Which home server offers the best value for money under £300?

Raspberry Pi 5 is a significant performance upgrade with a Broadcom BCM2712 2.4GHz quad-core Cortex-A76 CPU, VideoCore VII GPU, dual 4Kp60 HDMI outputs, and 4 GB LPDDR4X RAM. It adds PCIe 2.0 for NVMe storage via an adapter and improved I/O (USB 3.0 and Gigabit Ethernet), making it suitable for desktop use, media playback, and DIY servers.

Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB) is a compact single-board computer powered by a BCM2712 quad-core Cortex-A76 CPU and 8GB LPDDR4X, offering dual 4Kp60 HDMI, PCIe 2.0 for NVMe expansion, and a mix of USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports. It includes an RP1 I/O controller for improved USB and SD performance, a real-time clock, and a power button, making it suitable for desktop-like tasks, media playback, and embedded projects needing fast storage. The kit bundles the board with essential accessories for quick setup.

Compact 1‑liter mini PC powered by AMD Ryzen H-series processors with integrated Radeon graphics, dual HDMI 2.1, USB-C DisplayPort support, Wi‑Fi 6E and a triple‑storage design (2 M.2 + 2.5 in). It offers ample I/O and upgradeability in a small chassis for home office, media, or light server use.

The Beelink EQ12 is a compact, actively cooled mini PC powered by an Intel N100 Alder Lake-N quad-core CPU, available with 8GB or 16GB DDR5 and a 500GB NVMe SSD. It includes dual 2.5GbE, WiFi 6, triple-display support (2x HDMI + USB-C DP Alt Mode), and internal expansion for a 2.5in SATA drive and M.2 SSD, suited for light desktop use and networked tasks.

The Beelink SEi12 Pro is a compact mini PC powered by an Intel Core i5-1235U, Intel Iris Xe graphics, dual-channel DDR4 (16GB or 32GB) and a 500GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. It offers dual HDMI outputs, WiFi 6, Gigabit Ethernet and multiple USB ports in a small 126 x 113 x 40 mm chassis, with internal options to add storage and upgrade RAM. Its dual-fan cooling and near-silent operation suit sustained workloads and multimedia use.

The Beelink EQ12 N100 16GB is a compact, actively cooled mini PC powered by an Intel N100 quad-core processor with 16GB DDR5 and a 500GB NVMe SSD. It includes dual 2.5GbE, WiFi 6, triple-display support via 2x HDMI and USB-C DP Alt Mode, and multiple USB 3.2 ports for peripherals, suited to light servers, home labs, and multimedia use.

The Beelink EQ12 N100 16GB is a compact, actively cooled mini PC powered by an Intel N100 quad-core processor with 16GB DDR5 and a 500GB NVMe SSD. It includes dual 2.5GbE, WiFi 6, triple-display support via 2x HDMI and USB-C DP Alt Mode, and multiple USB 3.2 ports for peripherals, suited to light servers, home labs, and multimedia use.

The OptiPlex 7090 Micro with an i5-10500T is a compact, business-focused mini PC offering a 6-core 10th-gen CPU, 16 GB RAM, and a 256 GB NVMe SSD in an ultra-small chassis with multiple USB ports and M.2 expansion. It suits users needing a space-saving desktop for office tasks, light server duties, or dual-monitor setups.

Compact Mini PC available with 12th Gen Intel CPUs (i7-1280P or i5-12450H) offering up to 64 GB DDR4, PCIe Gen4 NVMe storage, dual USB4 and multiple display outputs, plus 2.5GbE and Wi‑Fi 6E. It's a small, well‑connected unit suited to multitasking, media playback, light editing, and 24/7 home server use.

Compact business-class mini PC with a 10th-gen Intel i5-10500T, integrated UHD 630 graphics, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB NVMe SSD; very small footprint and multiple display/USB ports. Suited for office workloads, home labs and as a small server where space and power efficiency matter.

The Intel NUC 13 Pro kit is a compact barebones mini-PC using 13th-gen Intel P-class processors with Iris Xe graphics, dual SO-DIMM slots (64GB max), and dual M.2 slots including a PCIe Gen4 NVMe bay. It offers modern connectivity (Wi‑Fi 6E, 2.5Gb Ethernet, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1) and is suited for 24/7 small-office, digital-signage, or home lab use.

Compact 4x4 mini PC using 12th‑Gen Intel mobile processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics, dual M.2 slots plus a 2.5 in bay, 2.5GbE networking and Thunderbolt 4 for multiple displays and fast I/O. Suited for space‑constrained workstations, edge compute and small home server tasks requiring modern connectivity and upgradability.

Compact mini PC powered by the Ryzen 7 6800U with Radeon 680M graphics, soldered LPDDR5 RAM (16GB or 32GB) and an M.2 NVMe SSD; features dual USB4, multiple USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1 and Wi‑Fi 6E in a very small 80×80×43 mm chassis. Suited for space-constrained desktops, light gaming, media playback and portable workstation use.

Small, low-power mini PC built around an Intel N100 4-core processor with 16GB LPDDR5 and a 512GB M.2 SSD, triple 4K display outputs (2x HDMI + USB-C), gigabit/2.5G Ethernet and multiple USB ports. Compact dimensions and support for a 2.5in drive and M.2 expansion make it suitable for home offices, media playback, and light server tasks.