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Best Mini PC for Plex: Direct Play, Transcoding and UK Prices
Compare mini PCs for Plex by UK price, Intel media hardware, RAM and SSD. Check Direct Play, Plex Pass, transcoding and upload needs for your own library.
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Choose Beelink N100 Mini PC (16 GB RAM, 500 GB SSD) for a modest start. Another complete option: MINISFORUM CORE ULTRA 5 125U Mini PC (16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD)
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Beelink N100 Mini PC
N100 · 16 GB RAM · 500 GB SSD
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Beelink Mini PC S12 Pro, Intel Twin Lake-N100 (up to 3.4GHz), 25W TDP | 16GB DDR4 500GB SSD Windows 11 Home, 2.5G LAN, 4K Dual HDMI, WiFi 6, BT5.2, Office Mini Computer
MINISFORUM CORE ULTRA 5 125U Mini PC
CORE ULTRA 5 125U · 16 GB RAM · 512 GB SSD
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MINISFORUM M1 Lite Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (12C/14T up to 4.3GHz), 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, USB4, Triple Display (HDMI 2.1/DP 1.4/USB4), 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, BT5.2
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36 matching Mini PCsThese Intel PCs include at least 8 GB RAM and a 128 GB SSD. For Plex, check the codecs you use, graphics acceleration, operating system and any Plex Pass requirement. Your files and settings determine transcoding needs.
Beelink Mini PC MINI S12 Pro, Intel 12th Processor N100 (4C/4T, up to 3.4Ghz), 12G LPDDR5 500G SSD Mini Computer Windows 11 Home, 4K Dual Display, 25W TDP/WiFi 6/BT5.2/ RJ45 2.5G
N100 · 12 GB RAM · 500 GB SSD
£279.00 GBP
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Beelink Mini PC MINI S12 Pro, Intel 12th Processor N100 (4C/4T, up to 3.4Ghz), 12G LPDDR5 500G SSD Mini Computer Windows 11 Home, 4K Dual Display, 25W TDP/WiFi 6/BT5.2/ RJ45 2.5G
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Beelink MINI S12 Pro Mini PC, Intel Alder Lake N100(4C/4T, up to 3.4GHz) 25W TDP, Mini Computer Windows11 Home, 12GB LPDDR5 500GB SSD Mini Desktop PC, 4K Dual Display HDMI/USB3/2.5G LAN/WiFi6/BT5.2
N100 · 12 GB RAM · 500 GB SSD
£289.00 GBP
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Beelink MINI S12 Pro Mini PC, Intel Alder Lake N100(4C/4T, up to 3.4GHz) 25W TDP, Mini Computer Windows11 Home, 12GB LPDDR5 500GB SSD Mini Desktop PC, 4K Dual Display HDMI/USB3/2.5G LAN/WiFi6/BT5.2
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Beelink Mini PC N100(4C/4T,up to 3.4GHz),12th Alder Lake,Mini Desktop 12G LPDDR5 RAM 512G M.2 SATA SSD,Mini Computer 4K Dual HDMI/2.5G RJ45/Wifi6/BT5.2
N100 · 12 GB RAM · 512 GB SSD
£289.00 GBP
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Beelink Mini PC N100(4C/4T,up to 3.4GHz),12th Alder Lake,Mini Desktop 12G LPDDR5 RAM 512G M.2 SATA SSD,Mini Computer 4K Dual HDMI/2.5G RJ45/Wifi6/BT5.2
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Beelink Mini PC 13th Gen Intel Alder Lake-N150 (up to 3.6GHz) MINI S13 Mini PC Windows 11 Home, 12GB LPDDR5 500GB SSD Business Mini Desktop PC, 4K Dual Display, HDMI/WiFi 6/BT5.2/RJ45 2.5G
N150 · 12 GB RAM · 500 GB SSD
£299.00 GBP
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Beelink Mini PC 13th Gen Intel Alder Lake-N150 (up to 3.6GHz) MINI S13 Mini PC Windows 11 Home, 12GB LPDDR5 500GB SSD Business Mini Desktop PC, 4K Dual Display, HDMI/WiFi 6/BT5.2/RJ45 2.5G
Amazon listing · ASIN B0BZGPTLPGBeelink Mini PC S12 Pro, Intel Twin Lake-N100 (up to 3.4GHz), 25W TDP | 16GB DDR4 500GB SSD Windows 11 Home, 2.5G LAN, 4K Dual HDMI, WiFi 6, BT5.2, Office Mini Computer
N100 · 16 GB RAM · 500 GB SSD
£299.00 GBP
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Amazon listing · ASIN B0C2HH2R4RBeelink MINI S12 Pro Mini PC, Intel Alder Lake-N100(up to 3.60GHz) Mini Computer, 16GB DDR4 500GB SSD Office Mini Desktop PC Windows 11 Home, 25W TDP, 4K Dual HDMI/WiFi 6/BT5.2/RJ45 2.5G
N100 · 16 GB RAM · 500 GB SSD
£299.00 GBP
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Beelink MINI S12 Pro Mini PC, Intel Alder Lake-N100(up to 3.60GHz) Mini Computer, 16GB DDR4 500GB SSD Office Mini Desktop PC Windows 11 Home, 25W TDP, 4K Dual HDMI/WiFi 6/BT5.2/RJ45 2.5G
Amazon listing · ASIN B07SG9RKXCBeelink MINI S12 Pro Mini PC, Intel Alder Lake N100(4C/4T, up to 3.4GHz) 25W TDP, Mini Computer Windows11 Home, 16GB DDR4 500GB SSD Mini Desktop PC, 4K Dual Display HDMI/USB3/2.5G LAN/WiFi6/BT5.2
N100 · 16 GB RAM · 500 GB SSD
£299.00 GBP
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Beelink MINI S12 Pro Mini PC, Intel Alder Lake N100(4C/4T, up to 3.4GHz) 25W TDP, Mini Computer Windows11 Home, 16GB DDR4 500GB SSD Mini Desktop PC, 4K Dual Display HDMI/USB3/2.5G LAN/WiFi6/BT5.2
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HSIPC Alder Lake N100 Quad Core Firewall Micro Appliance, Mini PC, Nano PC, Router PC with 8G RAM 256G SSD, 4*i226-V RJ45 Port AES-NI
N100 · 8 GB RAM · 256 GB SSD
£305.00 GBP
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HSIPC Alder Lake N100 Quad Core Firewall Micro Appliance, Mini PC, Nano PC, Router PC with 8G RAM 256G SSD, 4*i226-V RJ45 Port AES-NI
Amazon listing · ASIN B0CP1VZRG7Beelink Mini PC Intel Alder Lake-N150(4C/4T, up to 3.6GHz), Mini S13 Mini Computer Windows 11 Home, 16GB RAM 500GB SSD Office Mini Desktop PC, 4K HDMI, WiFi 6/BT5.2/Dual 2.5G LAN
N150 · 16 GB RAM · 500 GB SSD
£309.00 GBP
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Beelink Mini PC Intel Alder Lake-N150(4C/4T, up to 3.6GHz), Mini S13 Mini Computer Windows 11 Home, 16GB RAM 500GB SSD Office Mini Desktop PC, 4K HDMI, WiFi 6/BT5.2/Dual 2.5G LAN
Amazon listing · ASIN B0FWKGHJC8Beelink Mini S13 Mini PC, Intel Twin Lake N150, 16G DDR4 500GB M.2 SSD
N150 · 16 GB RAM · 500 GB SSD
£309.00 GBP
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Beelink Mini S13 Mini PC, Intel Twin Lake N150, 16G DDR4 500GB M.2 SSD
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Beelink Mini PC EQ14, Intel Twin Lake-N150, 16GB DDR4 500GB SSD | (up to 3.6GHz) Office Mini Computer Windows 11 Home, 4K Dual HDMI, WiFi 6/BT5.2, Dual 2.5G LAN
N150 · 16 GB RAM · 500 GB SSD
£319.00 GBP
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Beelink Mini PC EQ14, Intel Twin Lake-N150, 16GB DDR4 500GB SSD | (up to 3.6GHz) Office Mini Computer Windows 11 Home, 4K Dual HDMI, WiFi 6/BT5.2, Dual 2.5G LAN
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Beelink EQ14 Mini PC, Intel 12th Processor N150 (4C/4T, up to 3.6Ghz), 16G DDR4 500G SSD Mini Computer Windows 11 Home, Dual 2.5G LAN/WiFi 6/BT5.2, 4K Dual Display Desktop Computer
N150 · 16 GB RAM · 500 GB SSD
£329.00 GBP
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Beelink EQ14 Mini PC, Intel 12th Processor N150 (4C/4T, up to 3.6Ghz), 16G DDR4 500G SSD Mini Computer Windows 11 Home, Dual 2.5G LAN/WiFi 6/BT5.2, 4K Dual Display Desktop Computer
Amazon listing · ASIN B0C1YH4ZDNHSIPC Twin Lake N150 Firewall Micro Appliance, Mini Computer with 16G RAM 256G SSD, 4*i226-V RJ45 Port AES-NI
N150 · 16 GB RAM · 256 GB SSD
£339.00 GBP
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HSIPC Twin Lake N150 Firewall Micro Appliance, Mini Computer with 16G RAM 256G SSD, 4*i226-V RJ45 Port AES-NI
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Ttfzzztech Firewall Mini PC Core i3 N305, 16GB DDR5 256GB SSD,2 * 10G SFP,2 x 2.5GbE i226-V LAN, Micro Firewall Appliance,Industrial Desktop PC HDMI2.0,USB2.0,TF Card Slot AES-NI ESXI
N305 · 16 GB RAM · 256 GB SSD
£363.99 GBP
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Ttfzzztech Firewall Mini PC Core i3 N305, 16GB DDR5 256GB SSD,2 * 10G SFP,2 x 2.5GbE i226-V LAN, Micro Firewall Appliance,Industrial Desktop PC HDMI2.0,USB2.0,TF Card Slot AES-NI ESXI
Amazon listing · ASIN B0DNMB6MF2MINISFORUM M1 Lite Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (12C/14T up to 4.3GHz), 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, USB4, Triple Display (HDMI 2.1/DP 1.4/USB4), 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, BT5.2
CORE ULTRA 5 125U · 16 GB RAM · 512 GB SSD
£529.00 GBP
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GEEKOM IT12 MAX Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, 16GB LPDDR5, 512GB SSD | AI Boost, High Speed LPDDR5 5600MT/s, WiFi 7&BT5.4, 4K@120Hz Quad Display, Dual 2.5G LAN for Gaming/Engineering/Design
CORE ULTRA 5 125U · 16 GB RAM · 512 GB SSD
£599.00 GBP
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GEEKOM IT12 MAX Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, 16GB LPDDR5, 512GB SSD | AI Boost, High Speed LPDDR5 5600MT/s, WiFi 7&BT5.4, 4K@120Hz Quad Display, Dual 2.5G LAN for Gaming/Engineering/Design
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro AI-Ready Mini PC (Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD, WiFi 7 + BT v5.4, Windows 11 Pro) includes Free Norton 360 Deluxe
CORE ULTRA 5 225H · 16 GB RAM · 512 GB SSD
£649.00 GBP
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro AI-Ready Mini PC (Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD, WiFi 7 + BT v5.4, Windows 11 Pro) includes Free Norton 360 Deluxe
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MINISFORUM M1 Pro-125H Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125H (14C/18T, Up to 4.5GHz), 32GB DDR5 RAM,512GB M.2 PCIe4.0 SSD, USB4/RAID/OCuLink/Wi-Fi 7/BT 5.4, 4K Quad Display
CORE ULTRA 5 125H · 32 GB RAM · 512 GB SSD
£659.00 GBP
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MINISFORUM M1 Pro-125H Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125H (14C/18T, Up to 4.5GHz), 32GB DDR5 RAM,512GB M.2 PCIe4.0 SSD, USB4/RAID/OCuLink/Wi-Fi 7/BT 5.4, 4K Quad Display
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MINISFORUM M1 Pro-125H Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125H (14C/18T, Up to 4.5GHz), 32GB DDR5 RAM,1TB M.2 PCIe4.0 SSD, USB4/RAID/OCuLink/Wi-Fi 7/BT 5.4, 4K Quad Display
CORE ULTRA 5 125H · 32 GB RAM · 1000 GB SSD
£699.00 GBP
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MINISFORUM M1 Pro-125H Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125H (14C/18T, Up to 4.5GHz), 32GB DDR5 RAM,1TB M.2 PCIe4.0 SSD, USB4/RAID/OCuLink/Wi-Fi 7/BT 5.4, 4K Quad Display
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ACEMAGIC M5 Mini PC Core i9-14900HX(24C/32T, up to 5.8GHz), 32GB DDR4 1TB NVMe PCIe4.0 SSD Mini Computer, Windows 11Pro BT5.2 WiFi6 HDMI Desktop, Support Triple 4K Display/Casual Gaming/Office/Home
CORE I9-14900HX · 32 GB RAM · 1000 GB SSD
£699.99 GBP
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ACEMAGIC M5 Mini PC Core i9-14900HX(24C/32T, up to 5.8GHz), 32GB DDR4 1TB NVMe PCIe4.0 SSD Mini Computer, Windows 11Pro BT5.2 WiFi6 HDMI Desktop, Support Triple 4K Display/Casual Gaming/Office/Home
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MINISFORUM NAB9S MINI PC 32GB DDR4 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD | Intel Core i9-13900HK (14C/20T, Up to 5.4GHz),Quad 4K Display, Dual 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.2
CORE I9-13900HK · 32 GB RAM · 1000 GB SSD
£719.00 GBP
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MINISFORUM NAB9S MINI PC 32GB DDR4 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD | Intel Core i9-13900HK (14C/20T, Up to 5.4GHz),Quad 4K Display, Dual 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.2
Amazon listing · ASIN B0H9LSPD61ASUS NUC 15 Pro AI-Ready Mini PC (Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, WiFi 7 + BT v5.4, Windows 11 Pro) includes Free Norton 360 Deluxe
CORE ULTRA 5 225H · 16 GB RAM · 1000 GB SSD
£749.00 GBP
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro AI-Ready Mini PC (Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, WiFi 7 + BT v5.4, Windows 11 Pro) includes Free Norton 360 Deluxe
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GMKtec K15 AI Mini PC Oculink with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U Processor, 32GB DDR5 RAM 1TB SSD, Desktop Computer AI Boost, 3X M.2 2280 Storage Expansion, Dual NIC 2.5GbE, HDMI 2.1, USB4
CORE ULTRA 5 125U · 32 GB RAM · 1000 GB SSD
£829.96 GBP
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GMKtec K15 AI Mini PC Oculink with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U Processor, 32GB DDR5 RAM 1TB SSD, Desktop Computer AI Boost, 3X M.2 2280 Storage Expansion, Dual NIC 2.5GbE, HDMI 2.1, USB4
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Beelink Mini PC GTi14, Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (16C/22T up to 5.1GHz), 32GB DDR5 1TB M.2 PCIe4.0 SSD Mini Computer Win11 Pro, 4K Triple Display,HDMI/DP/USB 4, 10G LAN/WiFi 7/BT5.4
CORE ULTRA 9 185H · 32 GB RAM · 1000 GB SSD
£889.00 GBP
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Beelink Mini PC GTi14, Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (16C/22T up to 5.1GHz), 32GB DDR5 1TB M.2 PCIe4.0 SSD Mini Computer Win11 Pro, 4K Triple Display,HDMI/DP/USB 4, 10G LAN/WiFi 7/BT5.4
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Mini PC CSL Narrow Box Core i3 Windows 11 Pro, Intel Core i3-N305 8X 3800MHz Turbo Cycle, 500GB M.2 SSD, 16GB DDR4 RAM, Intel UHD Graphics, HDMI 2, USB 3.2, BT 5.2, DisplayPort, Dual WiFi
N305 · 16 GB RAM · 500 GB SSD
£978.99 GBP
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Mini PC CSL Narrow Box Core i3 Windows 11 Pro, Intel Core i3-N305 8X 3800MHz Turbo Cycle, 500GB M.2 SSD, 16GB DDR4 RAM, Intel UHD Graphics, HDMI 2, USB 3.2, BT 5.2, DisplayPort, Dual WiFi
Amazon listing · ASIN B0DJP3W928Mini PC CSL Narrow Box Core i3 Windows 11 Pro, Intel Core i3-N305 8X 3800MHz Turbo Cycle, 1000GB M.2 SSD, 32GB DDR4 RAM, Intel UHD Graphics, HDMI 2, USB 3.2, BT 5.2, DisplayPort, Dual WiFi
N305 · 32 GB RAM · 1000 GB SSD
£1,007.99 GBP
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Mini PC CSL Narrow Box Core i3 Windows 11 Pro, Intel Core i3-N305 8X 3800MHz Turbo Cycle, 1000GB M.2 SSD, 32GB DDR4 RAM, Intel UHD Graphics, HDMI 2, USB 3.2, BT 5.2, DisplayPort, Dual WiFi
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MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra Workstation Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX(14C/14T, up to 5.1GHz), 32GB RAM 1TB SSD,PCIe 5.0 x16, 4× DDR5, USB4 v2, 10GbE+2.5GbE (vPro), Wi-Fi 7
CORE ULTRA 5 235HX · 32 GB RAM · 1000 GB SSD
£1,019.00 GBP
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MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra Workstation Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX(14C/14T, up to 5.1GHz), 32GB RAM 1TB SSD,PCIe 5.0 x16, 4× DDR5, USB4 v2, 10GbE+2.5GbE (vPro), Wi-Fi 7
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro AI-Ready Mini PC Desktop (Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, WiFi 7, BT 5.4, Windows 11 Pro) includes Free Norton 360 Deluxe Anti virus
CORE ULTRA 5 225H · 64 GB RAM · 2000 GB SSD
£1,094.08 GBP
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro AI-Ready Mini PC Desktop (Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, WiFi 7, BT 5.4, Windows 11 Pro) includes Free Norton 360 Deluxe Anti virus
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MINISFORUM MS-01 Mini Workstation Intel Core i9-13900H (vPro Enterprise Support) 32GB DDR5 1TB SSD Mini PC,2x 10Gbps SFP+/2x 2.5G RJ45/2x USB4/HDIM/1x PCIe4.0x16 slot/Support 3x M.2 2280/22110/U.2 SSD
CORE I9-13900H · 32 GB RAM · 1000 GB SSD
£1,099.00 GBP
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MINISFORUM MS-01 Mini Workstation Intel Core i9-13900H (vPro Enterprise Support) 32GB DDR5 1TB SSD Mini PC,2x 10Gbps SFP+/2x 2.5G RJ45/2x USB4/HDIM/1x PCIe4.0x16 slot/Support 3x M.2 2280/22110/U.2 SSD
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GEEKOM IT13 2026 Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, DDR5 32GB RAM & 1TB SSD | 2026 Ultra Power, Multi-task, 2 USB4 ,Dual HDMI, Quad Display, 6 USB, WIFI 7 & BT5.4 for Video Editing/Graphic Design/Gaming
CORE ULTRA 7 356H · 32 GB RAM · 1000 GB SSD
£1,099.00 GBP
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GEEKOM IT13 2026 Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, DDR5 32GB RAM & 1TB SSD | 2026 Ultra Power, Multi-task, 2 USB4 ,Dual HDMI, Quad Display, 6 USB, WIFI 7 & BT5.4 for Video Editing/Graphic Design/Gaming
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ASUS NUC 16 Pro Mini PC (90AS00Q1-M00090) — Intel Core Ultra 5 325, Intel Arc Graphics, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro (Copilot+ PC), Wi-Fi 7, UK
CORE ULTRA 5 325 · 16 GB RAM · 512 GB SSD
£1,331.34 GBP
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ASUS NUC 16 Pro Mini PC (90AS00Q1-M00090) — Intel Core Ultra 5 325, Intel Arc Graphics, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro (Copilot+ PC), Wi-Fi 7, UK
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Beelink Mini PC GTi15, Intel Core Ultra 9 285H(16C/16T, up to 5.4GHz), 64GB DDR5 1TB PCIe4.0 SSD AI Mini Computer Windows11 Pro, 4K Triple Display, USB4.0, built-in Speakers, WiFi 7, BT5.4, 10G LAN
CORE ULTRA 9 285H · 64 GB RAM · 1000 GB SSD
£1,339.00 GBP
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Beelink Mini PC GTi15, Intel Core Ultra 9 285H(16C/16T, up to 5.4GHz), 64GB DDR5 1TB PCIe4.0 SSD AI Mini Computer Windows11 Pro, 4K Triple Display, USB4.0, built-in Speakers, WiFi 7, BT5.4, 10G LAN
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ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Full System Mini PC with Intel 14th Generation Core Ultra 9 185H, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB PCIe G4x4 NVMe SSD, Thunderbolt 4, Win 11 Home, Silver Aluminum Chassis, VESA Mount Included
CORE ULTRA 9 185H · 32 GB RAM · 1000 GB SSD
£1,360.25 GBP
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ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Full System Mini PC with Intel 14th Generation Core Ultra 9 185H, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB PCIe G4x4 NVMe SSD, Thunderbolt 4, Win 11 Home, Silver Aluminum Chassis, VESA Mount Included
Amazon listing · ASIN B0DBBDGD6JASUS NUC 16 Pro Mini PC (90AS00Q1-M000B0) — Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, Intel Arc B390, 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro (Copilot+ PC), Wi-Fi 7, UK
CORE ULTRA 7 356H · 16 GB RAM · 1000 GB SSD
£1,699.99 GBP
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ASUS NUC 16 Pro Mini PC (90AS00Q1-M000B0) — Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, Intel Arc B390, 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro (Copilot+ PC), Wi-Fi 7, UK
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ASUS ROG NUC 15 Mini PC (90AS00I1-M000B0) — Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, Wi-Fi 7, UK
CORE ULTRA 9 275HX · 32 GB RAM · 2000 GB SSD
£2,899.99 GBP
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ASUS ROG NUC 15 Mini PC (90AS00I1-M000B0) — Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, Wi-Fi 7, UK
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ROG NUC 16 AI Gaming Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile GPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4, Triple-Fan Cooling, 3-Year Warranty
CORE ULTRA 9 290HX · 32 GB RAM · 1000 GB SSD
£4,665.09 GBP
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ROG NUC 16 AI Gaming Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile GPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4, Triple-Fan Cooling, 3-Year Warranty
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Which configuration fits your workload?
| Your workload | What to compare | Confirm before buying |
|---|---|---|
| Mostly Direct Play | Compare complete hardware, library access and network reliability | Actual clients accept your files at the required bitrate |
| Hardware-assisted conversion | Compare supported Intel media hardware and the software stack | Plex Pass, drivers, codecs and the reported acceleration path |
| Several demanding playback jobs | Choose from evidence for comparable files and settings | Concurrent tests, subtitles, temporary space and upload capacity |
Estimate streaming bandwidth
Enter target bitrates for your own playback scenario. The calculation estimates network demand, not transcoding ability.
Planning Mbps = streams × target bitrate × (1 + allowance ÷ 100).
Compare with measured upload and client paths. A fast network does not establish that the CPU or media hardware can convert the chosen files.
Choosing a mini PC around your Plex playback
Match the UK Plex purchase to your actual viewers
A UK Plex purchase should begin with the television, streaming box and remote clients you intend to use. List the formats that play directly and the files that need conversion before comparing machines priced in pounds. A better client playback path can change the hardware requirement more than a higher CPU label. Confirm the selected computer has the required installed RAM, SSD, wired connection and an accessible place for the media library.
For viewing away from home, test the real upload connection and account for other household traffic. A broadband package headline is not a measurement of sustained upload capacity at your server. The planner below estimates a bandwidth allowance rather than transcoding speed. Hardware-accelerated streaming has software, driver and Plex Pass requirements described by Plex. Check those separately from the retail purchase. Add any storage enclosure, required licence and backup destination to the complete setup budget, and verify delivery and support arrangements for the chosen seller.
Start with the playback path, not a stream-count claim
A Plex server sends media to clients whose capabilities may differ. A file that plays directly on the living-room television may require conversion on a phone, an older player or a remote connection. Write down the clients, representative formats and likely simultaneous use before comparing hardware. The practical question is which playback paths your household needs, rather than how many streams a seller promises without describing the files. Start by checking your present server's playback dashboard during difficult examples. A client or network change can sometimes solve a problem more directly than replacing a computer that already handles the rest of the library.
Separate Direct Play from transcoding
Direct Play avoids video conversion when the client accepts the media and delivery conditions. Transcoding changes the work performed by the server, and the result depends on more than resolution alone. Audio handling, subtitles, bitrate limits and client support can all affect the path. When comparing machines, keep those cases separate in your requirements. Do not use a successful Direct Play demonstration as evidence of hardware-transcoding capacity. Equally, do not assume every household needs a powerful conversion server. A modest computer can be a good purchase when the clients accept the library and the network delivers it reliably.
Check the current hardware-acceleration requirements
Plex's official guidance states that hardware-accelerated streaming requires an active Plex Pass subscription and supported hardware and software. That is a separate requirement from buying a computer with integrated graphics. Verify the exact processor's media capabilities, the host operating system and the current Plex support notes for that combination. The complete configuration and driver arrangement can matter. Hardware advertised for one media feature is not automatically suitable for every codec or processing step you need. Include the required software entitlement in the overall decision, and confirm that the intended server account and installation can use the feature before attributing a performance problem to CPU capacity.
Compare Intel candidates without assuming every task is accelerated
The offer selection focuses on identifiable Intel configurations as candidates for a Quick Sync-based setup. N100 and N150 systems are worth comparing for modest media-serving jobs, while N305, N355 and other Intel configurations provide different complete-system choices. A newer badge does not tell you which stages of a particular playback job will use hardware. Check the processor's documentation and the software path instead of assuming that more CPU cores create more media-engine capacity. If a difficult file falls back to CPU processing, evaluate that case separately. The list is a shortlist to validate, not a measured ranking of simultaneous transcodes.
Test the formats and subtitles your clients actually use
Choose sample files that represent your real library, including the difficult combinations. Test the clients you expect family members to use, with their normal subtitle choices and quality settings. Watch the server's reported playback path and resource use rather than judging only whether the first seconds appear smoothly. Seeking, starting another stream or running a library task can reveal a different limitation. Keep HDR handling and other conversion steps in the test plan when relevant, because support can vary with the software stack. Save the settings used for a successful result so that later changes can be compared meaningfully.
Give the server useful SSD space without confusing it with library capacity
The operating system, Plex metadata, temporary work and logs need space even when the media lives elsewhere. Check the installed SSD size and how easily it can be replaced. A large library of small metadata files creates a different storage pattern from reading a few large video files. Avoid filling the boot device to the point that normal updates or temporary files have no room. Plan where conversion work will be written and monitor it during representative use. Your movie library, application configuration and independent backups remain separate capacity decisions. Buying a larger internal SSD does not create a second copy of important data.
Size remote playback around measured upload capacity
For remote use, the server's internet upload path can constrain delivery before CPU capacity does. Use the bandwidth planner to combine your chosen per-stream bitrate, concurrent users and an explicit allowance for other traffic. The result estimates network demand; it does not prove that a mini PC can perform the necessary conversion work. Compare it with real upload measurements and normal household usage. A faster Ethernet port inside the home cannot remove a slower internet connection. Investigate buffering with the full path in mind, including the client connection, rather than repeatedly upgrading the server while an external bottleneck remains unchanged.
Choose a host arrangement you can troubleshoot
Running Plex directly on a supported operating system can make the initial media-device checks easier to understand. A container or virtual machine introduces additional questions about device access, permissions and storage paths. Those arrangements can be useful, but should be chosen deliberately. Confirm that the application can access the graphics device in the actual environment you will run. A working host driver does not establish that the device is available inside a guest. Keep the configuration and data paths documented, and change one part at a time when testing. That makes an apparent hardware problem easier to distinguish from an installation problem.
Keep library storage and recovery outside one failure point
A mini PC can be the media compute node while a separate system stores the library. That can make expansion easier, but introduces network availability and permissions to check. Directly attached storage has its own power, cable and enclosure dependencies. Compare the complete arrangement and confirm that the server can recover cleanly after a restart or disconnected device. Keep recoverable copies of important media and Plex configuration away from the computer that serves them. A mirrored disk arrangement can address a specific drive failure, while an independent backup is needed for other mistakes and losses. Test restoration before a large migration.
Compare the complete UK purchase cost
Start with the dated UK price on this page, then confirm the current total at checkout. Compare installed RAM, SSD, operating-system contents, seller, power adapter and return conditions. A barebones system may be attractive when you already own compatible parts, but should be priced after adding what is missing. Avoid paying a premium for capacity that does not solve your playback limitation. If a refurbished business mini is a candidate, check its exact processor, graphics capability, condition and software support separately. Keep a record of the configuration ordered so that the delivered hardware can be verified accurately.
Buy after a realistic acceptance checklist
Decide which playback cases must work before the new machine arrives. Verify the delivered CPU, memory and storage, set up the intended software and test the difficult clients and files first. Confirm the reported acceleration path where relevant, then repeat the test with normal background work and simultaneous use. Check temperatures, noise and power for your actual placement. Retain the old server and recovery copies until the replacement has demonstrated a useful result. This approach provides evidence for your own household without turning one successful test into a universal stream-count claim. It also makes a return or configuration correction easier to justify.
Plex mini PC questions
Does Plex hardware acceleration require Plex Pass?
Plex currently describes hardware-accelerated streaming as a premium feature requiring an active Plex Pass subscription, along with supported hardware and software.
Does Direct Play measure transcoding capacity?
No. Direct Play and conversion are different playback paths. Test the actual clients, files and settings that create the work you need.
Can an N150 handle every 4K file?
A processor name does not establish that result. Codecs, subtitles, conversion steps, drivers and clients can change the path and workload.
Can the bandwidth calculator predict stream capacity?
It estimates network demand from your chosen inputs. It does not measure media conversion capacity or guarantee playback.
Should I store the whole media library on the mini PC?
That depends on capacity and recovery needs. Network or attached storage can be considered separately, with its availability, permissions and backups included.
Sources and buying method
We compare the listed CPU, installed RAM, SSD and network ports with the job described here. We have not tested every PC. For transcoding, virtual machines or firewall use, check current software requirements and the exact hardware before buying.