2024 the best mini computer review


Price: $229.99 - $157.97
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Purpose: GMKtec aims to provide customers with reliable high-quality products, professional after-sales service, and become a leading brand in the Mini PC industry.

About: GMKtec is a company established in 2019, focusing on the research, design, and production sales of computer hardware. We have our own R&D & manufacturing team. Our Mini PCs deliver the best powerful performance in an ultra-compact form for everyday computing tasks.

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【2023 Intel Alder Lake N100 Mini PC】The 12th Gen Intel Alder Lake N100 mini pc is 4 Core 4 Threads 6MB cache, base frequency burst speed up to 3.4GHz. More powerful performance and smoother running than J4125/N5095/N5100/N5105/N95.Ideal for routine tasks, office work and home entertainment,which is more convenient than traditional desktop pc
【12GB DDR5 RAM 512GB SSD Mini Computer】GMKtec Nucbox G2 mini pc is prebuilt with DDR5 MAX 4800 MT/s, you will enjoy a speedier experience with Built-in 512GB M.2 2242 SSD. Our mini desktop pc boots up in seconds, work on multiple software applications and quickly transfers files
【Multiple Device and Fast Connections】Nucbox G2 mini computer is equipped with USB 3.2*3,up to 5Gbps/S, HDMI(4K@60Hz)×2, 3.5mm Audio Jack. Supports WiFi 6, and 2*Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 1000M network connectivity, Bluetooth 5.2. This Mini PC supports multiple device connection and can be used with servers, monitoring equipment, office equipment, displays, projectors, televisions, etc
【4K Triple Screen Display】Mini desktop computer is equipped with Intel UHD Graphics(max 750MHz), supports 4K video playback and AV1 decoding, connect the pc with a projector as a home theatre, enjoy a variety of entertainments. Two HDMI 2.0 ports and one DP V1.4 port allows you to multi-task efficiently on three 4K@60Hz displays
【WiFi6 & Fast BT5.2】Features the latest wireless connectivity with 802.11ax which offers speeds up to 600Mbps. Built-in Bluetooth 5.2 enables you to connect multiple wireless devices such as mice, keyboard, monitoring equipment, printer and monitor. High-speed wireless connection technology, reliable and efficient transmission speed, providing a faster internet experience for browsing and streaming. Small pc supports Wake On LAN, PXE Boot, RTC Wake and Auto Power On, ideal to use as a server
Reviewer: Kevin P Stewart
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Small, powerful and priced right
Review: Basically, I tried to do everything I could to test this unit and see if it stumbled in any way. I have not been able to make it stumble so I am very pleased with this purchase. I love the small size and because of it I may just keep components in several places and just transport the small box as my portable computer. It has plenty of power for the type of work I do, which is normal homeowner type of uses. It has all the ports I could use or anticipate needing. It has a DP Port (Display Port) which is used to string multiple monitors together. I haven’t considered this in the past, but may in the future and it will be nice to have the option with this machine. Some of the USB ports I’m using could be freed up by using Bluetooth components.I would recommend this computer for people looking for an alternative to laptops or towers and the price is right considering what you get. It also appears to me that upgrading to larger RAM and Storage may not be necessary as the cloud appears to be taking over. I upgraded my other mini to larger RAM and a 1 terabit drive. But after using this unit I’m not sure it is necessary. All in all I can’t say anything negative about the unit. I’m very pleased!Keep reading for additional detailed description.This is my second minicomputer from GMKtec. I purchased one about 1 year ago. It worked well but the SSD crashed. The company worked with me, and I was able to replace the SSD, and rebuild the software and it has been working ever since. So, they have been responsive and stand behind their products.I had a need for a second computer so spotted this and decided to give it a chance. The unit came nicely packaged and intact. All the items listed were in the package as advertised. The difference with the minicomputer is that all the peripherals are not included. I have many of the peripherals so it is not an issue for me but be aware that if you don’t you need a monitor (I’m using a small TV I had), a keyboard (I bought a $13 USB one) and a mouse (I already had one).After acquiring the components, you literally just plug the components in and turn it on. The first thing you notice is how fast the screen comes up. Remember when you would turn your computer on then go get some coffee and hope it was up and running? Not so here it is a fast boot up.It went through some introductory screens and askes you some questions. The only one that gave me hesitation was the password one. It turns out this is to log into the computer every time you turn it on. So, make that a simple one to remember. I didn’t but went in to change it later.It comes loaded with Microsoft Windows 11After that I started downloading software and Apps, all the ones that I use. I had no difficulty or problems with any of them. I connected it wirelessly through my home router with no difficulty. It comes with the latest wifi-6. I’m connected with 2.4 GHz channel and get 55 Mbps download and 33.42 Mbps upload. I know this depends on your systems but shows that there is plenty of speed.The minicomputer unit is 1.5 inches high and 3 3/8 inches square (see picture). Plenty of USB ports and if necessary, you can put a USB expander in one port. I used the headphones jack to listen to some music and connected my Bluetooth ear buds also both worked with a hitch and there is no lag or distortion. The package also comes with an angle support so you can hang it on the back of the monitor. This cleans up the area and make the monitor appear to be an all in one.I loaded Microsoft 365, a mechanical drawing program, iTunes and quicken and used them thinking that they may put the unit to a test for speed and any potential problems. There were none and it performed flawlessly.I have some “sleep” issues with the other unit, but this unit goes to sleep and wakes up with no issues even if left for a long period and with the monitor disconnected.Another improvement I noticed was that they have changed the way they screw the cover on. On my previous unit you had to remove the rubber feet to access the screws, and this will eventually cause problems with them coming off. This newer unit has the screws accessible trough the feet. This is much better for those looking to do any upgrading.

Reviewer: David
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The GMK Tec NucBox G3 is a great little Mini PC!
Review: The GMK Tec NucBox G3 is a great little Mini PC!It’s packaged nicely, and setting it up was a breeze. It’s preloaded with Windows 11, and took just a short amount of time to set up. Some necessary updates took a little longer to download and install, but for most of that time it’s possible to work on other things with the Mini PC, so it wasn’t a big deal at all.This NucBox G3 has a good amount of RAM and Hard Drive Storage, especially for such a little machine. 16 GB of RAM is enough for these use cases, which are running Office Programs, Web Browsing, and playing YouTube Videos, etc. And the 1 TB Hard Drive should be more than enough storage.The system manages resources well for the above tasks, and everything runs smoothly. This is my first time using Windows 11, and it seems good so far. Sometimes Microsoft has to work out the kinks with every other OS release, but hopefully at this point they’ve gotten the bugs out of Windows 11.Regarding the hardware, the NucBox G3 is small and unobtrusive, but still manages to have a solid amount of connectivity. There are 2 USB Ports on the front, and 2 on the back, and one could always expand with a USB Hub. 2 HDMI Ports are nice in case a dual-monitor setup is needed, and both Video and Audio via HDMI work flawlessly. Also included are a Security Lock, an Ethernet Port, and a 3.5mm Audio Jack. The internal Wi-Fi 6 Card performs well, and there’s also Bluetooth 5.2 internally.I’m going to keep Windows 11, but if you prefer Linux, that would be an option.All in all, I’m stoked about the NucBox G3 Mini PC. It’s great for what we’re using it for, and is a really good value to boot! I definitely recommend the NucBox G3 from GMK Tec!

Reviewer: Tickerguy
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Understand the limitations, great little box.
Review: What its NOT: A high-performance machine.What it IS: A very-competent modest desktop device, with Windows, can handle multiple monitors (three) of reasonable resolution (e.g. 24" screens), is very power efficient, quiet and puts off little heat.One caveat: Due to the size of the case full-length nVME sticks WILL NOT FIT. This does limit your choices if you need more storage -- or want a faster one, as at least the smaller storage units come with MSATA (and not nVME) devices in them. However the connector is not blocked and the BIOS claims they're supported so at least theoretically an nVME drive of the correct length SHOULD work.For what these are designed to be - compact, power-sipping and suitable for office, remote work, web browsing and similar, or even potentially as a media player (from other storage) in a home theater setup they are nice and inexpensive. On a bang-for-the-buck basis they're very hard to beat and can easily mount right on the back of a monitor as well. For semi-embedded use (assuming you are smart about storage and possible corruption of the boot on power loss) they can be set to power on when connected in the BIOS too which is nice.It would APPEAR that a no-BS power-delivery USB adapter should run one which makes for a potential mobile use device given the availability of PD car adapters with 20V output but I've yet to attempt it and don't know if it would be stable. One caution is that consumer-grade SSDs are not power protected and as such there is a risk of scrambling it with unsolicited power failures so do take backups to something and be able to restore it if that happens (e.g. using Macrium.)

Reviewer: William Richards
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Easy set up and very fast operation
Review: Plugged it in, logged in and got my data copied over from a different computer. The unit itself is very fast, quiet and light weight. I love this computer. I great as a simple desk computer.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Small and mighty is how I would describe it. Easy set up and up and running in no time. Purchased for office work emails etc and this little box which fits in the palm of your hand.is ideal for those tasks. For the price paid extremely happy with my purchase.

Reviewer: Hasan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Excellent. I recommend it.

Reviewer: Matthew Wakem
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: It's great and works well 👍 nice and compact I like that I can hang it on the wall

Reviewer: Norm
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Wanted something more powerful than a Pi 5 and this seemed to fit the bill.Very good value (£139.95 12Gb/256Gb) for the specs,Impressive set of ports (3 x USB3.2, 2 x Eth 2.5Gbs, 2 x HDMI, DP)12Gb memory is fixed, M2 NVMe is the smaller 2242 size.Ran Win 11 Pro initially but easily swapped it to linux (Debian and Ubuntu) without any issues.Happy with the purchase

Reviewer: Exis
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
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Customers say

Customers find the computer offers good value for money and performs well. It's a fast-booting, general-purpose desktop device that runs multiple servers without slowdown. They appreciate its compact size and portability. The setup process was easy, with Chrome working in 8 minutes.

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