We just crowned the Minisforum G1 Pro as our top mini PC of the year — and it’s $450 off right now
The Minisforum G1 Pro might look like a PS5, but it packs desktop hardware including an Nvidia RTX GPU into an easily upgradeable case.
The Minisforum G1 Pro has been declared the best mini PC of the year by Tom's Guide Awards for 2026. This compact gaming machine, smaller than a PS5 Slim, packs desktop-grade hardware such as an Nvidia RTX GPU, dynamic RGB lighting, and an easily upgradable chassis. Currently priced at $1,699 on Newegg, it's a $450 discount from its original $2,149 price.
Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX processor, 32GB DDR5 memory, and a 1TB SSD, the G1 Pro offers powerful performance for 1440p gaming. The mini PC features an Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU, dual DisplayPort 2.1 connections, dual HDMI 2.1 ports, a DisplayPort 1.4a port, dual USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, a headphone jack, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and a fast 5 gigabit Ethernet port.
Despite its small form factor, the G1 Pro comes with a dedicated graphics card, a large 1TB SSD, and the option to add more storage and memory, making it a highly upgradeable system. Its compact size, sleek design, and impressive performance earned it the title of best mini PC of the year.
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