At the same time, the maximum possible number of interfaces should be placed in the case of such a device, and a large storage capacity should also be provided. If all these conditions are met, a mini PC can be considered as a compact replacement for a desktop computer or used as a universal media player when connected to a TV in the living room.

It is unlikely that any model can meet all these criteria, but some turned out to be quite close to the ideal. To conduct tests, we selected eleven modern mini-PCs priced from 13,800 to 60,500 rubles from manufacturers HP, Lenovo, Zotac, Intel, Acer, Asus and Fujitsu. Among these models, we tested the most compact PC for office tasks the size of a plastic card and a high-performance gaming computer in a liter case. Check for best 4g computer 

Nine of the eleven models come preloaded with Windows 10, five with Home and four with Pro. Two mini PCs (Zotac Mi553 and Asus VivoMini) come without OS pre-installed.

Intel NUC6i7KYK
Our number one choice is the Intel NUC6i7KYK. It is equipped with a Core i7 6770HQ processor, as well as a large amount of RAM and disk space. This beast will cope with games without any problems (of course, you will have to look for compromises in the graphics settings - this is the price for a compact computer). The PC has an Iris Pro graphics chipset that allows you to easily view content in . It also supports video output via HDMI or DisplayPort.

HP Elite Slice

The HP Elite Slice is on the list not only because it looks flawless, but also because it has low-profile and high-end hardware. It's also a modular mini PC that allows parts to be upgraded over time. In fact, this mini PC comes with a lot: a conference soundbar, a wireless phone charger, an optical drive, and a VESA mount. You will have no problems with everyday tasks on this mini PC, as well as with the coolest games.

In addition, you can add many elements to Elite Slice, but by default it has a 1TB hard drive, 128GB SSD, 16GB of RAM, Iris Pro graphics card and Intel Core i5 processor. You can also upgrade the RAM up to 32 GB.

Software
The device runs pre-installed 64-bit Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Home - it depends on the configuration. There are versions with Endless OS based on Linux, a very simple and intuitive operating system that is suitable for basic tasks.

At the BIOS level, very decent customization and security. In the menu of the BIOS itself, you can select the Russian language, the password for the BIOS is 12 characters long, and not 8, as usual. For greater security, it allows the use of special characters !§$%&/()=?+-*/. The BIOS is also protected from overwriting, there is anti-virus protection for boot sectors.