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Ranking 8 Of The Best Mini PCs On The Market Today
By BON ADAMSON
8. P360 Ultra
While Lenovo is well known for its business-minded ThinkPad laptops, its ThinkStation P360 Ultra is actually one of the most powerful mini PCs on the market today.
Equipped with an Intel Core i9-12900, 64 gigabytes of memory, a 1 terabyte SSD, and various ports, the P360 Ultra workstation currently costs upwards of $2,500 for a new model.
7. Pro DP21
The MSI Pro DP21 may look like most other mini PCs, but it stands out thanks to its Intel 11th Gen Core processors and the inclusion of up to 16 gigabytes of DDR4 RAM.
Along with its versatile array of ports and a price starting as low as $349, the MSI Pro DP21 Mini PC is a great choice for those seeking a compact, high-performance workstation.
6. Studio
The M1 and M2 Apple Mac Studio are mini PC powerhouses. The M2 Mac Studio benchmarks double the CPU speed as the most powerful Intel-based Mac Pro.
The M2 Studio comes with four Thunderbolt 4 ports, an ethernet port, an HDMI port, and two USB-A ports. However, the Mac Studio starts at $1,999 and can cost up to $3,999.
5. NUC 13 Pro
Intel’s NUC is one of the preeminent mini PC lines on the market. The cheapest NUC 13 Pro is built with customization in mind, as it comes barebones.
It comes built with a 13th-generation Intel silicon chip and can have up to 64 gigabytes of RAM with a 4 terabyte SSD. The barebones kit starts at $579 on Amazon.
4. AS 6
The Geekom AS 6 is a standout in the mini PC field for several reasons, especially for its price, which can run between $649 to $739 when purchased from Geekom.
The system is powered by some great AMD processors, supports up to 32 gigabytes of RAM, comes with a 1 terabyte SSD, and has an array of ports.