What are the top-rated mini PCs for home servers?
This page compares 13 mini PCs with verified specifications and prices. Top options include MinisForum MinisForum EliteMini X500 (HX90), Alliwava Alliwava GH8, GMKtec GMKtec M6 Ultra. Prices range from £202 to £2,002. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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MinisForum MinisForum EliteMini X500 (HX90)
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£268.99 ≈ | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | 16GB | 512GB | 6.06 x 6.06 x 2.4 in | 4 | Windows 11 Pro | — |
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The EliteMini X500 is a compact, upgrade-friendly mini PC powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 5600G with integrated Radeon graphics. It suits users wanting a small desktop replacement for productivity, media playback, light gaming, and networked applications. |
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Alliwava Alliwava GH8
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£574.60 ≈ | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 SSD | 130 x 127 x 50 mm | 5 | Windows 11 Pro | 25W / 35W / 45W (performance modes) |
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The Alliwava GH8 is a compact mini PC powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS with Radeon 780M graphics, 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. It offers multiple display outputs, USB4 connectivity and selectable power/performance modes, suiting creators and power users needing a small but capable desktop replacement. |
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GMKtec GMKtec M6 Ultra
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£201.74 ≈ | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | Supports up to 128GB, 16GB or 32GB configurations available | 512GB or 1TB (PCIe NVMe M.2) | 128.8 × 127 × 47.8 mm | 5 (3 × USB 3.2 Gen2 + 1 × USB 2.0 + 1 × USB4) | Windows 11 Pro | 120W (adapter) |
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Compact mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS APU, DDR5 memory, dual M.2 NVMe slots, and multiple display outputs. Suited for home office, light content creation, media playback, and casual gaming. |
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MinisForum MinisForum MS‑S1 Max
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£2001.75 ≈ | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | 128GB LPDDR5X-8000 (max 128GB) | 2TB SSD (2TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280) | 222.1 × 206.3 × 77.1 mm | 7 | Windows 11 Pro | 320W max (internal PSU) |
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High-end mini‑PC built around the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with a powerful Radeon 8060S iGPU, large LPDDR5X memory, dual 10GbE and extensive USB4/USB-A connectivity. Suited for AI developers, creative professionals, and power users who need local model inference and heavy multitasking in a compact desktop form factor.
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Khadas Khadas Mind 2S
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£1270.24 ≈ | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | 64GB LPDDR5X 8400MHz | 2TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 2230 SSD | 146 × 105 × 20 mm | 4 (Thunderbolt 4 ×1, USB4 ×1, USB-A 3.2 Gen2 ×2) | Windows 11 Home | Idle ~9W, Load up to ~45W |
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Khadas Mind 2S is an ultra-compact modular mini PC with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, 64GB LPDDR5X, and a 2TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 2230 SSD. It features Thunderbolt 4, USB4, HDMI 2.1, a built-in standby battery and Mind Link expansion for docks and eGPU modules, suited for mobile professionals and creators who need high performance in a pocketable form factor.
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Geekom Geekom A9 Max Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
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£1045.34 ≈ | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | 32 GB | 1 TB | 5.32 L x 5.2 W x 1.8 H in | 8 | Windows 11 Pro | 19.0V/6.32A (120.08 W adapter) |
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The GEEKOM A9 Max is a compact high-performance mini PC powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with Radeon 890M graphics, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and 1 TB NVMe storage. It targets power users, gamers, and AI/creative workloads who need strong local AI acceleration and multiple high-speed ports in a small desktop footprint.
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Beelink Beelink SER6 Pro
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£410.21 ≈ | AMD Ryzen 7 6800H | 32GB DDR5-4800 (dual-channel) | 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe | 126 x 113 x 42 mm | 5 | Windows 11 Pro | Idle 8.2 Watts, CPU stressed peak 66.1 Watts |
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Compact metal mini PC with an 8-core Ryzen 7 6800H, Radeon 680M graphics, dual-channel DDR5 and PCIe4 NVMe storage; includes USB4 and dual HDMI outputs. Suits users wanting a small, high-performance desktop replacement for productivity, media and light gaming. |
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Intel NUC Intel NUC 13 Pro NUC13 Pro Kit
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£474.84 ≈ | Intel Core i7-1360P | Supports up to 64GB DDR4-3200 (2x SO-DIMM) | 1x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 and 1x M.2 2242 PCIe Gen3/SATA | 117 x 112 x 37 mm | 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C | No preinstalled OS (supports Windows 11 and various Linux) | Uses external 19V/20V power adapter (90W or 120W depending on CPU) |
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Compact 13th-gen mini PC kit with mobile Intel Core processors, Iris Xe graphics, dual SO-DIMM RAM support to 64GB, and dual M.2 storage slots. Suited for business users and professionals needing a small, quiet, upgradeable workstation for multi-display and office workloads. |
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GEEKOM A9 Max 2026 Edition
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£1045.34 ≈ | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 | HX 370 | Up to 128 GB DDR5 (configurations shown: 32 GB) | Dual M.2 NVMe slots; examples: 2 TB (config option) | 5.31 in × 5.20 in × 1.81 in | 7 Type-A and 2 Type-C (total 9) | Windows 11 Pro | 120W external PSU (19V) |
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Compact AI-focused mini PC available with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 or HX 370, up to 128 GB DDR5 and dual PCIe Gen4 NVMe storage. Strong ports and connectivity (dual USB4, Wi-Fi 7, dual 2.5GbE) make it suitable for power users, creators, and professionals needing local AI inference or a powerful small-form-factor workstation.
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Apple Mac mini M4 8‑core CPU 10‑core GPU
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£597.01 ≈ | Apple M4 4.4 GHz (10-core: 4 performance + 6 efficiency) | 16 GB | 512 GB | 5 in x 5 in x 2 in | 5 | macOS Sequoia (macOS 15) | — |
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Compact desktop powered by the Apple M4 chip with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16 GB unified memory, and 512 GB SSD. Suited for creative workflows, multitasking, and users who want a powerful small-form-factor Mac for home or office use. |
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Apple Mac mini M4
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£746.45 ≈ | Apple M4 10-core | 24 GB | 512 GB | 2.0 in x 5.0 in x 5.0 in | 5 | macOS | — |
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The Mac mini M4 is a compact desktop powered by the Apple M4 chip with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, configurable unified memory and SSD storage. It suits home and office users who want strong performance in a small, energy-efficient desktop and those invested in the Apple ecosystem.
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ASUS ASUS PN64 Mini PC PN64‑E6
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£746.45 ≈ | Intel Core i5-12500H | 16 GB DDR5-4800 | 512 GB NVMe SSD | 120 x 130 x 58 mm | 6 | Windows 11 Pro | 120 W power adapter |
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Compact mini PC with a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12500H, 16 GB DDR5 RAM and 512 GB NVMe storage, plus Intel Iris Xe graphics and dual 2.5GbE networking. Suited for business and productivity use where a small, quiet, and network-capable desktop is needed.
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Beelink Beelink SER5 Pro GK‑R5 5625U
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£373.56 ≈ | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | 16GB DDR4 3200MHz | 480GB NVMe SSD | 126 x 113 x 42 mm | 4 | Windows 11 Pro | 35W |
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Compact mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 5625U, 16GB RAM and 480GB NVMe for fast everyday performance and triple 4K display support. Suited for office work, media playback and light creative tasks.
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