Hi! February 2025 brought a fresh wave of mini PCs that stand out for their mix of compact size and performance. These new models use modern processors, support current graphics technologies, and offer versatile solutions for home, office, and entertainment. Below are the best mini PCs of the month.

Gigabyte BRIX GB-BTIP-N150

Gigabyte BRIX GB-BTIP-N150 is a new addition to the BRIX lineup. This mini PC is aimed at basic tasks, media playback, and everyday use. It combines an energy-efficient processor, a compact chassis, and support for basic expansion options.

It is a good fit for users who need a low-noise, power-efficient computer for document work, web browsing, and video playback. Its performance is sufficient for most basic tasks, and the small footprint makes it easy to place just about anywhere.

• Processor: Intel® N150 (Alder Lake-N, 4 cores, 4 threads, 6W TDP)
• Memory: 1 DDR5 SO-DIMM slot, up to 16 GB
• Storage: 1× M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 SSD
• Graphics: Intel® UHD Graphics
• Ports:
  • 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
  • 2× USB 2.0
  • 1× HDMI 2.0
  • 1× DisplayPort 1.4
  • 1× RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
  • 1× 3.5 mm audio out
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
• Power draw: up to 15W
• Cooling: active
• Dimensions: 115 × 115 × 40 mm (4.53 × 4.53 × 1.57 in)

The Gigabyte BRIX GB-BTIP-N150 went on sale in February 2025. Estimated pricing starts at about $290, depending on the configuration.

KAMRUI Essenx E1

KAMRUI Essenx E1 is a mini PC released in February 2025. It is aimed at users who need a compact, affordable computer for basic tasks such as office apps, web browsing, online learning, and multimedia. The Essenx E1 emphasizes energy efficiency, silent operation, and ease of use.

It is a practical option for home users and students. The system uses a power-efficient processor and integrated graphics, making it suitable for video playback, document work, and light computing tasks. Thanks to its compact form factor, it fits easily on a desk or behind a monitor.

• Processor: Intel® N100 (Alder Lake-N, 4 cores, 4 threads, 6W TDP)
• Memory: 8 GB LPDDR5 (soldered, not upgradeable)
• Storage: 256 GB M.2 SATA SSD
• Graphics: Intel® UHD Graphics
• Ports:
  • 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
  • 2× USB 2.0
  • 1× HDMI 2.0
  • 1× DisplayPort 1.4
  • 1× RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
  • 1× 3.5 mm audio out
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
• Power draw: up to 15W
• Cooling: passive (fanless)
• Dimensions: 120 × 120 × 30 mm (4.72 × 4.72 × 1.18 in)

The KAMRUI Essenx E1 went on sale in February 2025. Estimated pricing starts at about $209.

System76 Meerkat

System76 updated its Meerkat mini PC with the latest Intel® Meteor Lake processors. The device ships with Ubuntu or Pop!_OS preinstalled, which makes it an attractive choice for Linux users.

The updated Meerkat offers improved performance thanks to the new processors while keeping its compact form factor. It is suitable for a wide range of tasks, from office work and web browsing to software development and multimedia use.

• Processor: Intel® Meteor Lake (exact configurations TBD)
• Memory: up to 64 GB DDR4
• Storage: SSD options with different capacities
• Graphics: integrated Intel graphics
• Ports: USB Type-A and Type-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5 mm audio jack
• Wireless: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (versions TBD)
• Dimensions: compact chassis (exact dimensions TBD)

The exact release date and pricing for the refreshed System76 Meerkat had not yet been announced.

ACEMAGIC F3A

ACEMAGIC introduced the new F3A mini PC powered by AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. The system is aimed at users who need high performance in a compact form factor.

The F3A is suitable for a broad range of tasks, from office work and media consumption to software development and applications that use AI technologies. Thanks to the powerful processor and integrated graphics, the device delivers strong performance while remaining energy-efficient.

• Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (12 cores, 24 threads)
• Memory: up to 96 GB DDR5 at up to 5600 MHz
• Storage: M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSD slot
• Graphics: integrated AMD Radeon
• Ports: 1× HDMI 2.1, 1× DisplayPort 2.0, 1× USB Type-C (video and data), 2× 2.5GbE,
• Wireless: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (versions TBD)
• Cooling: active cooling with heat pipes and two fans
• Extra: customizable RGB lighting

There is no sales date or pricing information for the ACEMAGIC F3A yet.

HEIGAOLA F9C

HEIGAOLA F9C is a compact, fanless mini PC powered by Intel® N100 (Alder Lake-N). Its passive cooling system ensures silent operation, and the presence of four 2.5GbE ports makes it ideal for networking and server applications.

Thanks to its four high-speed Ethernet ports, the HEIGAOLA F9C is well suited for use as a server, router, or network gateway. Passive cooling ensures silent operation, which is especially valuable in office or home environments. The device supports memory and storage upgrades, so it can be adapted to the user's needs.

• Processor: Intel® N100 (Alder Lake-N)
• Memory: 8 GB DDR4-3200 (upgradeable)
• Storage: 128 GB SSD (upgradeable)
• Graphics: integrated Intel® UHD Graphics
• Ports: 4× 2.5GbE, 1× HDMI 2.1, 1× USB 3.1 Type-C (video and data), 2× USB 3.0 Type-A, 2× USB 2.0 Type-A, 1× 3.5 mm audio jack, 1× microSD card slot (up to 512 GB), 1× COM port, 1× USB-C (power only, 12V)
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2
• Dimensions: 171 × 112 × 31 mm (6.73 × 4.41 × 1.22 in)
• Power: via USB-C (12V DC)

The HEIGAOLA F9C is available for about $260 for the configuration with 8 GB of RAM and a 128 GB SSD. Other configurations with different storage capacities and different Ethernet-port counts are also available.

By the way, if you work with mini PCs, feel free to share which model you use and what its advantages are.