Best mini PCs of 2026: Compact desktop power for business, creative, and gaming setups

We tested the best mini computers, thin clients, and NUC boxes to find out which Windows and Apple machines come out top.
PCMag

Asus NUC 16 Pro Mini Review: A Powerhouse Mini PC for Work and Play

The Asus NUC 16 Pro Mini is an exceptionally small, fast, and quiet desktop with enough processor punch to meet almost any of ...
Wired

Review: Apple Mac Mini (M6)

Unprecedented power in a tiny box. Impressive gaming for what it is. Big gains in some AI performance. Good port selection with support for dual 5K monitors. More expensive starting point. No SD card ...

Geekom A5 mini PC 2027 edition review: Good value for those who aren’t excessively ambitious

This mini PC keeps the same well-liked enclosure and upgrade-friendly layout as its predecessor, but swaps in a lower-power ...
notebookcheck

2025 Mini PC review: Geekom Mini IT15, a mini-workstation with Intel Core Ultra for professionals and creatives, reviewed

Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 320MHz; iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1300 (906-1503) MBit/s Khadas Mind 2s Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211; iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz; ...
TweakTown

GEEKOM IT13 MAX Review: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H mini PC adds Wi-Fi 7 and dual 2.5G LAN

GEEKOM's IT13 MAX mini PC pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with Wi-Fi 7, dual 2.5G LAN, and an SD 4.0 slot for $669 at ...