The AOOSTAR G-Flip is an unusual mini PC that has a 5 inch touchscreen display on the lid, which can flip upward so it's visible from the front. When AOOSTAR first launched the G-Flip series nearly a year ago it was only available with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Strix Point processor. But since then the company has expanded the lineup with models featuring Ryzen 9 8945HS Hawk Point and Intel Core Ultra Series 1 Meteor Lake processors.

The MINISFORUM N5 Air is a new network-attached storage system that's nearly identical to the MINISFORUM N5 that first launched in 2025. It has the same AMD Ryzen 7 255 octa-core processor, support for up to 96GB of DDR5-5400 memory, and support for up to 5 hard drives and 3 M.2 SSDs. But the new model has a $499 starting price, making it about $100 cheaper than the MINISFORUM N5.

The EX1 is a small desktop computer with an AMD Ryzen Hawk Point processor and a decent range of I/O and connectivity features including a USB4, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0, and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports. It's available from AliExpress under a couple of different brand names, with prices ranging from around $480 to $950 (the former seems like a good deal, while the latter does not).

The MSI Cubi Z AI 8M is a 136 x 132 x 50mm (5.4" x 5.2" x 2") computer with support for up to 64GB of DDR5-5600 memory, an M.2 2280 slot for a PCIe 4.0 x4  SSD, and plenty of I/O features including dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports, two HDMI ports, and seven USB ports. With support for up to an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS Hawk Point processor, the little computer should offer decent CPU and graphics performance for most day to day tasks.

Earlier this year Asus introduced a mini PC called the ExpertCenter PN54 with support for up to an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 Krackan Point processor. Now the company is adding a new model called the ExpertCenter PN54-S1 to the family. The two computers are the same shape and size and have the same set of ports. The key difference is that the new model is powered by a Ryzen 200 Hawk Point processor, which means it should be a little cheaper.

The Maxtang MTN-FP850 is a small desktop computer that measures 127 x 129 x 55mm (5" x 5.1" x 2.2") and features room inside for up to 96GB of user-replaceable memory and up to two SSDs. While the system isn't yet available for purchase, Maxtang has posted a product page with specifications and other details on its website, so we know that the mini PC will be available with AMD Ryzen AI 200 "Hawk Point" and Ryzen AI 300 "Strix Point" processor options.

The AYANEO AM01S is a mini PC with a case designed to evoke a desktop computer from the 1980s, and a built-in 4 inch display that flips up from the top of the system. When AYANEO first launched the little computer last year it was available with Ryzen 8040HS processor options based on AMD's Hawk Point architecture. Now the company has launched…

The AOOSTAR MACO is a small, relatively inexpensive computer that packs a lot of features into its little aluminum-alloy body. Available now in China for about 1999 CNY ($280) and up, the AOOSTAR Maco is available with a choice of AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 or Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS Hawk Point processor options and features a robust set of ports including USB4, OCuLink and 2.5 GbE LAN.

Over the past few days I've spotted a bunch of mini PCs from Chinese brands that are using a new processor based on slightly older technology. The AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 processor is an 8-core, 16-thread chip that's made for the Chinese market, but which is showing up in mini PCs shipped to customers globally. The processor is the latest member of the AMD…

The GMK NucBox K12 is a small desktop computer with an OCuLink port for a high-speed connection to an external graphics dock or other accessories, support for up to 128GB of DDR5-5600 memory, up to three SSDs, and dual 2.5 Gb Ethernet ports. If all of that sounds familiar, that's because it could also describe the GMK EVO-T1 that went on sale in July…

The MINISFORUM N5 and N5 Pro are network-attached storage (NAS) devices with the kind of specs that that read like a power user's wish list. There's support for up to eight storage devices (5 hard drives and three NVMe SSDs), a PCIe x16 slot, 10 Gigabit and 5 Gigabit LAN ports, and an OCuLink connector. After unveiling the N5 Pro during CES…

Earlier this year mini PC maker MINISFORUM launched a compact desktop computer called the MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro. With an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Strix Point processor, it combined a 12-core, 24-thread CPU with 16-core graphics and an NPU that delivers up to 50 TOPS of AI performance. But with a $929 starting price, the little computer may be a bit expensive for some potential customers.

The Ninkear MBOX 8 Pro is a mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor and plenty of ports that offer support for up to three displays and two wired network connections (thanks to 2.5 GbE and Gigabit Ethernet ports). What makes this mini PC unusual though is a modular design that basically splits the body of the computer in half.

The MINISFORUM A1 X1 Pro is a small desktop computer that combines an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 "Strix Point" processor with up to 96GB of RAM and PCIe 4.0 storage. First announced in January, the A1 X1 Pro is now available for pre-order with prices starting at $899 for a model with 32GB of memory and 1TB of storage.

The AOOSTAR WTR MAX  is an upcoming network attached storage device with support for up to 6 hard drives and 6 SSDs, an AMD Ryzen 8040HS "Hawk Point" processor, support for up to 32GB of DDR5-5600 dual-channel memory, and four high-speed networking ports. In other words, it's like the big sibling of the AOOSTAR WTR Pro, a 4-bay NAS that's currently available with a choice of…

The new Shuttle XPC nano NA10H7 is a compact desktop computer that measures 132 x 143 x 55mm (5.2" x 5.63" x 2.17") and feature a AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor and support for up to 64GB of DDDR5-5600 memory. While the processor at the heart of the computer is based on AMD's "Hawk Point" architecture rather than newer, more powerful options like Strix Point, Kracken Point, or Strix Halo, it still offers pretty decent CPU and graphics performance in an energy-efficient package.

The AYANEO 3 is a handheld gaming PC with a 7 inch display that comes with a choice of OLED or LCD display panels, AMD Ryzen 7 8840U or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor options, and memory and storage options ranging from 16GB/512GB to 64GB/4TB. But what really makes this handheld stand out is its modular controllers: the left and right controller sections can be popped out, flipped around, swapped, or replaced.

The GPD Win Mini (2025) is a handheld gaming PC with 7 inch, 120 Hz display, support for up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Strix Point processor, and a clamshell design that makes the system look a little like a tiny laptop. It even has a QWERTY keyboard designed to let you type with your thumbs - the game controllers are positioned above the keyboard, and there's a touchpad squeezed between them.

The ONEXPLAYER G1 is a mini-laptop with an 8.8 inch, 2560 x 1600 pixel, 144 Hz display and a small RGB backlit keyboard that's just large enough for touch typing. But it's also a handheld gaming PC - that keyboard is removable. Lift it away from the computer and you'll find a set of built-in game controllers, along with a capacitive touch keyboard for thumb typing at the bottom of the screen.

The Gigabyte BRIX Extreme mini PC is getting a modest spec bump this year. The new BRIX GB-BER7-8840 is a 139.1 x 134.2 x 43.8mm (5.5" x 5.3" x 1.7") computer with an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U "Hawk Point" processor, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, and support for up to four displays. It's very similar to the BRIX GB-BER7-7840 from 2023. The only real difference is that it has a newer processor, but the only difference between the Ryzen 7 7840U and 8840U chips is that the newer model has a slightly higher-performance NPU that delivers 16 TOPS of AI performance rather than 10 TOPS.

AMD's most powerful new mobile processors are the company's new Strix Halo chips for gaming laptops and mobile workstations and the new Z2 Extreme processor, which brings Strix Point features to handheld gaming PCs. But the company is also expanding its Ryzen AI 300 lineup with new "Kracken Point" chips for mainstream laptops and mini PCs, while also introducing a new 

The GMK NucBox K11 is a 5.2" x 5" x 2.3" desktop computer with an unusual design feature: a clear panel on the top of the case that reveals a large fan with RGB lighting effects. But while the RGB LED lights are purely for looks, the fan is one of two inside the computer that are designed to let the included AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor run at up to 70 watts without difficulty.

The System76 Pangolin is a thin, light, and powerful laptop with a big screen, an AMD processor, and a choice of GNU/Linux distributions including Ubuntu and Pop!_OS. Linux PC company System76 has been selling versions of the Pangolin laptop since 2020, and this week the company introduced a new model with an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS Hawk Point processor and support for up to 96GB of RAM and up to 16TB of storage.