Highly reviewed picks from Beelink, Minisforum, Geekom and GMKtec
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We've tested over 100 mini PCs, and with back-to-school season now in swing, I've spotted plenty of deals under $600 on these compact machines that are pitch-perfect for dorm rooms and home offices, providing the performance needed for studying and working.
So, I've rounded up some of my favorite mini PC deals, including the excellent Geekom A6 for $549 (was $649), and the recently reviewed Beelink EQi Wild Cat, now $469 (was $549), both scored 4.5 stars in our review, and both are discounted at Amazon.
Whether you need an inexpensive computer for homework and browsing or something more powerful for more demanding workloads and creative projects, these are the top mini PCs you can get for less than $600 right now.
The A6 packs a Ryzen 7 6800H, Radeon 680M graphics, 16GB DDR5 RAM, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, USB4, 2.5GbE, Wi-Fi 6E, and support for four 4K displays.
The EQi packs an Intel Wildcat Lake 304 processor, 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, 500GB UFS 3.1 storage, Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5GbE, and support for three 4K displays.
The GMKtec M5 Ultra packs a Ryzen 7 7730U, 16GB RAM, a 512GB SSD, Radeon graphics, dual 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, and support for three 8K displays.
DeskMini UM760 Slim packs a Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M graphics, 16GB DDR5 RAM, a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, USB4, 2.5GbE, Wi-Fi 6E, and triple-display support.
Geekom A5 packs a Ryzen 5 7430U, 16GB upgradable RAM, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, six USB ports, an SD card slot, 8K output, and a three-year warranty.
These five hand-picked mini PCs cover a surprisingly broad range of needs, from an inexpensive back-to-school computer to something capable of handling more demanding creative work.
The Geekom A6 is one of the strongest all-rounders, combining a Ryzen 7 6800H with Radeon 680M graphics, USB4 and support for four 4K displays. Its upgradable memory and storage also give it plenty of room to grow. In his four-and-a-half-star review, our expert Alastair said it: "packs in an impressive amount of power, which is more than enough to handle MS Office and light use of Adobe Creative Suite Apps."
The Minisforum UM760 Slim is similarly capable, with a newer Ryzen 5 7640HS and Radeon 760M graphics making it a good option for productivity, creative work and some lighter gaming.
For more straightforward school and office duties, the Geekom A5 provides 16GB of upgradable RAM and a large 1TB SSD, alongside useful extras such as six USB ports and an SD card reader. In his four-star review, expert Mark said it "delivers a thoughtful design that ticks most of the general usage boxes."
The Beelink EQi takes another approach, combining Intel's Wildcat Lake 304 processor with Thunderbolt 4 and triple 4K display support in a compact package. In his four-and-a-half-star review, Alastair said: "The EQi is highly tuned to an office environment," adding, "when opening Microsoft Office, Lightroom, and browsing the internet, the speed was surprisingly sharp. The strength of this machine comes in day-to-day office work, where it excels."