Getting pro-level video editing performance used to mean a big tower and a big bill. In this video, I break down the best mini PCs for video editing in 2026 that are compact, quiet, and still strong enough for real creative work—think 4K editing, color grading, and multitasking across multiple screens. I’m looking at what actually matters for editors: CPU headroom for scrubbing and exports, GPU acceleration for Premiere Pro/Resolve, RAM and SSD speed for big projects, and ports for clean multi-display setups. I cover five picks, starting with the Beelink SER8 and GEEKOM AX8 Max—both built around the Ryzen 7 8745HS and Radeon 780M iGPU, which is a surprisingly capable combo for compressed 4K workflows and accelerated effects. Then I jump into the Apple Mac mini M4 for that hardware-software synergy (especially if you’re in Final Cut or Apple Silicon-optimized Premiere), the Intel NUC 13 Pro for a reliable workstation-style Windows setup with Thunderbolt 4, and my top pick: the MINISFORUM Venus UM790 Pro. With the Ryzen 9 7940HS, 64GB DDR5, dual PCIe 4.0 SSD support (RAID), and serious cooling, it’s the “powerhouse in disguise” option when you want sustained performance without the bulk.