Best Mini PCs 2026
Focus on the processor generation and available ports, as these cannot be changed. Ensure the unit allows access to the RAM and SSD for future, simple upgrades.
Updated Apr 5, 2026
Focus on the processor generation and available ports, as these cannot be changed. Ensure the unit allows access to the RAM and SSD for future, simple upgrades.
Updated Apr 5, 2026
$109.23
Azulle
Azulle Byte4 Pro Mini Desktop Computer with Active Cooling
B4P051225A00
$354.99
Azulle
Azulle Access Pro Mini PC Stick with Webcam and Keyboard (Windows 11 Pro)
A4P010225KC0
$388.49
MINISFORUM
MINISFORUM UM750L Slim Mini Desktop Computer
UM750L SLIM(16+1TB)
$489
MINISFORUM
MINISFORUM NAB9 Mini Desktop Computer
NAB9(32+1TB)
$529
MINISFORUM
MINISFORUM UM760 Slim Mini Desktop Computer
UM760 SLIM (16+1T)
$549
MSI
MSI Cubi NUC AI+ Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG-004BUST Barebone System-Mini PC-Intel Core Ultra 9 288V-TAA Compliant-3 Yr
CUNUC2M004BTAA
$1,004.99
ASUS
ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI-mini PC-AI Ready-Core Ultra 7 155H 1.4 GHz-32 GB-SSD 1 TB
RNUC14RVHU7089CUI
$1,069.99
Dell
Dell Pro Slim QCS1255-slim desktop Ryzen 5 8500G-16 GB-SSD 512 GB
RV955
$1,072.99
ASUS
ASUS NUC 14 Pro Slim Mini Desktop Computer
RNUC14RVKV5068CUI
$1,095
HP
HP Elite Mini 805 G8 Desktop Computer-AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE-16 GB-512 GB SSD-Desktop Mini-Smart Buy
A98XVUT#ABA
$1,106.99
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkCentre M75q Gen 5-tiny Ryzen 5 Pro 8500GE 3.4 GHz-32 GB-SSD 512 GB-English
12RQ001MUS
$1,509.99
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkCentre M75q Gen 5-tiny Ryzen 5 Pro 8600GE 3.9 GHz-32 GB-SSD 512 GB-English
12RQ001NUS
$1,589.99
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90s Gen 6 SFF PC-Core Ultra 5 / 16GB / 256GB SSD-Wi-Fi 6E-310W-Windows 11 Pro
12YU000PUS
$1,633.99
ASUS
ASUS NUC 14 Performance Mini PC Barebone Kit
RNUC14SRKU91000UI
$1,654.99
Dell
Dell OptiPlex 7000 XE-micro Core i7 12700T 1.4 GHz-vPro Enterprise-16 GB-SSD 256 GB
MF9RP
$1,769.99
Azulle
Azulle Access Pro Mini PC Stick (Linux) (4 GB, 64 GB)
$289.99
ASUS
ASUS Republic of Gamers NUC NUC15JNK Mini Desktop Computer (32 GB, 2 TB, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
$2,609.99
Azulle
Azulle Elite Mini Desktop Computer (Barebone) (No, No, Intel Core i3-1315U (13th Gen))
$559.99
HP
HP Elite 800 G9 Mini Desktop Computer (16 GB, 512 GB)
$1,569.99
MSI
MSI Cubi NUC AI 2MG Mini Desktop Computer (Barebone) (32 GB, No, Intel Core Ultra 9 288V)
$949
ASUS
ASUS NUC 13 Pro Mini Desktop Computer (8 GB, 512 GB, Intel Core i5 13420H (13th Gen))
$755.99
ASUS
ASUS NUC 14 Pro Slim Mini Desktop Computer
$1,095
ASUS
ASUS Republic of Gamers NUC NUC15JNK Mini Desktop Computer (32 GB, 1 TB, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
$2,349
ASUS
ASUS Chromebox 5a Mini Desktop Computer (4 GB, 128 GB)
$329
ASUS
ASUS NUC 13 Pro Mini Desktop Computer (8 GB, 512 GB, Intel Core i3 1315U (13th Gen))
$0
ASUS
ASUS NUC 15 Pro Slim Mini Desktop Computer (16 GB, 512 GB, Intel Core 7 240H)
$1,049
ASUS
ASUS Republic of Gamers NUC NUC15JNK Mini Desktop Computer (32 GB, 1 TB, Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX)
$1,899
Azulle
Azulle Access Pro Mini PC Stick (Windows 11 Pro)
$329.99
HP
HP Elite Mini 805 G8 Mini Desktop Computer (16 GB, 256 GB)
$0
Cooler Master
Cooler Master NR W9 Mini Desktop Workstation (64 GB, 2 TB, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K)
$3,849.99
Azulle
Azulle Byte4 Pro Mini Desktop Computer with PoE
$345.99
MSI
MSI Cubi NUC 1MG Mini Desktop Computer (Barebone) (No, No, Intel Core 7 150U)
$629.95
Azulle
Azulle Byte4 Pro Mini Desktop Computer with Active Cooling
$354.99
MSI
MSI Cubi NUC 1MG Mini Desktop Computer (Barebone) (No, No, Intel Core 3 100U)
$379
MSI
MSI Cubi NUC 1MG Mini Desktop Computer (Barebone) (No, No, Intel Core 5 120U)
$549
ASUS
ASUS ExpertCenter PN54 Mini Desktop Computer
$1,249
HP
HP Pro 400 G9 Mini Desktop Computer (16 GB, 256 GB, Intel Core i5-14500T (14th Gen))
$1,059
HP
HP Chromebox G4 Mini Desktop Computer
$199
HP
HP Elite Mini 805 G8 Mini Desktop Computer
$826.04
Mini PCs are highly energy efficient compared to full desktop towers, using mobile processors. They have low running costs but limited upgrade paths.
Common Failure Modes
Because they pack components tightly, heat management is the main challenge. Fan failures and overheating leading to premature SSD or motherboard failure are common.
Focus on the processor generation and available ports, as these cannot be changed. Ensure the unit allows access to the RAM and SSD for future, simple upgrades.
Mini PCs last 4-7 years. Heat is the main enemy due to compact cooling.
Top-rated mini pcs brands include ASUS, HP, MSI, Azulle, Lenovo and more. Covala Shopping tracks 111 mini pcs from 9+ brands.
Mini PCs are highly energy efficient compared to full desktop towers, using mobile processors. They have low running costs but limited upgrade paths.
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