While it's true that Home Assistant runs on a Raspberry Pi, once you start adding integrations, the SBC soon gets outmatched.

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Find your perfect mini PC in 2026. Expert reviews of budget options for office tasks, Plex servers, 1080p gaming, and 4K gaming. Prices start at $300.

Zotac launches the CI360 nano mini PC with Intel N150 processor, DDR5 memory, dual M.2 slots, and WiFi 6E in a compact 0.9-liter chassis. Full specs and details.

The Khadas Mind Pro is the first Intel Panther Lake-powered Mini PC, which features a unique modular form factor and a ...

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