NiPoGi

NiPoGi AM21 Mini PC

A entry-level pick in the mini pcs line-up, with Ryzen 7 8745HS up front.

46/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
Ryzen 7 8745HS16 GB512 GBAMD Radeon 780MUSB4Wi-Fi 6
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Why we rate it

  • User-upgradable RAM
  • Dual Ethernet
  • 3.5 mm jack
  • Above-average cpu threads
  • Below-average cpu cores
Score profile

Where the NiPoGi AM21 Mini PC wins and loses

Scored against the mini pcs class
ComputeExpansionPortsDesignSoftware4457607878
Compute
44
Expansion
57
Ports
60
Design
78
Software
78
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Compute

CPURyzen 7 8745HS
CPU cores8
CPU threads16
CPU max clock4.9 GHz
RAM16 GB
RAM typeDDR5
RAM speed5600 MHz
Max RAM96 GB
Storage512 GB
Storage typeM.2 NVMe SSD PCIe 4.0
GPUAMD Radeon 780M

Expansion

User-upgradable RAMYes
RAM slots2
M.2 slots2
Max storage4 TB

Ports

USB-C ports2
USB-A ports2
ThunderboltUSB4
Thunderbolt ports1
HDMI2
HDMI version2.1
Ethernet1
Dual EthernetYes
3.5 mm jackYes
Max displays4

Wireless

Wi-FiWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.2

Design

Weight0.45 kg
VESA mountYes
TDP45 W

Software

Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
OS pre-installedYes

More specs

WIFIYes
Head to head

NiPoGi AM21 Mini PC vs ASUS ASUS NUC 15 Pro AI

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ComputeExpansionPortsDesignSoftware
NiPoGi AM21 Mini PCASUS NUC 15 Pro AI
 NiPoGiNiPoGi AM21 Mini PCThis pageASUSASUS NUC 15 Pro AI
Overall score46 /100Better44 /100
CPURyzen 7 8745HSCore Ultra 5
RAM16 GB32 GBBetter
Storage512 GB1000 GBBetter
GPUAMD Radeon 780MIntel Arc Graphics
RAM max96 GB96 GB
Who it's for

Is the NiPoGi AM21 Mini PC right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable mini pc for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier mini pc is the better call.

Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the NiPoGi AM21 Mini PC worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 46/100 against other mini pcs, a entry-level result where the class average is around 44.

What stands out on the NiPoGi AM21 Mini PC?

Its user-upgradable ram stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI Slim?

The ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI Slim scores 47/100 versus this one at 46/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.