6 back-to-school mini PCs benchmarked by our team (that won

A good mini PC for students needs to do more than chunter along running Microsoft Word and a browser full of tabs. As hardware editor, my team and I have put hundreds of mini desktop PCs to the test – but I wanted to highlight the best all-rounders for schoolwork.

As I say, we’ve reviewed all the best mini PCs. But out of all those machines, these 6 models here stand out to me as top picks for college and university thanks to their ability to tackle office software, content creation, and even some gaming. Click View details to find out why each mini PC shines for students, and read our review notes.

I’ve specifically selected compact PCs that deliver great performance across a range of tasks at a range of prices, from top budget picks to slightly more expensive powerhouse machines (but nothing that’ll wipe out your student loan). For more school-ready devices, we’ve also rounded up the best cheap back-to-school laptops you can get right now.


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