmware support	Strong value proposition Powerful CPU Broad connectivity Excellent design	Excellent cooling Plenty of ports High performance for price Intel i7-13700H	Very small footprint Dual-M.2 slots Wi-Fi 6E Full-size HDMI output	High performance AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Dual-M.2 slots Full-size GPU output	Strong performance Dedicated RTX 3060 GPU Intel i7-12700H 4K DisplayPort	Smooth performance for office/media Great price/performance 13th-gen Intel Core i9-13900HK Integrated Iris Xe graphics	Positive reception Compact size Good performance Versatility	Intel i9-12900H Dedicated RTX 3070 GPU Desktop-level performance in small chassis Solid performance at a competitive price	Solid construction Strong support network Solid build Good connectivity	Positive mention Solid entry-level performance Solid components Good warranty coverage	Full-size GPU output Good cooling	Solid build Price-to-performance ratio Durable chassis Dependable performance over time	Wallet-friendly Affordable	Well-built Solid build Good value
Where it falls short	Nothing recorded	Nothing recorded	Nothing recorded	Nothing recorded	Under-powered GPU Higher price	Modest GPU performance High price for power	Nothing recorded	Cramped chassis Overheating Loud fans	Nothing recorded	Lacks differentiation Low-end Intel Celeron/Pentium CPU Limited ports Poor thermals	Lags behind in performance Poor thermal handling	Limited GPU options Cramped interior Inconsistent firmware Early unit failure	Reported issues High fan noise Limited upgrade options Price not justified	Limited performance Cramped chassis Weak cooling Higher price than comparable units	Marginal thermals Higher price than S12 Weak GPU Not as long-lasting as higher tiers
Evidence behind it	98 sources across 73 outlets	82 sources across 62 outlets	42 sources across 35 outlets	11 sources across 11 outlets	55 sources across 39 outlets	15 sources across 13 outlets	73 sources across 61 outlets	24 sources across 20 outlets	73 sources across 58 outlets	4 sources across 4 outlets	72 sources across 60 outlets	36 sources across 32 outlets	45 sources across 40 outlets	52 sources across 41 outlets	35 sources across 27 outlets
Flagged as one to avoid	Not flagged	Not flagged	Not flagged	Not flagged	1 of 5 research runs	1 of 4 research runs	Not flagged	2 of 6 research runs	Not flagged	3 of 5 research runs	1 of 5 research runs	3 of 4 research runs	3 of 7 research runs	3 of 5 research runs	3 of 5 research runs
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Every column is the same research that built the board. Nothing here is a specification sheet copied from a maker. Read how we rank for what a tier and a ladder point mean.