Lenovo Mini i5 mini PC hits ‘lowest price ever’ for £449 at Argos

I’ve found a great deal on the Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini i5 desktop, which is now £449 at Argos. Argos says it has never sold the machine for less than £599 before, making this its lowest ever price — a claim I confirmed via the Wayback Machine.

Mini PCs are brilliant for saving desk space while still giving you the speed and flexibility of a proper desktop. And this petite powerhouse runs on an Intel Core 5 210H processor with eight cores and speeds reaching up to 4.8GHz, giving it the performance needed for office work, streaming, multitasking, and everyday computing.

Integrated Intel graphics handle everyday visuals, streaming video, and productivity software.

You get a 512GB SSD, giving you room for Windows 11 Home, installed software, and personal files without running out of space too quickly. SSD storage also keeps boot times short and helps programs open faster during daily use.

Networking includes Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5G LAN support, giving you fast wireless and wired connections for downloads, streaming, and video calls across busy home networks.

It comes with one USB 2.0 port, three USB 3.2 ports, four USB Type-A ports, and two USB Type-C ports for connecting accessories and external drives.

You also get HDMI, Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort, Bluetooth, and a headphone jack.

The compact 1L case measures 4.27cm tall, 19.1cm wide, and 19.5cm deep, while weighing 1.8kg, making it easy to fit into tight workspaces.

Quiet, cool operation keeps noise low even under heavier workloads, making it suitable for long work sessions or evening streaming.

For more choices, look at our round-up of the best mini PCs you can buy now.