The Best Mini PCs for Every Use
Mini PCs for TV, office, home & video editing.
Find the ideal Mini PC for your actual needs — from watching movies and streaming on your TV to video editing.
For watching movies and streaming on your TV
The Acemagic Mini PC with Intel N95 connects to your TV via HDMI and turns it into a computer for Netflix, YouTube, and movies. The low-power processor can stay on all night on your TV stand while using very little electricity.
With 12GB of DDR5 RAM, you can open your browser and streaming apps without waiting. Wi-Fi 5 picks up the signal from your router wirelessly, while the Ethernet port provides a more stable connection if your router is nearby. With Bluetooth, you can control the computer from the couch using a wireless keyboard and mouse.
For movies and streaming on your TV
- Connect to a TV or monitor: HDMI and DisplayPort
- Smooth browsing: 12GB DDR5 memory
- Space for apps and files: 256GB SSD
- Wireless keyboard and mouse: Bluetooth
- Ready to use: Windows 11 Pro
User review we selected:
“Small but mighty. We can’t comment on its durability yet, but it’s great for everyday use! Fast, with enough ports for the needs of an average user who wants it for streaming and browsing.”
For office work
The Blackview MP100 with Ryzen 5 7430U runs Word, Excel, email and video calls, with multiple browser tabs open. The 16GB RAM lets you keep a video conference and a large spreadsheet open at the same time.
It comes with Windows 11 Pro, which supports connecting to a company domain and encrypting the drive with BitLocker. The 512GB SSD has room for years’ worth of documents and files, and the Ethernet port connects it directly to the office network.
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For Office Work
- Processor for Office and video calls: Ryzen 5 7430U
- Run multiple apps at once: 16GB RAM
- Space for documents and files: 512GB SSD
- Wired connection to the office network: Ethernet
- Operating system for professional use: Windows 11 Pro
Selected user review:
“The computer is just right for basic office tasks.”
For everyday use at home
The GMKtec M8 fits beside your monitor and handles everything a computer is used for at home: browsing, schoolwork, photos and movies. The Ryzen 5 Pro 6650H is a high-performance processor, so you can switch between programs and tabs without delay.
The 16GB DDR5 memory keeps multiple programs open at once, while the 512GB SSD has room for family photos. With USB4, DisplayPort and HDMI, you can connect a monitor, TV or fast external drive.
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For Everyday Use at Home
- Fast response in programs and tabs: Ryzen 5 Pro 6650H
- Run multiple programs at once: 16GB DDR5
- Space for photos and files: 512GB SSD
- Fast file transfers and display connectivity: USB4
- Connect to a monitor or TV: HDMI and DisplayPort
Featured user review:
“It saves a tremendous amount of space (the main reason I bought it). Its capabilities are more than satisfactory for an average user—word processing, browsing the internet, and light gaming. It responds quickly when using and switching between programs and multiple tabs. Very good wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and peripherals such as TVs and monitors. Relatively quiet; even under heavy use, the noise isn’t bothersome. One possible downside for some users is that the RAM cannot be upgraded, but the amount installed is adequate for this system.”
For photo editing and video production
The Mac mini M6 is the 2026 Mac mini, featuring a 12-core chip and 12-core graphics. The extra cores speed up video exports and the editing of large photos.
The Thunderbolt ports connect fast external drives where you store your project files. With Wi‑Fi 7, you can transfer large files wirelessly faster when your router supports it, while the Ethernet port provides a wired connection. The 16GB of memory and 512GB SSD can handle your apps and current projects.
For photography and video editing
- Processor for video editing and photography: 12-core M6
- Fast external drives for your projects: Thunderbolt
- Fast wireless file transfers: Wi‑Fi 7
- Space for apps and projects: 512GB SSD
- Connect a display and network: HDMI and Ethernet
The Mac mini delivers raw power in a small desktop computer measuring 12.7 by 12.7 centimeters, as the M6 chip offers next-level AI capabilities. The Mac mini features 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet with support for Wi‑Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, with ports on the front and back.
A mini PC takes up very little space on your desk or TV stand. Choose one based on how you plan to use it and explore all the options in the Mini PC category.
This article was created with the help of AI and reviewed and edited by the Skroutz team.
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