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The hidden pitfall in this question is that the most obvious answers come with external power supplies. Some are half the size of the computer.

e.g. https://www.servethehome.com/lenovo-thinkcentre-m920x-tiny-r...

Some models can be powered over USB-C, allowing them to run off compact GaN chargers, monitors, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/MINISFORUM-7940HS-Radeon-USB3-2-PCIe4...

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Yeah, but most SFF computers are considerably smaller than Mac Mini. Most are easily VESA mountable too so you can stuff them on the back of monitor to get them off the desk. The Mac Mini is huge by comparison and disappointingly even though the base M1/M2 models are basically half empty lack any sort of storage expansion. So while a random SFF PC can have a couple SSDs in the case, the Mac Mini needs external drives eating up space and ports.

I have a work-issued Lenovo ThinkCentre M Tiny...it's so infuriatingly loud! The fans seem to spin up at completely random times that have nothing to do with workload, and they're incredibly loud.

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