Best Black Friday mini PC deals 2024: big savings on small-form desktop computers

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When it comes to the best Black Friday mini PC deals, I'm seeing a lot of price fluctuation - so unless you're looking at the Apple Mac mini M4, which has dropped slightly since my last update, I'd advise holding off buying for now.

My team and I are constantly reviewing the best mini PCs and right now, the M4 Mac mini remains my top pick. Compact, powerful, and cheaper now than ever before in the US (here), with only a small price-drop in the UK (here).

Throughout Black Friday and Cyber Monday, I'll be rounding up all the latest discounts and deals on mini PC models. For more savings on the latest technology, visit our Black Friday deals hub.

Top Black Friday mini PC deals in the US

Apple Mac mini M4
Apple Mac mini M4: was $574 now $549

The new Apple Mac mini is easily one of the top mini PCs you can get right now (see our review here). With a more powerful CPU and twice the RAM, there's no reason to buy the cheaper M2 version available elsewhere. False economy if you ask me. Just get this one for productivity tasks, as well as photo and video editing. As an added bonus, you get support for Apple Intelligence as well.

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Beelink S12 Pro
Beelink S12 Pro: was $210 now $179

Despite a wallet-friendly price, the S12 Pro has a 3.4GHz Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake-N100 processor, 16GB of DDR4 memory, and support for up to two 4K displays via HDMI. It ships with a 500GB SSD, but is upgrade-friendly up to 2TB with a 2.5-inch 7mm HDD or an M.2 SSD.

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Geekom AX7 Pro
Geekom AX7 Pro : was $749 now $699

The Geekom AX7 Pro mini PC boasts a Ryzen 9 chip, 32GB RAM, and 2TB SSD for stoage. Expect a smooth performance with this one.

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Beelink EQI12
Beelink EQI12: was $489 now $389

Perfect for productivity tasks, this mini PC features a 12th gen Core i7 chip. 24GB RAM, and 500GB SSD storage. That makes it ideal for most tasks, including running office apps and photo editing.

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GMKtec Nucbox G3
GMKtec Nucbox G3: was $240 now $205

This mini PC might not set the world alight (see our review here), but for lightweight productivity tasks at a reasonable price, it's tough to beat. This model comes equipped with 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD. And while a cheaper model is available, I'd avoid any Windows machine with 8GB RAM if I were you.

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Asus NUC 14 Pro
Asus NUC 14 Pro: was $541 now $489

This ultra-powered mini PC is the perfect choice for someone who wants a flexible machine with internal access, this could be the one for you. The tool-less chassis access makes upgrading faster and safer, and with an Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor and Wi-Fi sensing, you’ll always be connected and secure.

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Top Black Friday mini PC deals in the UK

Apple Mac mini M4
Apple Mac mini M4: £590

It is the best mini PC on the market right now. I discourage anyone to buy the M2 version for slightly cheaper. This one has twice the memory, a much faster CPU, a smaller footprint, Apple Intelligence and quicker wireless connectivity.

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Geekom AX7 Pro
Geekom AX7 Pro : was £799 now £699

The Geekom AX7 Pro features an AMD Ryzen 9 processor, 32GB RAM, and 2TB SSD which should be more than enougn storage for most people. With these specs, this feels like a compact workhorse.

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HP Pro 400 G9
HP Pro 400 G9: was £879 now £530

Powered by Intel’s Core i5 Processor and with an 8GB RAM, the HP Pro 400 G9 comes with 256GB SSD Capacity so can handle multitasking tasks with ease. The PC runs on Windows 11 Pro for a stable and reliable experience. This is a great choice for your productivity.

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Beelink S12 Pro
Beelink S12 Pro: was £219 now £167

For a powerful mini PC at a fantastic price, we would recommend the Beelink S12 Pro. You can even upgrade the original 500GB SSD to 2TB if you need more space. The Alder Lake-N100 processor can support two 4K displays via HDMI, so is efficient without sacrificing on quality.

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Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q
Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q: was £660 now £490

A mini PC for the business professional, the Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q features a 13th Gen Intel Core i5, 256GB storage, and 8GB RAM - enough to run office apps, but you may need to upgrade for improved performance.

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Black Friday mini PC deals: Frequently asked questions

Is Black Friday a good time to buy a mini pc?

Yes, but it is definitely worth shopping around. The ongoing cost of living crisis combined with geopolitical instability means that a lot of electronics haven't seen an overall drop in price since the last Black Friday. Will the prices drop even further? Your guess is as good as mine. If vendors want to clear out old stock at the entry level, then there will be some bargains for sure.

How to buy a mini PC for Black Friday?

As for any purchases, look at your absolute maximum budget and see whether you want to go Mac or PC. If you choose the former, then there's only one choice really - the Apple Mac mini M4. If you go down the Windows route, then you will need to decide where your priorities lie. Do you want to go for a challenger brand or an established one? Should you go for a fast computer or one with plenty of memory or storage?

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Steve Clark
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Steve is TechRadar Pro’s B2B Editor for Creative & Hardware. He began in tech journalism reviewing photo editors and video editing software at the magazine Web User, where he also covered technology news, features, and how-to guides. Today, he and his team of reviewers test out a range of creative software, hardware, and office furniture. Once upon a time, he wrote TV commercials and movie trailers. Relentless champion of the Oxford comma.

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