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I spent two weeks using Geekom's first 16-inch laptop — an interesting processor choice, but a solid performance from one of our favorite mini PC brands

Geekom has been designing and manufacturing mini PCs since the 2010s, but now the company has released its first laptops. The 16-inch GeekBook X16 Pro has a few surprises, most of them good. Our review.

Windows Central

I tested the Geekom A7 Max - a mini PC built around a punchy platform, but the installed memory is an issue

The Geekom A7 Max is a high-quality NUC that needs some extra expenditure on memory to truly shine.

TechRadar

I tested the Alliwava GH8 and rolling out the newer Ryzen technology delivers a truly useful mini PC

The Alliwava GH8 offers excellent performance and functionality at an affordable price

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Raspberry Pi and mini PC home lab prices hit parity as DRAM costs skyrocket — price hikes force hobbyists to weigh up performance versus power consumption

The price of a Raspberry Pi now has parity with Intel N100 mini PCs at just over $200, with flash memory price spikes continuing to push prices up across the board.

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The 11 top-performing mini PCs that actually impressed us in 2025

As hardware editor for TechRadar Pro, I've hand-picked the most impressive performers as benchmarked by me and my team.

TechRadar

The best thing I did in 2025 was start using a mini PC, and it changed everything

This year, I discovered how an impressive mini PC delivered the performance, efficiency, and surprising gaming power I needed, and I'm sold.

Windows Central

I tested the Geekom AX8 Max - and this mini PC is ideally balanced for the office, but I’m not sold on the color

The Geekom AX8 Max is a mid-range mini PC sporting an AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS with integrated Radeon 780M, enabling it to handle day-to-day office tasks, multimedia, and a touch of gaming, whilst maintaining a small form factor and footprint.

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I’ve tested a lot of mini PCs, but I’ve finally found one with all the ports and power I need

The Geekom A9 Max is a truly powerful mini PC that you can upgrade to your heart’s content with practically all the ports you could ever need.

Tom’s Guide

Geekom's new laptop offers a bright and wide screen, impressive hardware - and weighs less than a bag of sugar

Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro delivers an ultra-light design, Intel Core Ultra performance, OLED display, and long battery life.

TechRadar

These are my most trusted mini PC brands — with personal recommendations, shopping insights, and safety tips to help you find a reliable little computer

There are hundreds of mini PCs on the market, but many of them are from shady companies. We've tested several mini PCs here at Windows Central, and here are the mini PC brands I trust most.

Windows Central

I tested this sleek mini PC for a month and I can’t believe how much power they packed into its tiny case

The Geekom IT15 is a compact mini PC with a powerful 2nd gen Intel Core Ultra processor and loads of useful ports but its fan can be distracting when it spins up.

Tom’s Guide

I challenged the compact Geekom Mini IT12 with heavy-duty workloads across four monitors — and it never faltered

I ran a heavy workload across four monitors on the Geekom Mini IT12 without a hitch, and its dual USB4 ports, VESA mounting and ample RAM for a mountain of Chrome tabs make it easy to recommend.

Tom’s Guide

Two screens are better than one — Acer's dual-screen portable monitor solves a problem I didn't know I had

The Acer PD163Q is a portable monitor with two displays that takes up no more space in a bag than a laptop. For some, it's a great buy, but only if you have USB-C video output on your PC.

Windows Central

One of our favorite mini PC vendors has launched a ridiculously light laptop with an Intel Core Ultra CPU and a 5-megapixel OLED display

Geekom debuts GeekBook X14 Pro, a lightweight OLED laptop with Intel Core Ultra hardware, uncertain pricing, and a companion X16 Pro.

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This is probably the most powerful ultraportable money can buy - 999g laptop has Core Ultra 9 285H CPU, OLED display and I'd be surprised if it sells for more than $1000

Geekom's new GeekBook X14 Pro laptop features a Core Ultra 9 processor with Arc graphics in an ultraportable magnesium alloy chassis.

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Geekom will present its first Qualcomm mini PC at IFA 2025 - it even comes with Windows 11 Pro and a rather mindboggling four microphones (yes, 4)

Geekom QS1 Pro could appear at IFA 2025 with Snapdragon power and upgraded connectivity options for professionals.

TechRadar

I tested the AI-enhanced Geekom A9 Max mini PC - and the superb performance makes it a must-have pro-grade office machine

Packing in the latest AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU with integrated NPU and Radeon 890M graphics, the GEEKOM A9 Max has plenty to offer, making it an ideal option for professionals, creators, and the latest generation of AI-enhanced enthusiasts.

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20th PC running AMD's flagship 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU just launched - but I'm still waiting for Dell to finally release one

Geekom A9 Mega mini PC arrives with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, dual USB4 connectivity, and IceBlast 5.0 cooling.

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Geekom's A9 Max mini PC is so good that I want to turn off my desktop gaming rig — and it's not bad at AI, either

The Geekom A9 Max mini PC is at the pricier end of the spectrum, but when it's an easy replacement for a desktop PC, even for gaming, it makes so much sense.

TechRadar

Acemagic's new Ryzen AI 9 mini PC is a better deal than Geekom's HX370 model - F5A costs far less, has Wi-Fi 7, and OCuLink

Acemagic’s F5A mini PC brings Ryzen AI 9 power, storage flexibility, Linux support, and lower pricing against Geekom’s A9 Max.

Windows Central

The Geekom A9 Mega will be Windows 11's answer to Apple's Mac Studio — only better and more affordable

Geekom's next mini PC, the A9 Mega, is arguably the first true Windows 11-powered competitor to the Mac Studio. Partly because it looks like it, and partly the earth-shattering performance inside.

TechRadar

This is probably the fastest PC under $1000 right now - Geekom A9 Max can drive four 8K monitors, runs an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370 APU and has Windows 11 Pro

Geekom A9 Max mini PC is powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor with Radeon 890M graphics and can drive four 8K monitors simultaneously.

Windows Central

You NEED to ditch Ollama and use LM Studio for local AI if you have a laptop or mini PC — here's why

I've been playing with Ollama a lot recently, but it lacks in one key area that has sent me back over to trying LM Studio, with great success, and no need for dedicated GPU.

Tom’s Guide

I spent a month using this budget mini PC as my daily driver — and it performs even better than it looks

The Geekom A5 2025 Edition stands out with its rose gold-colored case, but it's packed with ports and quite capable for a budget mini PC.

TechRadar

The Geekom IT15 mini PC's power impressed so much, I'm rethinking my desktop

The Geekom IT15 Mini PC features an office desktop-level CPU, an extremely robust design, and, at its heart, powerful AI acceleration. This makes it an ideal Mini PC for any busy workplace scenario and also a great option for many creative applications, as long as the GPU isn't put under…

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