The desktop tower that takes up half your office for what most people use computers for has been replaced by the compact ACEMAGIC K1 Mini PC. This tiny PC packs the same performance as a large desktop tower into a box small enough to fit in the palm of one hand. An Intel N150 processor runs it, and the system includes 16GB of DDR4 memory plus a 512GB M.2 SSD. All of these components are easily upgradeable later. Windows 11 Pro is also included from the factory, giving you Remote Desktop, Domain Join, and BitLocker Drive Encryption, none of which are included when purchasing the Home edition.
Head over to Amazon to get the ACEMAGIC K1 Mini PC Windows 11 Pro for just $350, down from its usual price of $460. That’s a $110 discount and 24% off.
A miniature PC that can do the work of a desktop
Windows 11 Pro is the edition you should purchase if you plan to use your computer outside of a living room. Pro includes BitLocker drive encryption, Remote Desktop, Domain Join, and Hyper-V virtualization, but Home does not. Paying for a machine that already ships with it saves you an upgrade fee later.
Running three screens at 4K resolution is very unusual for a PC this small. Each of the three monitors gets its own connection, meaning HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C, which lets you run a three-screen desk off something roughly the size of a paperback novel. Most other mini PCs at this price point only allow for dual-screen output.
For normal use like web surfing, document editing, watching movies and TV shows, video conferencing, and light photo processing, the Intel N150 does just fine and won’t stall. Having 16GB of memory ensures that even when running a full tabbed browser and a spreadsheet at the same time, nothing slows down. Both SO-DIMM slots and the M.2 storage slot remain usable if you decide to add more RAM or storage later.
You’ll find USB-A and USB-C connectors on this mini PC. It also has a Gigabit Ethernet jack for a wired LAN connection, plus audio in and out. Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth, so no matter how many devices use your home network, this machine won’t get bogged down like some others.
For expansion, you can connect printers, keyboards, mice, and external drives directly without a hub. Since VESA mounting brackets are included, you can mount the entire system behind a monitor and free up valuable desk real estate. Setup takes about ten minutes since Windows is pre-installed. This mini PC also uses less power than almost all desktop towers and operates quietly enough to sit right next to you.
