ZDNet names TOPGRO T1‑Pro best mini gaming PC in 2026 roundup

ZDNet's expert roundup of the best mini gaming PCs for 2026 picks the TOPGRO T1‑Pro as its top choice in a list updated in January 2026, and also highlights models including the Minisforum MS‑A2, Acemagic AMD Ryzen 7 6800H system, GMKtec Nucbox M7 Pro and the budget Acemagician S3A.

ZDNet says the TOPGRO T1‑Pro offers near‑desktop performance in a compact chassis, with a 13th‑generation Intel Core i9‑13900H, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 mobile GPU, up to 64GB DDR5‑5200 RAM, a 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD, Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and 2.5Gb Ethernet; the site notes it is powerful but expensive, at about $1,799.

The Minisforum MS‑A2 is highlighted for expandability: ZDNet lists an AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, AMD Radeon graphics, 32GB of RAM and a 1TB M.2 SSD, and emphasizes four M.2 storage slots, an OCuLink port for external GPUs and a removable CPU as key upgrade features. Other options in the roundup include an Acemagic system with an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H and Radeon 680M graphics, support for upgrades via a magnetic side panel and a performance dial for different power/noise settings; the GMKtec Nucbox M7 Pro, noted for compact Intel NUC‑style dimensions and multi‑display support with an OCuLink port; and the budget Acemagician S3A, which ZDNet describes as a $379 entry with an AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, 16GB RAM and a 512GB NVMe SSD that can be upgraded.

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