Quick Overview
Priced at $179.39, the HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini i5 16GB 256GB (Renewed) is Amazon Renewed's entry in the mini pcs category. With 30 buyers rating it at 3.7 stars, it currently sits at #38 of 55 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 56% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
Build and Internals
Pre-built mini pcs vary widely in case and component quality. Some reviews note generic case parts and basic cable routing. The components inside matter more than the chassis, but a poor case can still hurt thermals.
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Amazon Renewed
- Price: $179.39 (well below the $404.22 category average)
- Amazon rating: 3.7 of 5.0
- Reviews: 30
- Category rank: #38 of 55 in mini pcs
- Cheaper in category: 4 products
- Higher-rated in category: 52 products
- More-reviewed in category: 34 products
Real-World Feedback
With only 30 reviews, this is a small sample. The 3.7-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
For context, the average rating in the mini pcs category is 4.3 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
The Budget Angle
At $179.39, the HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini i5 16GB 256GB (Renewed) sits well below the $404.22 category average. 4 options are cheaper and 50 are more expensive.
The category leader is the KAMRUI Pinova P2 Mini PC Ryzen 4300U 16GB 512GB ($329.99, 4.4★, 1,842 reviews). The HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini i5 16GB 256GB (Renewed) is $150.60 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- Dell OptiPlex 3040 Micro i5 8GB 256GB (Renewed) - $145.89, 4.2★ (23 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Lenovo ThinkCentre M710q Tiny 8GB 256GB (Renewed) - $149.99, 4.2★ (18 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Lenovo ThinkCentre M910q Mini PC - $149.99, 3.6★ (6 reviews) · Cheaper
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Getorli Mini PC AMD Ryzen 5300U 16GB 512GB at 5.0★.
Who Should Get This
Skip. Rated below the category average, with cheaper or higher-rated alternatives available. There's no profile of buyer for whom this is the obvious choice.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional mini pcs without overspending
The Verdict
5.7/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.