Due to technological advancements, small and compatible computers are widely available. Now, giant monster size computers aren’t required to do all types of tasks. Mini pcs get your job done. From tiny stick PCs to PCs that can be held in the palms, there are many options. We have chosen 10 best mini PCs. Check the latest collection below and find out which suits best for you.
Best Mini PC 2021
1. HP ProDesk 600 G5 DM I5-10500T
HP sells several mini PCs with similar basic designs including the ProDesk 400 and EliteDesk 800 but the best one as agreed by many users is the ProDesk 600 G5. It offers the best value for your money, its specifications are great with a panel having one USB Type-C port and two Type-A ports for USB drives and accessories. On the back, ProDesk 600 G5 has 3 DisplayPort connectors so it’s easier for you to use multiple monitors at once through an HDMI and USB-C. And it offers M.2 SSD storage and two memory slots for updates later on.
Specs:
Six-core Intel i5-10500T
Memory 8 GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM
Storage 256 GB NVMe SSD
OS Windows 10 Pro 64
Ethernet Realtek 802.11a WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0
Warranty 3 years
2. The Intel NUC 9 Extreme Kit (Ghost Canyon)
It is the runner up best mini PC for 2020, also the Editor’s Choice and ours too. Pairing an Intel i5-9300H CPU, Ghost Canyon is an absolute superstar. You will find memory types DDR4. Don’t be fooled by its size, its connectivity is top-notch with WiFi 6, dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, and Bluetooth 5 standard. Additionally, there’s a Thunderbolt 3 Type-C USB 3.0 ports * 2, HDMI 2.0 a, dual mini DisplayPorts output, 3.5mm audio jack, memory card Slot SDXC with UHS-II support, 11 USB Ports.
Intel Ghost Canyon NUC comes equipped with M.2 slots for fast SSD storage. While fast means furious, SSDs offer great storage performance, but it also means that it’s pricier. Intel Ghost Canyon comes with a pretty high price tag of over $1000, it’s great value for your money though.
Specs
9th Generation Intel i5-9300H CPU
Max Memory Size 64 GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM
OS Windows 10, 64-bit, Linux
Graphics Output Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.0
LAN WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 Standard
Warranty 3 years
3. Intel NUC 8 Pro Kit Mini PC i3-8145U
The Intel NUC 8 Pro-Kit Mini is yet another tiny yet powerful mini Pc PC. It is priced below $500 and has specifications which match up to great value. Running with an Intel Core i3 8th Gen CPU, which features Dual HDMI 2.0a. The Intel NUC 8 Pro-Kit Mini supports 3 displays at once. Additionally, PCI Express Configurations 2.5’ HDD/SSD bay and supports up to 64 GB of DDR 4 Dual channel DDR4-2400 SO-DIMM RAM. In terms of connectivity, you’ll get dual-band wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, SATA 3 support, Thunderbolt, USB 3.1/USB Type C, along with 1 rear USB 3.type-C 1 and 2 front USB 3.1 type-A and 1 read USB 2.0.
Specs
8th Generation Intel i3-8145U Processor
Max Memory Size 64 GB DDR4-2400 SDRAM
OS Windows 10, 64-bit, Ubuntu 18.04
Graphics Output Thunderbolt 3, HDMI
LAN WiFi 5 Bluetooth 5.0 Standard
Warranty 3 years
4. Apple mac mini
If you are a macOS user, don’t worry we have got you covered too. Apple Mac mini 2018 is the one that most people recommend as a mini pc. IT has a quad-core Intel Core i3-8100B processor, 8 GB of memory and a 256 GB SSD. The Mac mini has a built-in power supply instead of an external power brick. The Mac mini offers 4 Thunderbolt 3/USB-C ports, two USB 3.1 ports, Ethernet and a headphone jack. However, internal storage upgrades are impossible.
Specs:
Quad-core Intel Core i3-8100B
Memory 8 GB
OS Mac
WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0
Two DDR4 RAM slots
5. ASUS UN68U Intel i5-8250U Mini PC
Asus UN68U Intel i5-8250U Mini PC has made up to this list too. ASUS as a brand produces good enough mini PCs. This mini PC comes with DDR4 Storage and 4K UHD support and dual storage with one M.2 SSD inch SSD and 802.11ac Wi-Fi. ASUS UN68U has an ultra-compact Good Design Award-winning design with a Zen-inspired spun-metal-effect finish and weighing less than 700g. More to this, this also features ASUS Remote GO! And 100GB of free ASUS Web storage space.
Specs:
Intel i5-8250U
256GB M.2 SSD, 1*2.5’ HDD available
OS Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
2years Pickup & Return Warranty