Best Compact & SFF Desktops Under £1,000 in 2026

The Intel Ultra 7 255H with 16 cores and 64GB of DDR5 RAM delivers strong multi-threaded performance in a 0.59kg chassis. Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 7, and a bundled USB hub provide extensive connectivity for a system this compact. This mini PC is best for developers and home-office users who need a powerful, space-saving workstation for compiling code or running virtual machines.

Driven by an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H with 8 cores up to 4.7GHz and Radeon 680M graphics, this 1.25kg mini PC combines 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD in a compact, VESA-mountable chassis. Triple 4K display support via HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C, along with WiFi 6, ensures versatile connectivity for multitasking workstations. It’s best suited for home office productivity, video editing, and media consumption, though its integrated graphics limit it to light workloads, not gaming.