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00:01Ok, here's the fight everyone keeps asking about Intel's i9-10980HK vs AMD's Ryzen 7 8845Hs
00:10And look, I went digging, and I found 5 mini PCs that make this comparison way more interesting than the
00:16spec sheets suggest
00:17Because here's the thing, the i9-10980HK is an older chip, but these machines are selling for 200 bucks, and
00:25that changes the math completely
00:27The Ryzen 7 8845Hs is newer, more efficient, better integrated graphics, no argument there
00:34But if you mainly game, stream, and do office work, the i9 boxes are absolutely worth a look
00:40So let me walk you through the 5 best deals I found, cheapest to most equipped
00:45First up, the value king, 16GB of DDR4, a 2TB SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, all running Windows
00:5311 Pro
00:55That 2TB storage at this price is honestly the headline, because most mini PCs in this range give you 512GB
01:01and call it a day
01:03It's the Intel Core i9-10980HK, and for gaming, emulation, video editing, everyday multitasking, it handles all of it without
01:12breaking a sweat
01:13Price?
01:15$181
01:17That is under $200 for a gaming-capable mini desktop
01:21Nearly 5,000 people bought it, 4.7 stars
01:25If you want maximum machine for minimum money, this is the one I'd start with
01:30Number 2, same chassis, same specs basically, 16GB RAM, M.2 SSD, Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5
01:39.2, UHD output for the gamer crowd
01:42But here's why I'm listing it separately, it's $1.84, and it's rated 4.9 stars with over $4,500
01:48sold
01:49So you're paying about $3 more than the last one, but you're getting a noticeably higher customer satisfaction score
01:56That's a real signal when you're buying blind from a listing
02:00Same i9-10980HK performance, same dual-screen gaming setup potential, but buyers seem happier with it
02:08If ratings matter to you, spend the extra $3
02:12Third one jumps up in price, but it jumps up in hardware too
02:15This is the 32GB of RAM, 1-2TB SSD config
02:21$263
02:23Now, is that worth it over the cheaper options?
02:26Here's my honest take, if you're running virtual machines, heavy browser tabs, or you edit 4K footage, yes
02:3432GB is the difference between fine and never think about memory again
02:38Same i9-10980HK, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, 4K HD output, and it's marketed for gaming, office, and study,
02:47which tells you it's a generalist workhorse
02:504.9 stars, $4,800 sold
02:52The most expensive of the Intel bunch, and the most future-proofed
02:58Number 4 is the interesting middle child
03:02$245, 32GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, 4K output, portable form factor
03:11And it gives you a choice, the i9-10980HK, or Intel's N150 if you'd rather have the newer low-power
03:18chip
03:19That's a nice touch, because not everybody needs raw horsepower, some folks want quiet and cool
03:254.8 stars, $4,800 sold
03:28So if you want the 32GB without paying the absolute top price, this sits right in the sweet spot
03:35Solid pick for a living room PC or a compact workstation
03:39So, quick summary, if you want the absolute lowest price, grab number 1
03:44If you want the best-rated budget pick, number 2
03:48If you need 32GB cheap, number 4
03:52Most storage and best overall ratings, number 5
03:55Top spec, no compromises, number 3
03:59And if you're still torn against the Ryzen 7 8845HS, the AMD chip wins on efficiency and integrated graphics
04:06But it costs more, and for most people doing gaming, office, and streaming, these Intel i9 machines deliver more hardware
04:12per dollar
04:13Links to all 5 are in the description below, so go check the current prices before they move
04:19If this helped you out, hit that like button and subscribe, I've got more of these comparisons coming
04:25Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next one
