Linus Tech Tips is one of the most well-known tech channels on YouTube. He tried out a tiny PC that costs around 160 euros.
With the “Pantera Pico PC,” Linus bought a tiny PC. According to the manufacturer, it costs around 160 euros for the basic version. Linus is surprised at how well everyday tasks can be managed with the device – as long as you don’t want to play competitively.
In our article, we introduce the device and explain what Linus thinks about it.
Mini PC features Intel processor and is ready for Windows 11
What hardware is in the device?
- Intel J4125 (processor)
- UHD-Graphics 600 (GPU)
- 8 GB LPDDR4 (memory)
- 512 GB M.2 SATA-SSD (storage)
- Compatible with Windows 11
The Intel J4125 is one of the absolute entry-level processors and is quite slow. However, it is suitable for most everyday tasks such as office work or video streaming. The advantage is that the chip has a TDP of only 10 watts, making it very energy efficient.
Additionally, there is a tiny projector that is about the same size as the PC itself. However, the projector alone costs around 180 euros extra. You can buy the device and the projector on Indiegogo.com.
Good for office use, quite weak for gaming
How usable is the device? Linus explains that the device does have potential. The PC is not very big, and if you only watch YouTube videos and do a bit of office work, then this little thing would easily last “for years”.
Otherwise, the device is “kind of compelling” – unless you want to start gaming seriously. Linus only tests CounterStrike, but the game doesn’t look good, and it doesn’t run smoothly. You can probably imagine how other games would look on this device. So, you won’t find a real replacement for a powerful desktop PC here.
The projector is also quite interesting and offers cool touch features, but is otherwise pretty weak and the image quality is quite poor. But you shouldn’t expect any masterpieces from such an inexpensive device.
Mini PCs are no longer a rarity: Various manufacturers now offer such small devices that promise enough performance for everyday use. Often, these devices use mobile chips that can also be found in laptops. The price range for these devices usually lies between 150 and 500 euros.
MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann bought such a device himself, invested 350 euros, and explains why such a device could be worthwhile for you and your daily life:
My new PC is as big as 2 apples and saves me 10 euros in electricity costs every month
