It's official - Amazon's Prime Day mini PC deals will launch on July 8 - July 11. But there's no need to wait until the summer sales start, as I'm seeing great early discounts on some of our top-rated mini PCs before Prime Day even starts.
Topping my list right now is the Apple Mac mini (M4), which gets a pre-Prime Day price-cut in both the US (click here) and the UK (click here). This small but mighty machine is ranked top in my round-up of the best mini PCs around, given its sheer power for office tasks and content creation, all at an attractive price.
As I do every year, I'll be hunting down the biggest discounts and best deals on a whole range of mini computers. I've lined up a selection below if you can't wait until Prime Day. And for more savings, check out our hub for the best Prime Day deals across a whole range of technology.
Early mini PC deals in the US
Early Prime Day mini PC deals in the UK
Amazon Prime Day mini PC deals: what to look for
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You'll see plenty of mini PC deals over Prime Day Here's what I'd be checking when choosing any deal.
Specs
A lot of mini PCs can be upgraded with better components, but if you're looking to get started out of the box, this is what I'd look for.
For basic office tasks or photo editing, try to get a minimum Intel i5 / AMD Ryzen 5, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. And the more memory and storage you can get, the better. You shouldn't need to worry about a dedicated GPU for these tasks, an integrated graphics card should be fine.
For high-end tasks like gaming and video editing, an absolute minimum would be Intel i7 / AMD Ryzen 7, Nvidia GeForce 4060 GPU, 16GB or 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD storage.
Design and construction
Some mini PCs are built from plastic, others will have a cool aluminum chassis, making them harder-wearing. Some will be little square boxes, while others take on a desktop tower-like design, so it's worth considering the space it's intended for. If you're trying to tuck everything out of the way, check for VESA mount support, as not all mini PCs can be mounted.
Ports
Unlike modern laptops, most mini PCs have plenty of ports for connecting peripherals and monitors. Good ones to have include USB4 and Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, and DisplayPort for attaching one or more screens.
Price
One of our biggest issues when reviewing mini PCs is the price - they can be outstanding machines like the ROG NUC 970, but for us, the price has to offer great value for money.
AI
Most AI still takes place in the cloud, so don't worry about any mini PC adding AI to its title. While there may be performance boosts, most users probably won't need it (at least not yet).
Amazon Prime Day mini PC deals: FAQs
Will I need an Amazon Prime subscription to get Prime Day mini PC deals?
Yes, you'll need a Prime membership to take advantage of any Prime Day mini PC deals when the sales start. However, some mini PCs will be discounted for general users.
How do I become an Amazon Prime member?
You can sign up for Amazon Prime for $14.99 / £8.99 a month or $139 / £95 for a year.
However, new subscribers can take advantage of the 30-day Amazon Prime free trial to buy the deals. You can only use this if you've never been a member before, so it won't be available if you've used it already or if you've signed up for Amazon Prime in the past.
While on the free trial, you get all the other membership benefits including free shipping, access to Prime Video and much more. Do read our Amazon Prime review for full coverage of what you get as part of a membership. That can help you decide if you want to cancel Amazon Prime once your free trial has ended to avoid being charged the monthly fee.
When is Amazon Prime Day 2025?
This summer's Prime Day will kick off on July 8 and end at midnight on July 11 in your territory.
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