HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini i7 8GB 256GB (Renewed): At a Glance
Priced at $195.56, the HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini i7 8GB 256GB (Renewed) is Amazon Renewed's entry in the mini pcs category. With 2 buyers rating it at 4.0 stars, it currently sits at #55 of 55 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 52% 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.
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: Amazon Renewed
- Price: $195.56 (well below the $404.22 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.0 of 5.0
- Reviews: 2
- Category rank: #55 of 55 in mini pcs
- Cheaper in category: 5 products
- Higher-rated in category: 47 products
- More-reviewed in category: 54 products
What 2 Buyers Say
With only 2 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.0-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.
Cheap vs. Capable
At $195.56, the HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini i7 8GB 256GB (Renewed) sits well below the $404.22 category average. 5 options are cheaper and 49 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 i7 8GB 256GB (Renewed) is $134.43 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- GMKtec Mini PC Intel N95 16GB 512GB SSD - $239.99, 4.0★ (23 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini i5 16GB 256GB (Renewed) - $179.39, 3.7★ (30 reviews) · Cheaper
- Lenovo ThinkCentre M910q Mini PC 8GB - $174.00, 4.4★ (16 reviews) · Better on both axes
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★.
Is It For You?
Yes if you're shopping price. It's significantly cheaper than the category average, the rating is acceptable, and you're not missing anything that justifies double the spend for most users.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional mini pcs without overspending
Wrap-Up
7.1/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.