Black Friday doesn’t officially kick off until November 28, but there are some great early mini PC deals here now.
Big names like Apple, Beelink, Minisforum, and Geekom have started rolling out strong discounts on popular models, some with bonus bundles, too. (Geekom, for example, is throwing in a free wireless keyboard and mouse with select systems - while stocks last.)
Easily the best bargain to be had right now is the Apple Mac Mini M4 at $499 (down from its usual $599) on Amazon.com and £525 (down from £599) on Amazon.co.uk. These are among the best prices we’ve seen for this product this year.
I’ve tracked mini PC pricing across multiple Black Friday seasons, and these early cuts point to 2025 shaping up as strong year for compact desktops.
Because we’ve tested many of these mini PC first-hand, the picks below focus on models that deliver trusted performance, efficient cooling, and long-term value. Scroll down for the latest verified deals and ongoing updates as new offers go live.
What's new? Black Friday may be under two weeks away now, but there’s no need to wait - I’ve already found some unmissable mini PC deals to take advantage of right now.
Early Black Friday mini PC deals in the US
- Amazon: Mini PCs from under $200
- Best Buy: Save up to $230 on mini PC deals
- Dell: Deals on business mini PCs from $399
- Walmart: Mini computer deals from under $100
Early Black Friday mini PC deals in the UK
- Amazon: Mini PCs under £200
- Currys: Mini desktop PCs from £179
- Dell: Mini PC deals from under £300
Black Friday mini PC deals: Frequently asked questions
When does Black Friday start and when does it end?
Black Friday 2025 officially starts on November 28, and continues through to Cyber Monday on December 1.
However, expect early deals and retailers choosing to start their sales earlier. Best Buy, for instance, began its Black Friday sales on October 31.
For the latest deals, bookmark this page - I'll be regularly updating with the best deals on mini PCs right through until December.
How do I choose the right Black Friday mini PC deal?
There's so many different mini PC configurations and specs, it can be tricky to figure out which one is right for your use.
If you're looking at Apple's mini PC, opt for a machine like the Apple Mac mini M4 - alongside productivity tasks, we found it excellent at photo and video editing.
If it's a Windows mini PC, it can be useful to get one that can be upgraded. If you can get a better processor or more RAM, it's worth the investment for seamless performance. But these are the minimum specs I recommend looking for.
Component | Minimum for business | Minimum for creators | Minimum for gamers |
|---|---|---|---|
CPU | Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 U-series | Intel Core i7, AMD Ryzen 7 H-series, Apple M4 | Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 H-series |
GPU | Integrated graphics | Nvidia RTX 4060 (if integrated, check it supports eGPU) / not applicable for Mac mini | Nvidia RTX 4060 (if integrated, check it supports eGPU) |
RAM | 16GB | 32GB / 16GB (M4 only) | 16GB |
SSD | 512GB | 1TB | 1TB |
U-series and H-series - what's the difference?
When looking at mini PC deals over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you'll come across processors appended with either a U or a H (or HX or HS). What does this mean for you?
U stands for Ultra-low-power. These processors are tailored to efficiency and best-suited for business use like opening office apps and browsing.
H stands for High Performance. These CPUs are designed for long-term tasks without throttling performance, and are ideal for tasks like video editing and gaming.
HS (High Performance Slim) chips run at a lower wattage than H-series chips, but still deliver similar performance and efficiency. I think of them as the middle-ground between U- and H-series processors.
HX (High Performance Extreme) is the absolute best for performance, and are best for professional-grade creative workloads and higher-end gaming.
Do I need a graphics card?
If you're a business user, you're unlikely to need a discrete (or dedicated) graphics card. It adds to the expense and it's not required for running office software.
If you're a content creator or gamer, you'll definitely want a graphics card. The trouble is, most mini PCs have integrated graphics like the Iris Xe or Radeon 780M, although some will have laptop-style GPUs.
If you do need a graphics card for your workflow, check that the mini PC has an OCuLink port that lets you add an external GPU (sometimes referred to as an eGPU). Where that's an option, I'll include it in the mini PC deal box above.
Is Black Friday and Cyber Monday a good time to buy a mini pc?
Absolutely - after covering Black Friday sales for years now, I see plenty of big price-drops on mini PCs across the board, from budget models to high-specced machines in the run up and throughout the cyber sales event.
Which mini PC deal should I choose over Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
If you're opting for an Apple device, the Mac mini with the M4 processor is usually discounted for Black Friday, as it is now. While you may see older models like the Mac mini M2 on sale, I'd recommend choosing any M4 configuration. Performance is better, it's twice as fast, and superior in just about every way.
For Windows mini PCs, there's typically a wide choice available over the sales event, from budget models that are best-suited for office tasks to high-performance machines with top-end specs that are suitable for productivity tasks, content creation, and gaming. I see so many different configurations, you're really limited only by your budget.
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