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Best Mini PCs Comparison for Work, Gaming, And Creative Tasks
Choose Between AMD and Intel
| Product Image |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Series | ||
| Product Title | <strong>GT13 Max</strong> <br />Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 185H | <strong>A5</strong> <br />AMD R7-7730U |
| Price | Original price was: $1,299.$849Current price is: $849. | Price range: $499 through $559 |
| Buy Now | Buy Now | Buy Now |
| Type | U9-185H 16 GB RAM + 1 TB SSD | R7-7730U 16 GB RAM + 256 GB SSD<br>R7-7730U 16 GB RAM + 500 GB SSD<br>R7-7730U 16 GB RAM + 512 GB SSD<br>R5-7430U 16 GB RAM + 512 GB SSD<br>R5-7430U 16 GB RAM + 1 TB SSD<br>R7-5825U 16 GB RAM + 512 GB SSD<br>R7-5825U 16 GB RAM + 1 TB SSD<br>R7-5825U 32 GB RAM + 512 GB SSD<br>R7-5800H 32GB RAM + 512GB SSD |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| SSD | 1TB | 1TB<br>512GB |
| CPU | Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 185H | AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U<br>AMD Ryzen™ 5 7430U |
| Price Filter | Over $800 | Under $500<br>$500 - $800 |
| Scenarios | For Creatives<br>For Gaming | For Business<br>For Home |
| Graphics | Intel® Arc™ graphics | AMD Radeon™ Graphics |
| Memory | DDR5 SO-DIMM, up to 64 GB | DDR4 SO-DIMM, up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 1 × PCIe SSD NVMe Gen 4, up to 4 TB<br>1 × M.2 2242 SATAIII SSD, up to 1 TB | 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3x4 NVMe/SATA SSD, supports up to 2TB<br>1 x 2.5” 7mm SATA HDD, supports up to 2TB |
| I / O Ports | 1 x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-A<br>1 x USB 2.0 Type-A (back panel)<br>4 x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-A (front panel), one port support Always On<br>2 x USB 4.0 (back panel), one port support Type-C Power on (adapter in)<br>1 x 3.5mm stereo headset jack (front panel)<br>2 x RJ45 (back panel), 2.5 Gbps<br>2 x HDMI 2.0 (back panel)<br>1 x DC in (back panel)<br>1 x SD Card 4.0 | 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A<br>2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C<br>1 x USB 2.0 Type-A<br>2 x HDMI 2.0b ports<br>1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack<br>1 x SD card reader |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Bluetooth Technology | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth® v5.2 |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps RJ45 x 2 | NO |
| WIFI | WiFi 7 | WiFi 6 |
| Form Factor | 5.31" × 5.20" × 1.85" | 4.61" × 4.41" × 1.94" |
| Kensington Lock | YES | Yes |
| Processor | NO | NO |
| l/O Ports | NO | NO |
| SD Card Reader | NO | NO |
| Bluetooth | NO | NO |
| Wi-Fi | NO | NO |
| Dimensions | NO | NO |
FAQ
What are the benefits of using a mini PC comparing to a laptop or desktop computer?
Mini PCs are compact, energy-efficient, and cost-effective, making them versatile for a variety of needs:
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- Home Office Workers: Ideal for remote work with powerful, quiet performance.
- Content Creators: Great for video editing, graphic design, and content creation.
- Gamers: Equipped with high-end GPUs, suitable for gaming and VR.
- Students: Affordable options for online classes and school tasks.
- Media Enthusiasts: Perfect for 4K streaming and home theater setups.
- Small Business Owners: Reliable and energy-efficient for business applications.
- IT Administrators: Useful for server applications, virtualization, and network monitoring.
- Digital Nomads: Portable and lightweight for travel and work on the go.
- Retail Operators: Durable and efficient for point-of-sale systems and kiosks.
Which factors need to be taken into account when purchasing the best mini PC?
Seek top Mini PCs with powerful processors like Intel or AMD, 32GB of RAM, and at least 1TB of SSD storage. While Intel Celeron or Pentium processors handle basic tasks, more intensive applications may require an Intel Core i7/i9 or AMD Ryzen 7/9.
What kind of ports and connections should I expect?
Look for:
- USB 3.0/3.1, USB-C, and legacy USB 2.0
- HDMI 2.0 or DisplayPort (for dual monitor support)
- Ethernet (often gigabit or 2.5Gbps)
- Audio jack, SD card slot (on some models)
- Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2
Check the buying guide to make sure it supports the peripherals you use regularly.
