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title: "Mini PC brands: Which are searched most?"
description: "Compare the mini PC brands people buy. Share of Search among Mac mini, Minisforum, GEEKOM, GMKtec, Beelink, ACEMAGIC, ASUS, Lenovo and Khadas, the mini PC brands Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
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# Mini PC brands: Which are searched most?

Compare the mini PC brands people buy. Share of Search among Mac mini, Minisforum, GEEKOM, GMKtec, Beelink, ACEMAGIC, ASUS, Lenovo and Khadas, the mini PC brands Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Mini PC brands
- **Market**: Global
- **Brands compared**: 9
- **Month measured**: Sep 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Mac mini, 76.2%

## Which brand is most popular in search among mini PC brands worldwide?

- In September 2026, Mac mini was the most searched among mini PC brands worldwide, with an estimated 1.5M branded searches, 76.2% of all searches for the nine we track.
- Minisforum is in 2nd place, 69.3 percentage points behind at 6.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mac mini’s share of searches among mini PC brands worldwide increased from 63.1% to 76.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Minisforum’s share of searches among mini PC brands worldwide decreased from 10.4% to 6.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GEEKOM’s share of searches among mini PC brands worldwide decreased from 8.4% to 4.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GMKtec’s share of searches among mini PC brands worldwide decreased from 5.7% to 4.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Beelink’s share of searches among mini PC brands worldwide decreased from 6.9% to 3.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ASUS’s share of searches among mini PC brands worldwide decreased from 2.5% to 1.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mac mini’s share of searches among mini PC brands worldwide peaked at 83% in February 2026 and was lowest at 60.9% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Minisforum’s share of searches among mini PC brands worldwide peaked at 12.6% in December 2025 and was lowest at 5% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GEEKOM’s share of searches among mini PC brands worldwide peaked at 8.4% in October 2025 and was lowest at 3.4% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GMKtec’s share of searches among mini PC brands worldwide peaked at 6.9% in December 2025 and was lowest at 2.7% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ACEMAGIC’s share of searches among mini PC brands worldwide peaked at 3% in November 2025 and was lowest at 1.2% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ASUS’s share of searches among mini PC brands worldwide peaked at 2.5% in October 2025 and was lowest at 1% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GMKtec rose from 5th to 4th among mini PC brands worldwide.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Beelink fell from 4th to 5th among mini PC brands worldwide.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ACEMAGIC, Lenovo and Khadas held steady: their share of searches among mini PC brands worldwide each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.

## Top mini PC brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Mac mini and Minisforum appeared every time. GMKtec was recommended most often, coming first in two out of five answers. Minisforum was second, and Mac mini was third. ACEMAGIC, which ranked sixth in searches, was not mentioned at all.

Brands get a higher AI rank if they are mentioned earlier in the answers that list options.

| Brand | AI rank | ChatGPT answers that named it | Google AI Overviews that named it | All answers that named it |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| GMKtec | 1st | 2 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 5 |
| Minisforum | 2nd | 3 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 5 |
| Mac mini | 3rd | 3 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 5 |
| Beelink | 4th | 2 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 5 |
| GEEKOM | 5th | 1 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| ASUS | 6th | 1 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 5 |
| Lenovo | 7th | 1 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 5 |
| ACEMAGIC | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| Khadas | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |

## Every AI answer about mini PC brands

- Asked ChatGPT "Which mini PC should I buy?": 1. GMKtec, 2. Mac mini, 3. Minisforum
- Asked ChatGPT "What are the best mini PC brands?": 1. Lenovo, 2. ASUS, 3. Minisforum, 4. Beelink, 5. GMKtec, 6. GEEKOM, 7. Mac mini
- Asked ChatGPT "What's the best mini PC for a home office?": 1. Beelink, 2. Mac mini, 3. Minisforum
- Searched Google, AI Overview "mini pc": 1. GMKtec, 2. Minisforum, 3. GEEKOM, 4. Mac mini
- Searched Google, AI Overview "mini computer": 1. Mac mini, 2. GMKtec, 3. Minisforum, 4. GEEKOM, 5. ASUS

Not named in any answer: ACEMAGIC and Khadas.

Brands are listed in the order each answer named them. The answers were collected in the United States on October 25, 2026.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Mac mini vs Minisforum: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/apple-mac-mini-vs-minisforum): 76.2% against 6.9% Share of Search.
- [Mac mini vs GEEKOM: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/apple-mac-mini-vs-geekom): 76.2% against 4.6% Share of Search.
- [Mac mini vs GMKtec: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/apple-mac-mini-vs-gmktec): 76.2% against 4.6% Share of Search.
- [Mac mini vs Beelink: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/apple-mac-mini-vs-beelink): 76.2% against 3.1% Share of Search.
- [Minisforum vs GEEKOM: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/geekom-vs-minisforum): 6.9% against 4.6% Share of Search.
- [Minisforum vs GMKtec: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/gmktec-vs-minisforum): 6.9% against 4.6% Share of Search.
- [Minisforum vs Beelink: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/beelink-vs-minisforum): 6.9% against 3.1% Share of Search.
- [GEEKOM vs GMKtec: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/geekom-vs-gmktec): 4.6% Share of Search each.
- [GEEKOM vs Beelink: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/beelink-vs-geekom): 4.6% against 3.1% Share of Search.
- [GMKtec vs Beelink: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/beelink-vs-gmktec): 4.6% against 3.1% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for mini PC brands worldwide in September 2026?

- ACEMAGIC’s share of searches among mini PC brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.6% to 2.5% in September 2026.
- Minisforum’s share of searches among mini PC brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 8.2% to 6.9% in September 2026.
- ASUS’s share of searches among mini PC brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2% to 1.4% in September 2026.
- Khadas’ share of searches among mini PC brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 0.74% to 0.18% in September 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Lenovo worldwide rose 236.1% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 12.1K in September 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Mac mini worldwide rose 82.3% over 12 measured months, from 823K to 1.5M in September 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for GMKtec worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 74K to 90.5K in September 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Beelink worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 90.5K to 60.5K in September 2026.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Mac mini | 76.2% | 1.5M | 0.0% | Apple |
| 2 | Minisforum | 6.9% | 135K | 0.0% | Minisforum |
| 3 | GEEKOM | 4.6% | 90.5K | 0.0% | GEEKOM |
| 4 | GMKtec | 4.6% | 90.5K | 0.0% | GMKtec |
| 5 | Beelink | 3.1% | 60.5K | 0.0% | Beelink |
| 6 | ACEMAGIC | 2.5% | 49.5K | +22.2% | ACEMAGIC |
| 7 | ASUS | 1.4% | 27.1K | 0.0% | ASUS |
| 8 | Lenovo | 0.61% | 12.1K | -18.2% | Lenovo |
| 9 | Khadas | 0.18% | 3.6K | -45.5% | Khadas |

ASUS and Lenovo sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “asus nuc”.

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Mac mini | 823K | 63.1% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Minisforum | 135K | 10.4% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | GEEKOM | 110K | 8.4% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Beelink | 90.5K | 6.9% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | GMKtec | 74K | 5.7% | 5 |
| Oct 2025 | ACEMAGIC | 33.1K | 2.5% | 6 |
| Oct 2025 | ASUS | 33.1K | 2.5% | 7 |
| Oct 2025 | Lenovo | 3.6K | 0.28% | 8 |
| Oct 2025 | Khadas | 1.9K | 0.15% | 9 |
| Nov 2025 | Mac mini | 823K | 60.9% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Minisforum | 165K | 12.2% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | GEEKOM | 110K | 8.1% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Beelink | 90.5K | 6.7% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | GMKtec | 90.5K | 6.7% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | ACEMAGIC | 40.5K | 3% | 6 |
| Nov 2025 | ASUS | 27.1K | 2% | 7 |
| Nov 2025 | Lenovo | 3.6K | 0.27% | 8 |
| Nov 2025 | Khadas | 1.9K | 0.14% | 9 |
| Dec 2025 | Mac mini | 823K | 62.8% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Minisforum | 165K | 12.6% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | GEEKOM | 90.5K | 6.9% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | GMKtec | 90.5K | 6.9% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Beelink | 74K | 5.6% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | ACEMAGIC | 33.1K | 2.5% | 6 |
| Dec 2025 | ASUS | 27.1K | 2.1% | 7 |
| Dec 2025 | Lenovo | 4.4K | 0.34% | 8 |
| Dec 2025 | Khadas | 2.4K | 0.18% | 9 |
| Jan 2026 | Mac mini | 1.2M | 72% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Minisforum | 165K | 9.7% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | GEEKOM | 90.5K | 5.3% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Beelink | 74K | 4.4% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | GMKtec | 74K | 4.4% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | ACEMAGIC | 33.1K | 2% | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | ASUS | 27.1K | 1.6% | 7 |
| Jan 2026 | Lenovo | 6.6K | 0.39% | 8 |
| Jan 2026 | Khadas | 3.6K | 0.21% | 9 |
| Feb 2026 | Mac mini | 1.8M | 83% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Minisforum | 110K | 5% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Beelink | 74K | 3.4% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | GEEKOM | 74K | 3.4% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | GMKtec | 60.5K | 2.7% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | ACEMAGIC | 27.1K | 1.2% | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | ASUS | 22.2K | 1% | 7 |
| Feb 2026 | Lenovo | 5.4K | 0.24% | 8 |
| Feb 2026 | Khadas | 2.9K | 0.13% | 9 |
| Mar 2026 | Mac mini | 1.8M | 80.5% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Minisforum | 135K | 5.9% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | GEEKOM | 90.5K | 4% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Beelink | 74K | 3.3% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | GMKtec | 74K | 3.3% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | ACEMAGIC | 33.1K | 1.5% | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | ASUS | 27.1K | 1.2% | 7 |
| Mar 2026 | Lenovo | 6.6K | 0.29% | 8 |
| Mar 2026 | Khadas | 2.4K | 0.11% | 9 |
| Apr 2026 | Mac mini | 1.5M | 80.2% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Minisforum | 110K | 5.9% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | GEEKOM | 74K | 4% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Beelink | 60.5K | 3.2% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | GMKtec | 60.5K | 3.2% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | ACEMAGIC | 33.1K | 1.8% | 6 |
| Apr 2026 | ASUS | 22.2K | 1.2% | 7 |
| Apr 2026 | Lenovo | 6.6K | 0.35% | 8 |
| Apr 2026 | Khadas | 2.4K | 0.13% | 9 |
| May 2026 | Mac mini | 1.5M | 80.3% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Minisforum | 110K | 5.9% | 2 |
| May 2026 | GEEKOM | 74K | 4% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Beelink | 60.5K | 3.2% | 4 |
| May 2026 | GMKtec | 60.5K | 3.2% | 5 |
| May 2026 | ACEMAGIC | 27.1K | 1.4% | 6 |
| May 2026 | ASUS | 22.2K | 1.2% | 7 |
| May 2026 | Lenovo | 8.1K | 0.43% | 8 |
| May 2026 | Khadas | 6.6K | 0.35% | 9 |
| Jun 2026 | Mac mini | 1.2M | 74.1% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Minisforum | 135K | 8.2% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | GEEKOM | 74K | 4.5% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | GMKtec | 74K | 4.5% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Beelink | 60.5K | 3.7% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | ASUS | 33.1K | 2% | 6 |
| Jun 2026 | ACEMAGIC | 27.1K | 1.6% | 7 |
| Jun 2026 | Khadas | 12.1K | 0.74% | 8 |
| Jun 2026 | Lenovo | 9.9K | 0.6% | 9 |
| Jul 2026 | Mac mini | 1M | 71.7% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Minisforum | 110K | 7.9% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | GEEKOM | 74K | 5.3% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | GMKtec | 74K | 5.3% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Beelink | 60.5K | 4.3% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | ACEMAGIC | 27.1K | 1.9% | 6 |
| Jul 2026 | ASUS | 27.1K | 1.9% | 7 |
| Jul 2026 | Lenovo | 14.8K | 1.1% | 8 |
| Jul 2026 | Khadas | 8.1K | 0.58% | 9 |
| Aug 2026 | Mac mini | 1.5M | 76.3% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Minisforum | 135K | 6.9% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | GEEKOM | 90.5K | 4.6% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | GMKtec | 90.5K | 4.6% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Beelink | 60.5K | 3.1% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | ACEMAGIC | 40.5K | 2.1% | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | ASUS | 27.1K | 1.4% | 7 |
| Aug 2026 | Lenovo | 14.8K | 0.75% | 8 |
| Aug 2026 | Khadas | 6.6K | 0.34% | 9 |
| Sep 2026 | Mac mini | 1.5M | 76.2% | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | Minisforum | 135K | 6.9% | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | GEEKOM | 90.5K | 4.6% | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | GMKtec | 90.5K | 4.6% | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | Beelink | 60.5K | 3.1% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | ACEMAGIC | 49.5K | 2.5% | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | ASUS | 27.1K | 1.4% | 7 |
| Sep 2026 | Lenovo | 12.1K | 0.61% | 8 |
| Sep 2026 | Khadas | 3.6K | 0.18% | 9 |

## What is being compared

- **ACEMAGIC**: Measured on the search term “acemagic”.
- **ASUS**: Measured on the search term “asus nuc”.
- **Beelink**: Measured on the search term “beelink”.
- **GEEKOM**: Measured on the search term “geekom”.
- **GMKtec**: Measured on the search term “gmktec”.
- **Khadas**: Measured on the search term “khadas mind”.
- **Lenovo**: Measured on the search term “lenovo thinkcentre tiny”.
- **Mac mini**: Measured on the search term “mac mini”.
- **Minisforum**: Measured on the search term “minisforum”.

- [ACEMAGIC](/demand/global-en/brands/acemagic)
- [ASUS](/demand/global-en/brands/asus)
- [Beelink](/demand/global-en/brands/beelink)
- [GEEKOM](/demand/global-en/brands/geekom)
- [GMKtec](/demand/global-en/brands/gmktec)
- [Khadas](/demand/global-en/brands/khadas)
- [Lenovo](/demand/global-en/brands/lenovo)
- [Mac mini](/demand/global-en/brands/apple-mac-mini)
- [Minisforum](/demand/global-en/brands/minisforum)

## Methodology

- [How is the Brand Demand Index measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among mini PC brands worldwide?

In September 2026, Mac mini was the most searched among mini PC brands worldwide, with an estimated 1.5M branded searches, 76.2% of all searches for the nine we track. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

## Cite this page

Brandwave. "Mini PC brands: Which are searched most?". https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/categories/mini-pc-brands

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