Best Mini PCs

Apple Mac mini is the strongest overall pick, with support for overall performance, value, and memory. GMKtec K8 Plus is a compelling alternative when upgradeability matters, while Beelink SER8 has stronger support for quieter operation.

For software compatibility, consider MINISFORUM MS-01. Apple Mac mini also has especially strong support for reliability, while AOOSTAR MACO is worth considering when value or memory is the priority.

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#1
K8 Plus

GMKtec

CA$1,199.00

K8 Plus

66.1/100
474 opinions

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423 positive1 neutral50 negative
#2
SER8

Beelink

CA$1,049.00

SER8

63.6/100
298 opinions

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240 positive0 neutral58 negative
#3
SER5

Beelink

CA$529.00

SER5

62.7/100
250 opinions

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192 positive0 neutral58 negative
#4
K12

GMKtec

CA$1,199.00

K12

62.2/100
173 opinions

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139 positive0 neutral34 negative
#5
MS-01

MINISFORUM

CA$859.99

MS-01

61.2/100
104 opinions

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94 positive0 neutral10 negative
#6
Mini S12

Beelink

CA$329.00

Mini S12

60.4/100
79 opinions

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68 positive0 neutral11 negative
#7
UM890 Pro

MINISFORUM

CA$1,239.99

UM890 Pro

59.2/100
55 opinions

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42 positive1 neutral12 negative
#8
M5 Plus

GMKtec

CA$571.08

M5 Plus

57.4/100
63 opinions

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53 positive1 neutral9 negative
#9
NUC 14 Pro

ASUS

CA$555.00

NUC 14 Pro

57/100
124 opinions

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100 positive0 neutral24 negative
#10
G1 Pro

MINISFORUM

CA$2,561.32

G1 Pro

56.8/100
26 opinions

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18 positive0 neutral8 negative
#11
MS-S1 MAX

MINISFORUM

CA$3,719.99

MS-S1 MAX

56.5/100
80 opinions

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49 positive4 neutral27 negative
#12
EVO-X1

GMKtec

CA$1,599.00

EVO-X1

56.5/100
89 opinions

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73 positive1 neutral15 negative
#13
Air12

GEEKOM

CA$389.00

Air12

56/100
66 opinions

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54 positive0 neutral12 negative
#14
MS-A1

MINISFORUM

CA$1,597.93

MS-A1

55.9/100
118 opinions

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86 positive0 neutral32 negative
#15
ThinkCentre M70q Gen 5 Tiny Desktop

Lenovo

CA$1,675.69

ThinkCentre M70q Gen 5 Tiny Desktop

55.9/100
34 opinions

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26 positive0 neutral8 negative
#16
ThinkCentre M75q Tiny

Lenovo

CA$1,600.00

ThinkCentre M75q Tiny

55.4/100
52 opinions

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41 positive1 neutral10 negative
#17
MS-02 Ultra

MINISFORUM

CA$1,093.61

MS-02 Ultra

55.2/100
35 opinions

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28 positive0 neutral7 negative
#18
A5

GEEKOM

CA$566.10

A5

55/100
105 opinions

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76 positive1 neutral28 negative
#19
GTi14

Beelink

CA$2,399.98

GTi14

54.8/100
30 opinions

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21 positive0 neutral9 negative
#20
DGX Spark

NVIDIA

CA$8,503.07

DGX Spark

54.7/100
218 opinions

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133 positive2 neutral83 negative
#21
UM880 Plus

MINISFORUM

CA$1,283.42

UM880 Plus

54.7/100
32 opinions

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30 positive0 neutral2 negative
#22
ThinkCentre M70q

Lenovo

CA$624.99

ThinkCentre M70q

54.5/100
18 opinions

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16 positive0 neutral2 negative
#23
EQI12

Beelink

CA$1,050.00

EQI12

54.4/100
31 opinions

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23 positive0 neutral8 negative
#24
M1 Pro-125H

MINISFORUM

CA$1,308.25

M1 Pro-125H

54.1/100
11 opinions

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11 positive0 neutral0 negative

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best mini pcs according to Reddit?

Reddit users most often recommend GMKtec K8 Plus, which currently ranks #1, based on 474 Reddit mentions (89% positive). Beelink SER8 and Beelink SER5 round out the top three.

How does RedDB rank mini pcs?

Rankings are computed from 3,289 Reddit mentions across 47 mini pcs. Each mention is classified as positive, negative, or neutral, and products are scored by real user sentiment — no paid placements, and affiliate links never influence rank.