Kamrui Mini PC Pinova P1 Review

A capable mini PC for basic multitasking on three screens. The Ryzen 4300U is a step up from entry-level chips, but the small SSD holds it back. Worth considering if you need a tiny footprint and triple display support, but shop around for configs with more storage.

The KAMRUI Pinova P1 is a mini PC that tries to punch above its weight class. It packs an AMD Ryzen 4300U CPU and 16GB of RAM into a tiny box, promising better performance than the usual budget N-series chips.

And on paper, it delivers some unique perks for its size, like triple 4K display support and a surprising amount of upgrade potential. But you have to look past the marketing to see where the compromises are.

The Ryzen 4300U is the star here, and it's decent for a mini PC. In our database, its CPU performance lands in the 10th percentile for desktops, which sounds low, but it's about 10% faster in multi-threaded tasks than the entry-level Intel N chips it often competes with. That means smoother multitasking and light productivity. The integrated Radeon graphics are fine for basic tasks and driving those three displays, but don't expect to game on it—the GPU score is in the 47th percentile. The 256GB SSD is the biggest bottleneck, scoring in the bottom 15% for storage, so you'll want to upgrade that fast.

At around $320, it's a tricky call. You're paying a premium for the mini form factor and the Ryzen chip over cheaper N-series boxes. If you specifically need a tiny PC with triple monitor support for basic office work, it's one of the few games in town. But if size isn't your top concern, you can get more raw power for the same money from a used office desktop or a budget tower.

Stacked against other mini PCs, the Pinova P1's main advantage is the Ryzen 4300U over the common Intel N100 or N95. It's a bit faster for CPU-heavy tasks. However, brands like Beelink or Minisforum often offer similar Ryzen mini PCs with better out-of-the-box specs (like dual-channel RAM) or Wi-Fi 6 for a similar price. Compared to the listed 'competitors' like the HP Omen or Alienware Aurora, that's a joke—those are full-sized gaming desktops that are in a completely different league. The real competition is other compact Ryzen 4000U series mini PCs.

Skip this if you need serious computing power for video editing, coding, or gaming. Its CPU is in the bottom 10th percentile for desktops overall. Also, avoid it if you want a plug-and-play experience; plan to buy and install a larger SSD immediately.

Buy this if you're building a super compact home office or media center and need to drive three monitors. The upgrade-friendly design means you can start cheap and add a bigger SSD later. It's also a good fit for digital signage or a lightweight home server where its 24/7 reliability claims might come in handy. Just know you're trading some performance for the small size.