With a compact form factor and a spec sheet that causes a double-take considering its price, there’s much to like about the Blackview Mini PC 200. The version I have been reviewing for more than a month comes with Windows 11 pre-installed, an Intel i5-11400H processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of solid-state drive storage.

As a package, I found it quite surprising and I would happily use this mini PC as my daily driver. In fact, I’m using it as I write this. It doesn’t stack against the more powerful of the best mini gaming PCs, but you can’t expect it to for what you pay.

When you factor in that on Amazon the Blackview MP200 costs around $349 (around £265) and is regularly on offer, the list of pros just continues to stack up. But while I can recommend the MP200 for many things – browsing the web, writing emails and docs – what I can’t recommend it for is anything but casual gaming. If you want to play the best new PC games then the Blackview MP200 isn’t aimed at you. Instead, you’ll want the best gaming PC for your budget, with a dedicated graphics card.

If you’re someone who wants a desktop PC rather than a laptop and does not have the space for a full PC tower, then Blackview’s competitive pricing should put it on your shortlist.

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