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

My team and I have tested so many good machines this year that I ended up overhauling my guide to the best mini PC units - and I expect even more to make the grade in 2026.

We're absolutely past the point of these machines being underpowered curiosities, ideal for basic web browsing and office tasks and little more. As hardware editor here at TechRadar Pro, this year, it really feels like mini PCs are coming into their own now. I'm seeing Geekom, GMKtec, Minisforum, and more delivering exceptional engineering, packing serious processing power into compact chassis that don't just sit neatly on your desk - they threaten to entirely replace your desktop. All with performance that far outweighs the price.

So, having reviewed over ...