GMKtec EVO-T2 review: An impressive AI mini PC that goes some way to addressing the imbalance between the best Intel can offer over AMD
by https://www.techradar.com/uk/author/mark-pickavance · TechRadarTechRadar Verdict
Had this machine not been supplied with a single 16GB memory module, it would get a much stronger recommendation from me. Despite that mistake, this classy platform delivers a great user experience when combined with the right amount of memory.
Pros
- +Intel Panther Lake silicon
- +180 TOPS AI
- +Arc B390
- +OCuLink
- +PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot
Cons
- -Zero memory upgrades
- -Not a cheap system
- -Only a Gen4 SSD is installed
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GMKtec EVO-T2: 30-second review
Mini PCs rarely arrive with fanfare. The GMKtec EVO-T2 is an exception. It debuted at CES 2026 with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan visiting the booth, testing the unit in person and signing a prototype. His signature wasn’t on my test version, and you can imagine my disappointment.
That kind of endorsement is unusual for a compact desktop from a Chinese OEM, and it signals something real. This is not a routine refresh.
At its core sits Intel's newest Panther Lake architecture. The Core Ultra X7 358H is built on Intel's own 18A process node, making the EVO-T2 one of the first consumer products to ship that fabrication technology at volume. The question every reviewer has to answer is whether the real-world performance justifies a price tag that sits above £1,500 for the standard retail configuration.
The review unit supplied by GMKtec uses the Core Ultra X7 358H with 64GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD, but some SKUs offer the Core Ultra X9 388H for those willing to pay extra.
What GMKtec has here is cutting-edge Intel technology that’s ideal for power users, AI LLM fans, and creatives, all in a remarkably compact package that doesn’t cost a fortune.
With so few brands offering products with Panther Lake silicon, this is easily one of the best Mini PC machines available today.
GMKtec EVO-T2: Price and availability
- How much does it cost? $1899/£1521/€1,700
- When is it out? Available now
- Where can you get it? Currently, this machine can be obtained directly from GMKtec
The GMKtec EVO-T2 is available direct from the GMKtec US and GMKtec UK websites. I'm also seeing a configuration on Amazon.com.
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