Mini PC Comparisons
The 10 Best Mini PCs of October 2026

The mini PC market has reached a point of maturity where performance per watt, high-speed connectivity, and silicon reliability make all the difference.

To create this final ranking, a weighted formula has been applied that balances four determining factors: raw power per euro invested, future expansion capacity (free SO-DIMM slots and M.2 bays), quality and reliability of the architecture, and the proven sales volume along with its ratings.

Below are the 10 best models from established brands available this month, ordered in countdown to the absolute leader.

10. GMKtec G3

Inside the Gmktec G3 mini PC

  • Technical specifications with expansions:

    • Intel Alder Lake-N N100 processor with 4 efficient cores up to 3.4 GHz.

    • Base configuration with 8GB or 16GB of DDR4 RAM.

    • 256GB or 512GB PCIe M.2 SSD with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed.

    • Expansion capacity:

      • Supports replacement of the RAM memory module in the SO-DIMM slot up to 32GB

      • M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 NVMe slot up to 2TB .  Second factory-free M.2 2242 SATA storage slot up to 1TB.

  • Ports and connections:

    • 2x HDMI 2.0 (supports dual 4K displays at 60 Hz).

    • 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A.

    • 1x LAN Ethernet 2.5G RJ45.

    • 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack.

    • Wireless connectivity Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.

  • Who it's for: Students, general office workstations and users looking for minimal power consumption (less than 15W under load) without noise.

  • Strengths: Modern silicon Alder Lake-N architecture with low thermal consumption and smooth support for modern video codecs such as AV1.

  • Current price: €264.39 (reduced from €288.81).

  • Ratings and sales on AliExpress and Amazon: Average rating of 4.7 stars with over 2,000 units sold on AliExpress.

  • Purchase link:

9. ASUS NUC 13 Pro

Exterior appearance of the Asus NUC 13 PRO mini PC

  • Technical specifications with expansions:

    • Intel Core i5-1340P processor with 12 cores and 16 processing threads.

    • 16 GB of DDR4 RAM installed at the factory.

    • 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD storage.

    • Expansion capacity: Two SO-DIMM DDR4 slots expandable up to 64GB and M.2 2280, M.2 2242 SATA slots, 2.5" SATA bay expandable up to 14TB.

  • Ports and connections:

    • Front panel:

      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A ports (10 Gbps high speed)

      • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack

      • Power button with status LED

    • Rear panel:

      • 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB4 compliant, 40 Gbps): Allow you to connect external desktop graphics cards ( eGPU ), massive RAID storage enclosures, or Type C monitors with a single cable.

      • 2x HDMI 2.1 video outputs (4K at 60 Hz)

      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A Port (10 Gbps)

      • 1x USB 2.0 Type A port (ideal for fixed peripherals)

      • 1x RJ45 network port Intel i226-V Ethernet 2.5 Gbps (2500 Mbps)

      • 1x DC Power Connector In

    • Wireless connectivity: Equipped with the Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 internal network card (compatible with the 6 GHz clean band) and Bluetooth 5.3.

  • Who it's for: Corporate work environments, offices and users looking for a top-tier ( Tier 1 ) traditional brand with industrial stability.

  • Strengths: ASUS/Intel corporate BIOS support, certified heavy-duty components, and native support for four 4K displays.

  • Current price: $769 | €686.

  • Ratings and sales on AliExpress and Amazon: Outstanding rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon with 65 verified reviews.

  • Purchase link:

8. GMKtec G10

Gmktec G10 Box Contents

  • Technical specifications with expansions:

    • AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processor with 4 cores and 8 threads.

    • Barebone format for installing DDR4 RAM according to budget.

    • M.2 NVMe PCIe slot compatible with high-speed drives.

    • Expansion capacity: Total in memory (2 DDR4 dual-channel slots up to 64GB) and storage (2× M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3x4 up to 8 TB per unit).

  • Ports and connections:

    • 1x 2.5 GbE RJ45 Ethernet LAN.

    • 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K output at 60 Hz).

    • 1x Front USB-C for data and DisplayPort video output (triple 4K display in total).

    • 2x USB 3.2 Type A 5Gbps.

    • 1x DP 1.4 (4K video output at 60 Hz).

    • 1x 3.5mm audio jack.

    • Wireless connectivity Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.

  • Who it's for: Enthusiastic users looking to build a home server, an affordable Proxmox node, or a micro HTPC by recycling their own components.

  • Strengths: Entry-level for just €130 with a 2.5 GbE network card, surpassing any older Celeron processor in versatility.

  • Current price: €130.69 (reduced from €169.69).

  • Ratings and sales on AliExpress and Amazon: Average rating of 4.9 stars with over 1,000 units sold on AliExpress.

  • Purchase link:

7. BOSGAME P3

Bosgame P3

  • Technical specifications with expansions:

    • AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX 8-core, 16-thread processor with RDNA 2 graphics architecture.

    • 32GB of high-speed dual-channel DDR5 RAM.

    • 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD for high-performance storage.

    • Expansion capacity: Two SO-DIMM DDR5 slots expandable up to 64 GB and two M.2 NVMe 2280 PCIe slots up to 8TB.

  • Ports and connections:

    • 1x USB4 Type C (40 Gbps transfer and video output up to 8K resolution).

    • 1x HDMI 2.1.

    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (simultaneous triple display in combination).

    • 2x 2.5 GbE RJ45 Ethernet LAN (dual controller for servers or link aggregation).

    • 3x USB 3.2 Type A.

    • 1x USB 2.0 Type A.

    • 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack.

    • Wireless connectivity Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2.

  • Who it's for: Demanding emulation enthusiasts, software developers, and users looking for a complete workstation without RAM limitations.

  • Strengths: Standard equipment includes 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB storage, and dual 2.5GbE ports for advanced connectivity.

  • Current price: $789.99.

  • Ratings and sales on AliExpress and Amazon: 4.7 out of 5 star rating backed by 152 reviews on Amazon.

  • Purchase link:

6. GMKtec K12 (No RAM and no SDD)

  • Technical specifications with expansions:

    • High-end AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS processor (Zen 4 in 4 nm, 8 cores and 16 threads up to 4.9 GHz, PassMark >27,000 pts).

    • Integrated Radeon 780M graphics (RDNA 3 at 2.6 GHz).

    • Barebone format: DDR5 RAM, SSD and operating system not included (must be installed by the user).

    • Expansion capacity:

      • Unmatched. Supports up to 64GB or 128GB of DDR5 memory in two SO-DIMM slots.

      • It has three M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots (1x x4 + 2x x2) with a total capacity of up to 24 TB of NVMe storage.

  • Ports and connections:

    • 1x Native OCuLink Port (PCIe 4.0 x4 for eGPUs, achieving 65% more performance than USB4).

    • 1x USB4 Type C (40 Gbps with DisplayPort).

    • 1x Front USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 and data support.

    • 1x HDMI 2.1 (supports up to 8K at 60 Hz).

    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (handles up to 4 simultaneous displays).

    • 2x Independent 2.5 GbE Ethernet RJ45 LAN ports.

    • Multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 and USB 2.0 Type-A ports.

    • Clear CMOS physical button to restore BIOS and control fan profiles.

    • Wireless connectivity Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2.

  • Who it's for: Advanced enthusiasts, creators, and users who already have their own DDR5 RAM and hard drives, looking for an ultra-powerful and expandable base without paying for stock components.

  • Strengths: Vapor chamber chassis with dual fans, 3 M.2 slots for mass storage, native OCuLink and unbeatable entry price for Ryzen 7 Zen 4 processors.

  • Current price: €317.69 (or €409.99 in alternative AliExpress stores).

    • For €400 you can buy 16GB of DDR5 5600 memory and 1TB NVMe 2280, obtaining a final system of approximately €720 according to current market prices.

  • Ratings and sales on AliExpress and Amazon: Average rating of 4.8 stars with over 4,000 combined orders on AliExpress.

  • Purchase link:

5. BOSGAME E7

Bosgame E7

  • Technical specifications with expansions:

    • Intel Core 3 100U processor with modern hybrid architecture.

    • 16 GB of DDR4 3200 Dual SODIMM RAM for heavy multitasking without slowdowns.

    • 512GB NVMe PCIe 3.0x4 SSD with Windows 11 installed.

    • Expansion capacity:

      • One M.2 NVMe 2280 PCIe 3.0x4 slot up to 4TB.

      • 2 SO-DIMM DDR4 3200 slots up to 64GB.

  • Ports and connections:

    • 1x Full-function USB-C ( Data, PD charging and DisplayPort video).

    • 1x HDMI 2.0 + 1 DisplayPort (simultaneous output for three 4K@60Hz displays).

    • 2x independent Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet LANs.

    • 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A (10Gbps).

    • 1x 3.5mm audio jack.

    • Wireless connectivity Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.

  • Who it's for: Advanced remote work, professionals with multiple open screens, and users looking for a modern Intel machine for under $300.

  • Strengths: It far surpasses traditional Celeron chips while maintaining good expandability and modern connectivity.

  • Current price: $299.00 (reduced from its list price of $459.00).

  • Ratings and sales on AliExpress and Amazon: 4.5 out of 5 stars (95 reviews) and more than 200 monthly purchases on Amazon.

  • Purchase link:

4. BOSGAME E5 Plus

Bosgame E5 Plus

  • Technical specifications with expansions:

    • AMD Ryzen 3 5400U 4-core, 8-thread processor with Radeon Vega graphics.

    • 8 GB of DDR4 RAM installed at the factory.

    • 256GB M.2 2280 SATA SSD with Windows 11 operating system.

    • Expansion capacity:

      • DDR4 RAM memory expandable via two SO-DIMM slots up to 64GB.

      • 2 M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 storage slots up to 4TB total.

  • Ports and connections:

    • 2x 2.5 GbE RJ45 Ethernet LAN (ideal for soft routers and firewalls).

    • 1x HDMI 2.0.

    • 1x DisplayPort.

    • 1x Multifunction USB-C (4K Triple Monitor Support).

    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A (10Gbps).

    • 2x USB 2.0 Type A (480Mbps)

    • 1x 3.5mm audio jack.

    • Wireless connectivity Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0.

  • Who it's for: Users of homelabs, software firewalls (pfSense/OPNsense), home servers or office workstations with an excellent cost/performance ratio.

  • Strengths: Offers an 8-thread processor, dual 2.5 GbE ports, and expandable memory for under $200 on Amazon with fast delivery.

  • Current price: $197.99 (regular price $319.99).

  • Ratings and sales on AliExpress and Amazon: 4.4 out of 5 stars with 207 verified reviews and over 400 monthly sales on Amazon.

  • Purchase link:

3. Apple Mac mini (M6)

Apple Mac mini M6

  • Technical specifications with expansions:

    • Apple M6 chip with 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU graphics processor.

    • Memory: 16 GB of unified LPDDR5X memory (with a bandwidth of 153 GB/s, much higher than that of PC DDR5 6400 modules)

    • Storage: 256 or 512 GB SSD with high speed under NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 (4x4) architecture up to 7,000 MB/s.

    • Expandability: None after purchase (memory and disk soldered to the board; requires external drives via Thunderbolt).

  • Ports and connections:

    • 3x Thunderbolt 4

    • 2x USB-C (up to 40 Gbps, charging and DisplayPort).

    • 1x HDMI with 4K/8K support.

    • 1x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 2.5 Gb.

    • 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack with support for high impedance headphones.

    • Wireless connectivity Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.

  • Who it's for: Audiovisual editing professionals, content creators, and users immersed in the Apple ecosystem who prioritize silence and performance per watt.

  • Strengths: Industry-leading energy efficiency, virtually inaudible heat dissipation, and continued macOS support.

  • Current price:  From €1029 | $1152.

  • Ratings and sales on AliExpress and Amazon: The mini PC with the highest overall commercial traction, with more than 6,000 units sold per month on Amazon and an average rating of 4.4 stars.

  • Purchase link:

2. FIREBAT F1P

Firebat F1P

  • Technical specifications with expansions:

    • High-performance AMD Ryzen 7 H-series mobile processor.

    • 16GB/24GB of high frequency, low power LPDDR5 RAM.

    • Storage: 512 GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 with Windows 11 Pro installed.

    • Expansion capacity: 2 M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 slots up to a total of 8TB. ​​The LPDDR5 RAM is soldered in and is not expandable.

  • Ports and connections:

    • 1x USB 4.0 Type C (up to 40 Gbps, data transfer and video output).

    • 1x HDMI 2.0.

    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4.

    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A.

    • 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A.

    • 1x LAN Ethernet 2.5G RJ45.

    • 1x 3.5mm audio jack.

    • Wireless connectivity Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.

  • Who it's for: Content creators and users looking for a flat, portable chassis with good integrated graphics acceleration.

  • Strengths: The LPDDR5 memory bus gets the most out of the integrated graphics architecture and adds a USB 4.0 port at a very competitive price.

  • Current price: €372.08 (original price of €474.61).

  • Ratings and sales on AliExpress and Amazon: Average rating of 4.9 stars with over 900 accumulated sales on AliExpress.

  • Purchase link:

1. CHUWI AuBox with Ryzen 7 8745HS

CHUWI AuBox AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS with OCuLink

  • Technical specifications with expansions:

    • High-end AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS processor (Zen 4, 8 cores and 16 threads up to 4.9 GHz) with Radeon 780M graphics.

    • 16 GB of DDR5-5600 MHz RAM installed at the factory.

    • 512GB PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 SSD storage with Windows 11 Pro.

    • Expansion capacity:

      • Two SO-DIMM DDR5 slots expandable up to 64 GB (or 96 GB theoretical).

      • Two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slots expandable up to 4 TB (2 TB * 2). Technical note: The OCuLink port shares a lane with the second M.2 slot when in use.

  • Ports and connections:

    • 1x Native OCuLink Port (PCIe 4.0 x4 for direct lossless connection of eGPUs).

    • 1x USB4 Type C (40 Gbps with integrated DisplayPort).

    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C.

    • 2x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K at 144 Hz).

    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (DP++ compatible with active adapters).

    • 2x Independent 2.5 GbE Ethernet RJ45 LAN ports.

    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A side ports.

    • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A.

    • 1x 3.5mm audio jack combo.

    • Wireless connectivity Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.1.

  • Who it's for: Designers, programmers, homelab/NAS users, and enthusiasts looking to connect an external graphics card or control up to four 4K monitors.

  • Strengths: Excellent cooling machined aluminum chassis (supports 60W TDP without throttling), dedicated OCuLink connector, dual 2.5G network and native support for 4 displays.

  • Current price: €463.48 (reduced from €611.22 with a 24% discount).

  • Ratings and sales on AliExpress and Amazon: Average rating of 4.7 stars with 38 reviews and 452 units sold on AliExpress.

  • Purchase link: