Best Budget Mini PC of 2022 - The 5 Best Mini PCs Review

[@andywolan]

Given how much Raspberry PI4B is selling for now-a-days, you might as well get a mini PC instead.

[@kamolhengkiatisak1527]

This is a gem, covering all budget PC that average Joe could think of.

[@ernstoud]

I recently bought the Minisforum GK41 and the GK50 as well as an Intel NUC Essential Kit. But I declIne to be called average Joe!

[@wonderingmind5072]

This was such a great breakdown! I was originally looking for just a monitor but still needed something to add to start a project. You gave me more than enough info to make a decision. 🤘🤘

[@reddyuda]

Nuc with the N6005 is a great machine. I have been using it as my daily workstation for web browsing, email etc and it is very snappy! Definitely chugs at times, but the PCIE 3.0 x2 NVME is fast enough to help it feel fast. I am going to upgrade it to a Ryzen 7000 series mini PC when they come to market.

[@VeryIntellijent]

I'd steer cleer of a Ryzen 7000 series mini PC purely because of thermals...they have a thick IHS to keep compatibility with AM4 coolers. Really hurts them.

[@dave_r]

@robtech I hadn't found your channel until a few months ago and completely missed this review until now. Having seen the link on the brand new 'best of...' for the more expensive models, it was fun to see this one and I think separating them and judging them fairly (based on cost category) was a great idea.

[@Gregamania-rg9ck]

You make the best videos in this genre. Really well done.

[@Chris.Brisson]

On the radar, the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64: 12th Gen Intel CPU with Xe graphics 4 display outputs (all 4K capable) DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery input via USB C DDR5 RAM PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SDD 1 SATA 2.5" 2.5 Gb LAN WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 5 USB 3.2 Gen2 ports Audio combo jack Advanced fan control VESA mount

[@Robtech]

Yep. already available in some parts of Europe. Not here though...

[@Rumpa1]

I need advice about this device I am about to buy. My work is audio production Mini PC Windows 11 or Linux Ubuntu, Intel Core I7 1165G7, Desktop Computer, BA04, AC WiFi BT, Type-C Thundbolt 4.0 USB 4.0, Mini DP 8K, 2 x HDMI, 4 Display Output Support, 64G RAM 512G NVME 1TB HDD

[@Robtech]

What advice to you need? Personally I don't think the i7 is worth the price increase. I'd go with the i5 or wait for the new NUC 12 Pro which are very imminent.

[@budgetking2591]

In the meanwhile a GK3V Pro came out, it only costs 140 usd and has the 5105 cpu, and i think the 8gb version comes with 2x4gb config, so dual channel.

[@ExtaTer]

I'm waiting for an Intel NUC with the N100 processor. The non NUC models reviewed seem affordable but are risky - high failure rate after a few months due to low quality no-brand internals.

[@ferluisch]

Nice! I believe there are some competitive 3200U amd mini pcs. It would be nice to have a cheap 5600U or 6800U (both at 15w) , but time will tell...

[@Robtech]

I'm hoping for a new Athlon to take on the Celerons and Pentiums. Athlon 300U from 2019 is outdated now

[@Linguini283]

I have seen some 5600u's on amazon for like 350-400$

[@steveluttrell1181]

Hey Rob, just installed my EQ mini PC by Beelink and I can't get my EA game Battlefield 4 to load. Any tips on what might be happening? Anything you or anybody else might have would surely be appreciated. Thanks

[@Robtech]

Try answers.ea.com/t5/Battlefield-4/Battlefield-4-won-t-launch/td-p/6818233 or start a new thread there mentioning the new CPU.

[@ugufuguhuhuf1110]

Is there any mini pcs that are £200 or below that can run VR?

[@johnaweiss]

Can't see last benchmark screen. Obscured by logos.

[@nyn2k259]

Which one would be good for video & photo editing with adobe? Thanks.

[@Robtech]

Wouldn't recommend any in the budget range.

[@jorgedavidfeitovillar8745]

Muy buen video!! Gran ranking

[@wonderingmind5072]

Thanks!

[@Robtech]

Thank you

[@joe83anania]

I want to use this as a android box, to run bluestacks and apk apps. Not sure what is the best box for that.

[@MM-fe9mz]

So the beelink u59 is the best on this list for prebuilt options. The 16gb 500 model is $215 right now, thinking about getting one to bring media streaming direct to my TV. Mirroring my tablet with the chromecast gets old fast.

[@budgetking2591]

checkout the GK3V Pro, its only 140 usd and has the intel 5105 chip.

[@kikeledesma1519]

Intel NUC 12 Pro vs Morefine S600, which es the best?

[@Robtech]

Haven't tried any Morefine stuff so I can't compare

[@MariaChavez-tu4dn]

Does need internet can I see the Chanel on tv

[@sabinogaita]

TRIGKEY cpu is limited to 6w as many similar minipc builds?

[@Robtech]

Trigkey runs up to 10W.

[@sabinogaita]

@@Robtech thanks 🙏 Without any stress, just playing music from many browser players is it silence? Thanks again for your support!

[@Robtech]

I don't have the mini anymore, but the review has the noise levels. It was quiet all the time.

[@ziggy8757]

when are the 12th gen celeron mini pcs coming out?

[@Robtech]

It'll be next year sometime. Probably seven months or so

[@perrunemo2716]

Hi @Robtech, great reviews as always. What do you think about the PN64, did you get a chance to try it? Available right now in Sweden, a bit tempted

[@Robtech]

Looks interesting. Not available here yet though.

[@kiss4luna]

Hi! Can you include gaming streaming tests like Steam Streaming or Parsec or Moonlight? Most of the time I use mini PCs like these I won't play games directly on them but use the streaming function. Thanks

[@Robtech]

Okay, it's something I can add. What are you looking for in the streaming function? Is it latency or something else (as I don't stream)?

[@kiss4luna]

@@Robtech yeah. streaming latency, resolution, color integrity, etc. On my J4160 mini PC the streaming can't even keep constant connection or FPS, so I think a benchmark like this kind would be very useful.

[@markemmerton5350]

Would single channel memory matter for music apps? I am thinking of using one of these in a guitar pedal board for amp simulation.

[@Robtech]

No, music uses CPU power over GPU and will be unaffected

[@markemmerton5350]

@@Robtech Line 6 Helix Native just suggests a 2 core at 2GHz as the requirement but I don't know if I should go significantly higher in order to make sure there is no lag. Past a certain price, it makes more sense to get a dedicated device.

[@dronepilot260rc]

Which of these can run a video editor like Davinci Resolve?

[@Robtech]

None of these budget minis will be very good for video editing. They can run Davinci Resolve, but depending on what you're doing, it's likely to be a slow, sluggish or unusable experience. You'll need to go something more mid-range or higher, but it's a hard question to answer since it depends on so many factors during the edit (resolution, length of project, no. of tracks, bitrate, effects etc.)

[@LoneStarBassPursuit]

Which would be best to get my son? Looking on a budget. He’s 7 and plays Roblox.

[@Robtech]

Probably too weak for Roblox. Might have to get something with the Ryzen 5500U. I saw there's one for $269 on Amazon after application of the coupon they provide.

[@LoneStarBassPursuit]

@@Robtech thanks for the reply really. Trying to figure this out for him and a laptop or pc for myself so I can complete my Google certification and make something out my life. Mental health is a real thing and if it was wealth I’d be at my brokest.

[@mauricedubose7392]

Just over one month later current pricing on that site is *160 for the intel 11 nuc essentials. thanks inflation. *corrected price

[@Robtech]

😞

[@ExtaTer]

And now it's even higher around $170. But the inflation is just "transitory".

[@TheCeleryGod]

I'm disappointed the cube wasn't #1. It's the only mini-pc with 'eye-popping' visuals.

[@Robtech]

Only got a slight bulge. No pop 🤩

[@bearlogangaming]

@@Robtech very nice video bud keep it coming!

[@allenantonio4389]

need an update

[@Robtech]

Non-budget minis best of 2022 coming at the end of the year.

[@allenantonio4389]

@@Robtech cool.. great uploads

[@srjuanjo]

Gimme some’ing powerful saaaaa

[@Robtech]

Soon™

[@peppernickelly]

There's a AMD 300U mini pc!!!

[@Robtech]

It launched in January 2019.

[@minipc620]

Cheap Chinese-made products , no one support TPM2.0, have no concept of privacy at all, and use Microsoft operating systems that are not formal channels.