The GMKtec is one of my favorite mini PCs for the office, scoring highly in our tests and tackling productivity tasks with total ease. I especially like the addition of OCuLink and dual 2.5G LAN ports here, too.
• Best for: Remote workers who need a mini PC capable of handling day-to-day tasks.
• The deal: The GMKtec M8 mini PC is down to $390 (was $480) at Amazon.com and now £350 (was £439) at Amazon.co.uk.
• Why it matters: We were seriously impressed with the performance of the M8 during our in-depth review, where it easily handled a range of productivity tasks during testing. Office software, video calls, browsing, it all went off without a hitch. Port selection is also great here, including dual 2.5G LAN, USB4 and OCuLink for an external GPU if you need more graphics power later, all in an ultra-compact case.
Why we recommend it
Productivity is the name of the game here, with the GMKtec M8 smashing through everyday business tasks - think running Microsoft Office or conducting online meetings - without any problem at all.
It's also well-suited for general photo editing tasks, where it handled Photoshop and Lightroom edits with surprising ease. However, if you're looking for a video editing machine, then you'll want to make use of that OCuLink port and attach an external graphics card, because out of the box, the mini PC will struggle with anything higher than HD footage.
For more top-performing machines, see our guide to the best mini PCs we've tested.
Price Context & Historical Value
The M8 has been priced at $390 for several weeks now, and I'm hoping it stays around this price for Amazon's October sale. The lowest we've seen it before now was $360, so it's possible it'll drop that low again. However, in the UK, it's seen a further £20 drop down to £350, which is a great deal. For comparison, GMKtec also lists this mini PC at $389.99 on the official site.
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Should you buy it?
✅ Buy the GMKtec M8 mini PC if...
You need a productivity-focused mini PC for work.
❌ Skip the GMKtec NucBox M8 Mini PC if...
You want to upgrade your machine, as the RAM here is soldered to the board.
