For people looking to declutter their desk, the A6 Mini is, well, extraordinarily mini, with top-notch build quality. It looks a lot like the Mac mini with its silver aluminum matte finish, but shrinks the footprint even further: The tiny PC sits at 1.4 by 4.4 by 4.4 inches (HWD) and weighs just 14.6 ounces, making it considerably smaller and lighter than the 2024 Apple Mac mini. The A6 Mini can easily fit into a bag (and is sturdy enough to survive the trip) if you want an on-the-go budget work box.

While this looks familiar, notice the interesting SD card slot placement on the left side. (Credit: Joseph Maldonado)

Despite the tiny frame, the A6 Mini provides plenty of connection options. On the front panel, two USB 3.2 Type-A ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack sit next to the power button (unlike the Mac mini’s hidden underside power button). However, I am bummed to see there’s no USB Type-C port on the front panel. It’s not a deal breaker, but it’s annoying if you often use a modern portable SSD.

At least you get two USB-C ports in the back, and one is a 40Gbps USB4. (Credit: Joseph Maldonado)

In the rear panel, you’ll find two HDMI 2.0 ports—ideal for dual monitor support—two USB-C ports (one 10Gbps and one 40Gbps USB4), two USB-A (USB 3.2 and USB 2.0) ports, a DC-in jack, and an RJ-45 Ethernet connector. Last but certainly not least, the system has an SD card reader on the left-side panel—a relative rarity on mini PCs. I love this, since it eliminates any bulky USB SD card reader taking up one of my precious few ports.

The VESA mount included in the box allows you to install the A6 Mini under your desk or on a wall to save even more space. You could also mount it somewhere to avoid the unusually loud fan noise when it’s chugging away on more-intense workloads.