<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Mini-pcs ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I tried the Minisforum G1 Pro and this console-sized mini PC works just as well in the living room as it does at your desk ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/minisforum-g1-pro-review WqRq4TYQjKFZ5dcgZ7cBuP Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I gave my favorite pocketable mini PC an instant upgrade with this docking station — and now it’s a full-fledged gaming rig ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/i-gave-my-favorite-pocketable-mini-pc-an-instant-upgrade-with-this-docking-station-and-now-its-a-full-fledged-gaming-rig D8QwWurZg5HGEEboJBcSNk Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget the Mac mini M4: If I could only have one mini PC, this pocketable powerhouse is the one I’d get ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/khadas-mind-2s-review AsticXhp84TjEizvjenpVR Sun, 15 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get 36% off Acemagic Mini PCs but only with our exclusive codes ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/get-36-percent-off-acemagic-mini-pcs-but-only-with-our-exclusive-codes uF4UifTkPFRBfHHa33xYNZ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:13:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested a mini PC as quiet as the Mac mini but as expandable as a desktop — and it’s this close to greatness ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/minix-elite-eu715-ai-review mMq8648mYSPsDvY2tkMVyV Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I hated the Mac mini M4’s power button until I accidentally proved Apple was right ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/i-hated-the-mac-mini-m4s-power-button-until-i-accidentally-proved-apple-was-right DdMWuTiPbLb27USWhnhmfB Sat, 17 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:24:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve always wanted a keyboard with a computer inside and HP finally made one I’d want to use ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/ive-always-wanted-a-keyboard-with-a-computer-inside-and-hp-finally-made-one-id-want-to-use DbW4tmezSy3xSL8cTEJzH6 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just went hands-on with Lenovo’s new mini PC, and the Yoga Mini i could be the perfect companion for your desk ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/i-just-went-hands-on-with-lenovos-new-mini-pc-and-the-yoga-mini-i-could-be-the-perfect-companion-for-your-desk whwCY3E6nMtjPfCQmoCECQ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:49:12 +0000 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:51:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ I paired a pocketable mini PC with a pair of AR glasses — and even I was surprised when it became my go-to travel setup ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/i-paired-a-pocketable-mini-pc-with-a-pair-of-ar-glasses-and-even-i-was-surprised-when-it-became-my-go-to-travel-setup i3dhp9tfvbP38xapq6JeLY Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:15:00 +0000 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:45:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Some of the best mini PCs we've tested are on sale after Black Friday: 9 deals I'd buy from $199 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/mini-in-size-mini-in-price-7-mini-pc-deals-id-shop-from-usd199-at-amazon-and-best-buy jGqX9rB3WVMKBeVSG6Vdhg Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:17:19 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:30:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve tested a lot of mini PCs, but I’ve finally found one with all the ports and power I need ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-review ujbLp2stQpPCKfYjxLjruh Sat, 06 Dec 2025 10:45:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Score the Mac mini M4 for over $100 off in Cyber Monday deal ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/score-the-mac-mini-m4-for-over-usd100-off-in-cyber-monday-deal 8akyoXgxyDZFXprpviYTAV Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:31:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been using mini PCs for over a decade but I've never seen ones this cheap ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/ive-been-using-mini-pcs-for-over-a-decade-but-ive-never-seen-ones-this-cheap W8Fuy2KUfkBZsBPiguRVd3 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:14:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ I love a mini PC, and thanks to ACEMAGIC's Black Friday Sale I'm recommending these two ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/i-love-a-mini-pc-and-thanks-to-acemagics-black-friday-sale-im-recommending-these-two vUKfjvoruNZv482Xs5n3G4 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:13:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Save up to 48% on mini PCs thanks to an incredible ACEMAGIC Black Friday ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/save-up-to-48-percent-on-mini-pcs-thanks-to-an-incredible-acemagic-black-friday EvS3p2vnP52Rt53T8QNRJd Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:24:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ I review mini PCs for a living and these 15 Black Friday deals let you downsize for less ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/best-black-friday-mini-pc-deals-2025 bGfftvspK5ZbjSFhJUCFJC Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 03:16:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried my first Copilot+ mini PC and it made using AI for work feel natural and not just a gimmick ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/msi-cubi-nuc-ai-plus-2mg-review 59PawhWn6UBfiyvmXz8o8k Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:36:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ I review mini PCs for a living and these 7 early Black Friday deals let you downsize for less ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/i-review-mini-pcs-for-a-living-and-these-7-early-black-friday-deals-let-you-downsize-for-less s9pTBkrNxrVBaH7udU6gUj Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:30:00 +0000 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:44:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Up to 47% off Acemagic Mini PCs but only with our exclusive code ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/up-to-47-percent-off-acemagic-mini-pcs-but-only-with-our-exclusive-code yqvBSue8Fx7VNMStg4QngD Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:32:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hurry! This excellent mini PC is just $297 ahead of Black Friday ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/hurry-this-excellent-mini-pc-is-just-usd297-ahead-of-black-friday itrgNEXgx2nsa4Hyynhpd6 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:12:08 +0000 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:13:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested this sleek mini PC for a month and I can’t believe how much power they packed into its tiny case ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-it15-review et3NzY5Ah77zHG6JrwjcPn Sun, 12 Oct 2025 06:30:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Record-low price for the top-rated ACEMAGIC M1 Mini PC but only with our exclusive discount code ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/record-low-price-for-the-top-rated-acemagic-m1-mini-pc-but-only-with-our-exclusive-discount-code EEpXpZ4wcvu3t4XtycaYva Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:47:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Score! Our favorite Geekom mini PCs are on sale for Prime Day ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/score-our-favorite-geekom-mini-pcs-are-on-sale-for-prime-day B2xNgso9HKYrGCWdahUj94 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:03:18 +0000 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:23:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I found 9 awesome Amazon Prime Day mini PC deals to replace your bulky desktop or aging laptop ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/best-prime-big-deal-days-mini-pc-deals-2025 bndFqt3MXNeWi5NwKRNZjD Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:41:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ I challenged the compact Geekom Mini IT12 with heavy-duty workloads across four monitors — and it never faltered ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/geekom-mini-it12-2025-review wfzi8gS7LXCNDzDJbvqw38 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:29:36 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hurry! Get this top-rated mini PC for just $419 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/hurry-get-this-top-rated-mini-pc-for-just-usd499 KYjZcpprmioLiE2MGaJuZM Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:12:55 +0000 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:23:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent a week with this AI-powered mini PC and the buttons on the front earned it a permanent spot on my desk ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/i-tried-this-ai-powered-mini-pc-for-a-week-and-this-unique-feature-earned-it-a-permanent-spot-on-my-desk SPKfak2coF8uMRkxEdDh3A Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:03:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:09:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mac Mini with M5 and M5 Pro just tipped to launch this year — here's what we know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/mac-mini-with-m5-and-m5-pro-just-tipped-to-launch-this-year-heres-what-we-know TvtqTKFBoPBMvqiRE3nSdL Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:13:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ I took the Framework Desktop out to my living room and I can’t believe I’m actually gaming in 4K on an iGPU ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/forget-consoles-i-spent-a-week-with-this-mini-pc-in-my-living-room-and-i-cant-believe-how-well-it-performs aoFT2EqaNxxAfaiW5X522T Sat, 16 Aug 2025 10:30:00 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:10:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Framework Desktop — and it made me rethink everything I knew about mini PCs ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/framework-desktop-review sCLygiaZJXWBvuJZDEV6cG Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:00:20 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent a month using this budget mini PC as my daily driver — and it performs even better than it looks ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/geekom-a5-review Yr9hCueGuVcXTkXgBMDkgT Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:30:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ This $300 Windows PC gives the Mac mini a run for its money ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/this-usd300-windows-pc-gives-the-mac-mini-a-run-for-its-money 42Zt3gufQgKZobRvLHEtPe Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:03:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ I love the Mac mini M4 but I wouldn’t buy it without these accessories — and they’re still on sale for Prime Day ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/apple-desktops/i-love-the-mac-mini-m4-but-i-wouldnt-buy-it-without-these-accessories-and-theyre-both-on-sale-for-prime-day Gzzmbq4r8MFdWN96wPjuXb Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:03:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ I review mini PCs for a living and this Mac mini M4 deal is an absolute steal at $100 off ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/apple-desktops/i-review-mini-pcs-for-a-living-and-this-mac-mini-m4-deal-is-an-absolute-steal-at-usd100-off H2H6igMtpJBQqmcgZgNBW5 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:35:18 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:03:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Mac mini M4 is my go-to Mac and it's selling at its lowest price to date ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/the-mac-mini-m4-is-my-go-to-mac-and-its-selling-at-its-lowest-price-to-date XCDbGgdz3rqpoq2QX2Ke4Q Tue, 27 May 2025 17:33:40 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:03:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ I didn’t expect this mini PC that looks like a PS5 to be this powerful or customizable — and now I can’t wait to try it out ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/i-didnt-expect-this-mini-pc-that-looks-like-a-ps5-to-be-this-powerful-or-customizable-and-now-i-cant-wait-to-try-it-out mCBq6piF4boNMyQkhWgSP3 Mon, 26 May 2025 04:45:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:03:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ I replaced my desktop tower with the AceMagic F3a mini PC for 7 days — here are my pros and cons ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/acemagic-f3a-mini-pc-review 6vcYz2nSmc5AFJpqQc4Gnn Wed, 14 May 2025 10:21:53 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:03:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried this productivity-focused mini PC and it’s a fantastic desktop replacement — especially if you want to mount it behind your monitor ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/msi-cubi-nuc-1m-review 88VceqKe4uJCLVyPBHRFcC Sat, 10 May 2025 05:30:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:29:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hurry! Mac mini M4 just fell to lowest price ever — save $100 right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/hurry-mac-mini-m4-just-fell-to-lowest-price-ever-save-usd100-right-now 8XwbPSBxvyv86CVVex6pEH Mon, 05 May 2025 17:15:17 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:03:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched my laptop for a pocketable mini PC and a pair of AR glasses — here’s what happened ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/i-ditched-my-laptop-for-a-pocketable-mini-pc-and-a-pair-of-ar-glasses-heres-what-happened X9dpnXp5M4v9MZotSkGWCc Sat, 12 Apr 2025 10:00:10 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:03:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon Big Spring Sale — 9 mini PC deals I’d buy right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/sales-events/amazon-big-spring-sale-mini-pc-deals sVsn5CaSGmp6MWsyKUTYX9 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:15:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:03:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple Mac Studio M4 Max review: More powerful than ever ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/apple-desktops/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-review RFQLk6RTjgm9BG4zpK998b Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:01:33 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:03:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested this mini PC that’s smaller (and cheaper) than the Mac mini M4 — and I’m impressed ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/geekom-a6-review 2NkyWrddab9ozzWYHNL2HY Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:30:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:29:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Kamrui E3B review: A budget mini PC that punches above its weight ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/kamrui-e3b-review-a-budget-mini-pc-that-punches-above-its-weight AxtiQUxcJyBwmpPBaAU2jL Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:30:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:28:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo announces world’s first mini desktop PCs powered by Snapdragon X chips ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/lenovo-announces-worlds-first-mini-desktop-pcs-powered-by-snapdragon-x-chips mXnvHukYnZbgqXcRKDQAbD Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:00:20 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:03:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried using a Mini PC with a 4K OLED TV and the results surprised me ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/i-tried-using-a-mini-pc-with-a-4k-oled-tv-and-the-results-surprised-me jW3g4faW2GsPHGgUzpKjqT Wed, 01 Jan 2025 10:15:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:03:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the ultimate Windows alternative to the Mac mini M4 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/minisforum-elitemini-ai370 7qhoN8hWSmYuR3qcrVcZx4 Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:45:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:03:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested one of the most underrated mini PCs of the year — and it packs a ton of power ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/atomman-g7-ti-review h6kMB9gqe72dh5VDq5o5hN Tue, 24 Dec 2024 09:00:30 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:28:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget the Mac mini M4 — the Asus NUC 14 Pro is very powerful and even tinier ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/asus-NUC-14-pro-review y7yMGocMbYgpvwa7Wj4r4c Sun, 08 Dec 2024 11:30:10 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:28:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 365 Link is a $349 cloud-based mini PC — and you can't buy one ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/windows-365-link-is-a-usd349-cloud-based-mini-pc-and-you-cant-buy-one YT7govEmVHbWd8Wt4BbK6Q Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:41:07 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:03:48 +0000