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Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days launch tomorrow, Oct. 6, and we're predicting some of the year's best prices on top tech, with Prime-exclusive member discounts giving even more savings. Whether you're a paid member or not, you can already obtain seven top-rated desktops for work and play on Amazon for cheap. These well-rated units from leading brands include reliable workstations, big-screen all-in-ones, and compact mini PCs, all at great prices.
Not a Prime Member?
You can still shop and save during Big Deal Days, but if you want to score the best deals, you need to sign up for Prime. The good news is that you can grab a free 30-day trial during the sales event.
Dell Pro Tower Desktop
Apple Mac Mini M6
GMKtec M6 Ultra Mini Desktop
Asus V500 Mini Desktop
HP 24 OmniStudio All-In-One Desktop
Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q Desktop Early Prime Day Deal
We consistently rate Lenovo machines some of the best options for everyday business productivity, and if you need an all-purpose tower with solid components at a great price, the ThinkCentre Neo 50q is a top choice. We have a detailed review of a slightly different build of this machine (with an ARM-based processor as opposed to this one's Intel CPU), where we noted that it ran silently and stably, had understated but solid construction, and extra enterprise-grade security tools in Windows 11 Pro. It does use a wired keyboard and mouse, but you get plenty of ports for extra peripherals. This bundle also comes with a 64GB external drive for a little extra storage.
Dell Pro Tower Desktop Early Prime Day Deal
For a Dell desktop that's built for productivity, the Pro Tower is a hot pick at a 33% discount. While the Core i3 processor isn't the most potent that Intel makes, it's still fairly capable, with integrated Intel 730 graphics that support dual 4K displays via HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4. A decent 16GB of RAM lets you keep a ton of tabs open, and a full terabyte of storage is impressive at this price. The case is moderately-sized so it'll fit under or on top of desks, with good airflow and solid connectivity including Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6. If you're setting up a small business or a home office, this is a can-do desktop that won't disappoint.
Apple Mac Mini Desktop Early Prime Day Deal
Apple's Mac Mini is the standard-bearer for the compact desktop format, and the latest release of this pocket-sized PC is an incredible performer. We gave it an Editors' Choice award in our review, with PCMag expert Joe Osbourne proclaiming that it "outperforms mini PCs powered by the latest silicon from AMD and Intel, some of them costing more than twice as much." Apple's in-house processors are precisely tuned for MacOS perfection, and a generous 24GB of memory makes it great for creative work. Connectivity is also exceptional, with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support along with plenty of Thunderbolt 4 connections and a 2.5Gbps Ethernet port. Get it with a $150 discount right now.
GMKtec M6 Ultra Mini Desktop Early Prime Day Deal
Here's another mini desktop that packs a ton of component value into a tiny little case for a tiny little price. The GMKTec M6 Ultra is a solid machine for light gaming and more, with an aging but still versatile six-core Ryzen 5 7640HS processor, decent Radeo 760M graphics card, and the 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD you'd expect at this price point. While it's not going to break any speed records, it has more than enough juice for most users. Physically, it's a compact device that still offers room for expansion inside, with two SO-DIMM slots enabling up to 128GB of RAM and two M.2 2280 slots for additional SSDs. HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort, and USB4 outputs let you run up to three displays at once. For under $500, this is a real dazzler of a pocket-sized PC.
Kamrui Pinova Mini Desktop Early Prime Day Deal
If you want an ultra-budget mini desktop option that's great for running a lightweight media server, digital signage, or just a low-octane workstation, this unit from Chinese company Kamrui packs a big punch in a tiny size. The four-core AMD Ryzen 7330U is an above-average performer in its price range, with integrated Radeon graphics for better visual performance, and a full 16GB of RAM is astonishingly generous for a desktop under $350. Bigger storage on the boot drive would be nice, but it has two storage expansion slots, one SATA/NVMe PCIe 3.0 and one SATA, so you can add more drives with ease. Plenty of ports and solid Wi-Fi round this one out.
Here's an extremely solid desktop with a full 1TB drive for a nice price. The 13th generation Intel Core i7 processor is a zippy model that tackles productivity and light entertainment tasks with ease, and a full 16GB of DDR5 RAM lets it stretch its legs with capable multitasking. There are some compromises you make for the price, including a Windows 11 Home install and a wired keyboard and mouse instead of wireless ones, but this unit is bundled with an 8-in-1 USB hub to boost the port count to make up for it. On the whole, this is very much worth your time.
More Desktop Deals
- HP OmniDesk Ryzen 7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM Desktop — $1,249.99 ($1,499.99) Save $250.00
- Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50s Intel Ultra 5 256GB SSD... — $929.00 ($1,169.00) Save $240.00
- Dell Tower Intel Ultra 7 2TB SSD 32GB RAM Desktop — $1,799.99 ($2,249.99) Save $450.00
- Lenovo LOQ Ryzen 7 RTX 5060 Ti 1TB SSD 32GB RAM Desktop — $1,699.99 ($2,486.99) Save $787.00
- HyperX Omen 35L Intel Ultra 7 RTX 5080 1TB SSD 16G... — $3,149.99 ($4,399.99) Save $1,250.00
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HP 24 OmniStudio All-In-One Desktop Early Prime Day Deal
If you don't want to deal with the more advanced technical aspects of setting up a desktop, an all-in-one PC might be the solution, and Amazon has a massive 30% discount on an awesome HP model. With a 24-inch FHD IPS display boasting a 90% screen-to-body ratio, the monitor houses all the computer's chips, along with a good selection of ports for all your peripherals. Of note is the pop-up webcam, which gives you a physical way to turn it off and make sure you're staying private. The included wired keyboard and mouse are both effective, if nondescript. Our one pain point is the skimpy 128GB of system storage, but this bundles a 500GB removable drive along with it.
More All-In-One Desktop Deals
- Dell 24 All-in-One Intel 7 512GB SSD 8GB RAM Touch Desktop — $1,099.99 ($1,249.99) Save $150.00
- Acer Aspire C27 Ryzen 5 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 27" AIO Desktop — $699.99 ($899.99) Save $200.00
- Lenovo IdeaCentre Ryzen 3 256GB SSD 8GB RAM 24" AI... — $749.99 ($1,072.99) Save $323.00
- HP OmniStudio 24" All-in-One Ryzen AI 5 256GB SSD... — $889.99 ($1,319.99) Save $430.00
- HP OmniStudio 24" All-in-One Ryzen AI 7 512GB SSD... — $1,109.99 ($1,349.99) Save $240.00
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Want to save even more before Prime Big Deal Days kicks off? Check out our deals page for all the offers.
The Best Editor-Vetted Early Prime Day Deals
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- Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Blue, 20... — $399.99 ($449.00) Save $49.01
- Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $389.99
- Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphone... — $198.00 ($248.00) Save $50.00
Before You Click Buy, Here Are 5 Things to Consider to Make Sure You're Getting the Best Deal on a Desktop
Joe Osborne has been writing about and testing PCs for 15+ years now, so he's the first person we went to on the PCLabs team to get some expert advice on desktop deals.
Stick with these specs to win. Look for a relatively recent processor in the Intel Core Series 3 200S line or AMD Ryzen 400 series, at least 16GB of memory, and a solid-state drive for storage. The GMKtec M6 Ultra Mini satisfies from a component standpoint.
Make sure it has wireless connections. Not every desktop out there has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and if they do, they’re not always on the latest connection standards. Look for at least Wi-Fi 6 (see the deal on the Dell Pro Tower Desktop) and Bluetooth 5 support.
Don’t pay for more PC than you need. Pricing of PC components is skyrocketing amid the memory crisis, but most at-home desktops shouldn’t cost you more than $1,300 to deliver the performance and features you need. The deal on the Dell 27 All-In-One desktop will get it done for you.
Make smart upgrades. If you’re upgrading your current desktop, make sure you’re actually making a measurable leap in performance. Pay attention not only to the spec sheets, but also read reviews with benchmark testing to see what the new components actually deliver, and whether that’s worth the cost to you. Something like the Asus ExpertCenter PN54 represents a real step up from the norm at a good price.
Stay in your performance lane. If you’re just an average home computer user, then don’t overspend on a gaming system, get some thing simple and affordable like the HP 24 OmniStudio All-In-One Desktop that's around $600 on sale. Likewise, don’t buy a workstation desktop thinking that it can run PC games well (it can't).
About Our Expert
K. Thor Jensen is a writer and cartoonist living in the Pacific Northwest. He has contributed to dozens of prestigious outlets, including PCMag, Tested, Clickhole, and Newsweek. His second graphic novel, Cloud Stories, was released in 2017.
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