The 10 Best Mini PCs as of June 2026

How we ranked these mini pcs

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each mini PC does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Mini PCs	Score	Best for	Platform	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	Apple Mac mini (M4)	9.1	Best overall	macOS desktop	$599	View Price
2	Beelink SER8	8.8	Best AMD performance	Windows (Ryzen)	$550	View Price
3	Geekom Mini IT13	8.8	Best Windows value	Windows (Core i7)	$500	View Price
4	Minisforum UM790 Pro	8.7	Best for creators	Windows (Ryzen 9)	$600	View Price
5	Apple Mac mini (M2)	8.7	Best value Mac	macOS desktop	$500	View Price
6	Intel NUC 13 Pro	8.6	Best build quality	Windows / Linux	$450	View Price
7	ASUS NUC 14 Pro	8.6	Best premium Windows	Windows	$650	View Price
8	Geekom A5	8.4	Best budget	Windows (Ryzen 5)	$350	View Price
9	Beelink EQ12	8.3	Best ultra-budget	Windows (N100)	$200	View Price
10	Trigkey Green G5	8.3	Best cheap media PC	Windows (N100)	$180	View Price

The full ranking

Best overall

Apple Mac mini (M4)

9.1Our number one pick.

The M4 Mac mini packs remarkable performance and efficiency into a tiny, near-silent aluminum box with a great port selection, the mini PC to beat for most people. macOS won't suit everyone and storage upgrades are pricey, but the speed, quietness and value are exceptional.

Performance: 9.4Build: 9.4Connectivity: 8.8Value: 9.0

Pros

Fast and very efficient
Near-silent
Excellent build and ports

Cons

macOS only
Pricey storage upgrades

Check price on Amazon≈ $599

Best AMD performance

Beelink SER8

8.8A superb runner-up.

The Beelink SER8 pairs a powerful Ryzen chip with fast memory and storage in a compact, well-cooled case, punching well above its price for everyday and demanding tasks. The fan can spin up under load, but the performance and value are excellent.

Performance: 9.2Build: 8.8Connectivity: 8.8Value: 9.2

Pros

Strong Ryzen performance
Fast memory and SSD
Great value

Cons

Fan audible under load
Lesser-known brand

Check price on Amazon≈ $550

Best Windows value

Geekom Mini IT13

8.8Rounds out our top three.

The Geekom Mini IT13 offers snappy Intel performance, generous ports and tool-free upgrades in a tidy little box, a brilliant all-round Windows mini PC. It runs warm under sustained load, but the speed, expandability and value are excellent.

Performance: 9.0Build: 8.8Connectivity: 9.0Value: 9.0

Pros

Snappy everyday performance
Lots of ports
Easy to upgrade

Cons

Warm under load
Bundled software bloat

Check price on Amazon≈ $500

Best for creators

Minisforum UM790 Pro

8.7A standout in the upper half.

The Minisforum UM790 Pro brings a high-core-count Ryzen 9 and strong integrated graphics to a small chassis, handling photo, video and multitasking workloads with ease. It is pricier and can get loud, but the creative performance is excellent.

Performance: 9.4Build: 8.8Connectivity: 9.0Value: 8.4

Pros

High-core Ryzen 9
Capable integrated graphics
Plenty of ports

Cons

Louder under load
Pricier

Check price on Amazon≈ $600

Best value Mac

Apple Mac mini (M2)

8.7A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The previous-generation M2 Mac mini remains fast, efficient and near-silent, and is now often discounted, a superb-value way into macOS desktop computing. It is a step behind the M4 and has fewer ports, but the performance and value are excellent.

Performance: 9.0Build: 9.4Connectivity: 8.4Value: 9.0

Pros

Fast and efficient
Near-silent
Often discounted

Cons

Fewer ports than M4
macOS only

Check price on Amazon≈ $500

Best build quality

Intel NUC 13 Pro

8.6Great value in the middle of the pack.

The Intel NUC 13 Pro is a robust, well-engineered mini PC with solid Intel performance and excellent Linux and Windows support, a dependable choice for home or office. It is a touch pricier bare, but the build and reliability are excellent.

Performance: 8.8Build: 9.2Connectivity: 8.8Value: 8.4

Pros

Robust build
Great OS support
Reliable

Cons

Often sold barebones
Pricier than clones

Check price on Amazon≈ $450

Best premium Windows

ASUS NUC 14 Pro

8.6A dependable pick if the price is right.

ASUS's NUC 14 Pro continues the NUC line with strong performance, quality engineering and ASUS warranty support, a premium Windows mini PC for those who want polish. It is expensive, but the build, performance and support are excellent.

Performance: 9.0Build: 9.2Connectivity: 8.8Value: 8.2

Pros

Polished build
Strong performance
Good warranty support

Cons

Expensive
Sometimes barebones

Check price on Amazon≈ $650

Best budget

Geekom A5

8.4Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The Geekom A5 delivers smooth everyday Windows performance for browsing, office work and media at a budget price, strong value for a home or family PC. It isn't for heavy workloads, but for everyday use and value it is good.

Performance: 8.4Build: 8.4Connectivity: 8.6Value: 9.2

Pros

Smooth everyday use
Affordable
Decent ports

Cons

Not for heavy workloads
Older platform

Check price on Amazon≈ $350

Best ultra-budget

Beelink EQ12

8.3A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The Beelink EQ12 uses an efficient Intel N100 to handle web browsing, streaming and light office tasks in a tiny, near-silent box at a very low price, a great basic desktop or media PC. It is modest in power, but for the price it is good value.

Performance: 8.0Build: 8.4Connectivity: 8.6Value: 9.2

Pros

Very affordable
Near-silent
Low power use

Cons

Modest performance
Light multitasking only

Check price on Amazon≈ $200

Best cheap media PC

Trigkey Green G5

8.3Rounds out our top ten.

The Trigkey Green G5 is a cheap, compact N100 mini PC that makes a tidy home-theatre or basic office machine, running quietly with low power draw. It is basic, but for a budget media or web PC it does the job well.

Performance: 8.0Build: 8.2Connectivity: 8.4Value: 9.2

Pros

Very cheap
Quiet and tiny
Good as a media PC

Cons

Entry-level power
Basic build

Check price on Amazon≈ $180

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the mini pcs in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Apple Mac mini (M4), which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Beelink SER8 and Geekom Mini IT13 are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best mini pcs without overthinking it, the Apple Mac mini (M4) is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ $599

Our top picks at a glance

Apple Mac mini (M4)

Geekom Mini IT13

Minisforum UM790 Pro

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How we ranked these mini pcs

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Apple Mac mini (M4)

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Beelink SER8

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Geekom Mini IT13

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Minisforum UM790 Pro

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Apple Mac mini (M2)

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Intel NUC 13 Pro

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ASUS NUC 14 Pro

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Geekom A5

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Beelink EQ12

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Trigkey Green G5

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Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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