What is the most energy-efficient mini ITX PC available?
This page compares 4 mini ITX PCs with verified specifications and prices. Top options include MINISFORUM UM890 Pro, MINISFORUM Elite Mini M2 Air-304, MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470. Prices range from £195 to £984. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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MINISFORUM UM890 Pro
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£723.03 ≈ | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | 32GB DDR5 | 1TB SSD | 130 x 127 x 66.6mm | 6 | AMD Radeon 780M | Windows 11 Pro |
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The MINISFORUM UM890 Pro is a compact mini PC with an 8-core AMD Ryzen 9 processor, integrated Radeon 780M graphics, 32GB of DDR5 memory, and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. Its six USB ports, dual M.2 storage slots, dual 2.5GbE networking, and OCuLink support make it suitable for demanding productivity, home-server, and light gaming use. ★ Ideal forIt suits the search for the most energy-efficient mini ITX PC because its 45W base-power Ryzen 9 8945HS combines strong 8-core performance with integrated Radeon 780M graphics, avoiding the higher energy use of a separate graphics card.
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MINISFORUM Elite Mini M2 Air-304
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£195.03 ≈ | Intel Core 3 304 | Up to 64GB DDR5 | Up to 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | 112 x 112 x 37.15 mm | 5 | Intel Graphics | Windows 11 |
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The MINISFORUM Elite Mini M2 Air-304 is a compact 0.47L mini PC with an Intel Core 3 304 processor, expandable DDR5 memory, PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage, USB4, dual 2.5GbE networking, and support for up to three 4K displays. Its low-power design suits office work, home media, lightweight networking, and everyday computing rather than demanding gaming or video editing. ★ Ideal forIt specifically suits energy-efficient mini ITX PC use because its Intel Core 3 304 supports a 15W silent mode, while the 0.47L chassis, integrated Intel Graphics, and USB4 provide capable low-power desktop and media functionality.
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MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470
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£984.06 ≈ | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 | Up to 128GB DDR5-5600 | Up to 12TB | 195 x 195 x 42.5/47.5 mm | 5 | AMD Radeon 890M | Windows 11 Pro |
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The MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470 is a compact, high-performance mini PC with a 12-core Ryzen AI processor, Radeon 890M integrated graphics, dual USB4 ports, triple NVMe storage support, and an 86 TOPS NPU. It suits professionals, local AI users, content creators, and demanding multitaskers who want strong performance in a small desktop. ★ Ideal forIt suits the search for the most energy-efficient mini ITX PC because its Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 combines high performance with an integrated Radeon 890M GPU and 86 TOPS NPU, while its built-in 135W power supply avoids the need for a larger external adapter.
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MINISFORUM 895D7
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£399.71 ≈ | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX | 32GB DDR5 | 1TB NVMe SSD | 312 x 93 x 292 mm | 7 | AMD Radeon 610M, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, or AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT | Windows 11 |
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The MINISFORUM 895D7 is a compact 8.47-liter Mini ITX desktop with a 16-core Ryzen 9 8945HX processor, upgradeable DDR5 memory, dual NVMe storage slots, and support for powerful low-profile graphics cards. It suits gamers, creators, and professionals who need strong desktop performance and expansion in a space-saving chassis. ★ Ideal forIt specifically suits users seeking an energy-efficient mini ITX PC because its 100W Ryzen 9 8945HX platform, compact 8.47-liter chassis, and optional integrated Radeon 610M graphics can provide substantial computing performance without requiring a full-size desktop tower.
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