As tech companies continue to find the perfect balance between smart devices and full-blown desktops, this collection of compact computers is a great starting point for customers looking to upgrade their systems. While some people might enjoy their big modems and monitors, others appreciate the convenience of portable tech, which enables flexibility and adaptability when it comes to both work and play.
After all, the traditional living space is slowly going out the door with cable and land lines. This collection of compact computers allows people to create a situation that revolves around their needs rather than the needs of their devices. As people go between offices, homes and everywhere else in between, compact computers become more and more necessary.
20 Examples of Compact Computers
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Portable Smartphone Laptops
The 'CaseTop' Transforms Your Phone into a Computer on the Go
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3D Ring Computer Mice
This Finger-Equipped, Motion Controlled Mouse Doesn't Need a Flat Surface
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Ultra-Thin Portable Desktops
The Cover Keyboard Computer is More Easily Toted Than a Laptop
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Super Slim Wireless Keyboards
The HB 2000 Slim Bluetooth Keyboard Sees You Typing On the Go
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Retractable Tablet Laptops
Shine Pocket Computer Merges Phone and PC in a Way Unlike the iPad
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Screen Expanding Smartphone Docks
The ClamBook Transforms iPhones and Androids into Laptops
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Full-Featured Micro Computers
The Utilite is Mighty but No Bigger Than a Wireless Router
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Speedy Lightweight Laptops
The Acer Aspire S5 Ultrabook is Announced at CES 2012
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Computer Chip-Infused Tablets
The New Samsung Tablet is the First to Use a Computer Chip
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Competitively Thin Ultrabooks
The Fujitsu Lifebook UH90/L is By Far the World’s Thinnest Lap
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Dual-Display Laptops
The ASUS Taichi Seamlessly Goes from Tablet to Ultrabook
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Paper-Inspired Writing Tablets
The Boogie Board Rip Tablet Provides Users the Best of Both Worlds
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Transparent 3D Laptops
The SpaceTop Computer Lets Users Reach into 3D Space to Manipulate Files
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Hybrid Smartphone Computers
The Ubuntu Edge Provides Unparalleled Performance in a Small Design
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Functionally Puzzling Keyboards (UPDATE)
This Customizable Keyboard Rearranges for Mobile Devices
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Ergonomic Typing Devices
This Kinesis Split Keyboard Makes Repetitive Typing More Comfortable
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Colorful Special Edition Laptops
Sony Launches its Limited Edition Red Laptops in the US
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Finger-Mounted Computer Mice
This Mouse Ring Allows for a New Way of Interacting with a Computer
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Mouse-Inspired Scanners
The Scanner Mouse is a Simple Click and Drag Scanning Mechanism
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Space-Saving Foldable Desks
Friday Furniture's Clamshell Desk Has an Appealing Design
Modular Mini Computer Models
The Khadas Mind Mini PC Works as a Desktop, Laptop and More
Hybrid Tablet Laptops
Lenovo is Releasing a 2024 Version of its 'Chromebook Duet'
Handheld Gaming Laptop Designs
The Conceptual Compal Rover Play Has a Two-in-One Design
Compact High-Performance PCs
The Minisforum Venus UN1265 Mini PC is Pro-Grade Yet Minuscule
Stacked Foldable 4K Monitors
The 'DUOONE' Dual 4K Monitor Has a Lag-Free Design
Blazing-Fast Business Professional Laptops
The Latest Lenovo ThinkPads Come in Five Model Choices
Ultra-Slender All-in-One Computers
The Apple iMac M3 Has Advanced Connectivity and More
Education Market Laptop Models
The HP Pro x360 Fortis 11 G11 Has a Compact 11.6-Inch Size
Desk-Mounted Hard Drives
This Hard Drive Concept Makes Use of Underutilized Space
Multifunctional Mini PC Models
The minisforum S100 Works for Digital Signage and More
Sleek Computer-Packed Keyboards
This Linglong Foldable Keyboard Computer is Highly Pocketable
13-Inch Reversible Laptops
The 'HP Spectre X360 13.5' is a Portable Productivity Powerhouse
Laptop-Stowing Portable Desks
The Conceptual 'LAPCASE' Transforms to Support Working from Anywhere
Portable High-Power All-in-One PCs
The Miniproca All-in-One Mini PC Has a Built-in Display
Suitcase-Style Monitor Systems
The 'Base Case' Sets Up a Dual-Monitor Workstation Anywhere
Modular Working Desks
The Tabs Desk by Pelin ÖZbalcı Streamlines Organization & Productivity
Workstation-Ready Laptop Docks
The Belkin Connect Universal USB-C 11-in-1 Pro Dock is Feature-RIch
Pro-Grade Micro PC Systems
The Minisforum Elitemini UM870 Slim is Compact and Budget-Friendly
In-Car Work Desks
The FansDreams Pi Foldable Lap Desk Has a Thin, Collapsible Form
Customizable Office Furniture
The Steelcase Flex Personal Spaces Desk System is Comfy and Private
Slender Ultra-Portable Laptops
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) is Made with 50% PCR Materials
All-in-One Workstation Laptops
The LT-1 Laptop Concept by Lee Seung-Hee Supports Remote Workers
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Ultra-Portable Mini PCs
The Blackview MP80 is Silent, Powerful, and Palm-Sized
Geometric Gamer Laptop Concepts
This Conceptual Dell Gaming Laptop Series by Wei-Yi Li is Stylish
Sleek Compact Keyboard Designs
The Fusion Keyboard 2.0 is Sophisticated and Practical
Carbon-Neutral Compact Desktops
Apple Introduces the M4 Mac Mini Desktop with Retro Components
Portable Media Players
The LG StanbyME Go is Multi-Functional and Perfect for Traveling
Computer-Housing Office Desks
Lian Li's DK07 Standing Desk Supports Two Internal ATX PCs
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
Projection-Style Computer Models
The Conceptual MacBook Go Prioritizes an All-in-One Form
Dual-Screen Laptops
ASUS Unveiled the ZenBook Duo at CES 2024
Durable Featherlight Laptop Models
The LG Gram SuperSlim Weighs Just Over Two-Pounds
Powerfully Efficient Mini PCs
This Compact Mini PC Delivers Reliably Fast Performance
Retractable Port Hub Laptops
This Laptop Design Concept by Junichiro Yokota Hides Essential Ports
Portable Professional Standing Desks
The 'DriftDesk' Portable Laptop Stand Desk is Transformative
Small Space Standing Desks
The Humanscale Float Mini is Adjustable and Easily Moved in the Home
Hybrid Professional Laptop Accessories
The Orbitkey Hybrid Work Duo Maximizes Organization
High-Power Professional Laptops
The Infinix ZERO BOOK 13 Laptops Come in Several Options
Computer-Equipped Coffee Tables
The Opula Smart Coffee Table Sets Up an Office in the Living Room
Ultra-Portable Desk Designs
The PUNCUBE Portable Desk Design Works with Any Laptop
Foldable Computer Concepts
Arcos' Vinexto Laptops are the Future of Foldable Computing
Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs
The Parallel Work Table by Eldho T Jai Enhances Productivity
Multifunctional WFH Lap Desks
The Arlo Skye Lap Desk Hides Storage Space Inside
At-Home Productivity TV Monitors
The Latest Samsung Smart Monitors Come in Three Models
Shapeshifting Business Gamer Laptops
The GPD Pocket 4 Supports Users During Work and Play Hours
Dual-Display Keyboard-Free Laptops
The Bluegen Dual Screen OKPad is Ready for Productivity
Smartphone-Charging Mini PCs
The AOOSTAR Ryzen 7 6800U Mini PC is Feature-Rich
Flex Desk Docking Stations
The Logitech Logi Dock Flex is Great for Shared Workspaces
All-in-One Laptop Workstations
The Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk Tucks Away When Not in Use
Tilting Heat-Dissipating Gamer Laptops
The Compal Veneno Concept Optimizes Cooling
Creative Dual-Display Laptops
The TOPTON L10 Has a Keyboard-Adjacent Touchscreen
High-Power Ultra-Portable Laptops
The ASUS VivoBook Pro 16 Has a 14-Core Processor
Thin Portable Laptops
Acer Unveiled its 'Go' Lineup at CES 2024 Focusing on Portability
Portable PC Backpack Designs
The Mini ITX is a Portable PC with Integrated Speakers
Bendable Display Laptop Models
The HP Spectre Fold Reveals a 17-Inch Tablet Design Inside
LivePaper Computer Displays
The Daylight Computer Company Features a Sustainable Display
Ultra-Portable Productivity Laptops
The Acer Swift Go 14 Features Intel Core Ultra Processors
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
Travel-Focused Enterprise Laptop
This Laptop Offers Premium Features In a Lightweight Package
Dedicated Spatial Computing Laptops
The Spacetop G1 Creates a 100-Inch Virtual Workspace
Compact Screen-Equipped PCs
The ACEMAGIC S1 Boasts a 3-Inch Mini Display on its Front
Unique Dual-Boot Laptops
Lenovo's Latest Hybrid Laptop Combines Windows and Android in One
Smartphone Mounting Monitors
The NexMonitor Keeps Smartphones in View and Charging
Remote Work-Ready Laptops
The HP EliteBook 800 and 805 G10 Series Prioritizes Productivity
Sleek Power-Efficient Laptops
ASUS Debuted a 16" Laptop with an Integrated GPU for Efficiency
Mobile-Friendly Gamer Laptops
The New HP Omen Transcend Laptops Come in Two Models
Office-Focused Mini PCs
Minisforum Announced the UN100 and UN305 Mini PCs for Light Office Work
Dazzling Digital Creator Monitors
The Dell UltraSharp 40 Has Improved ComfortView Plus and More
Professional Rotating Display PCs
The Lenovo Yoga 7 All-in-One Business PC Supports Productivity
Triple Portable Monitors
The Triple Screen Portable Monitor Gives Users More Screen Space
Upgradeable Compact Gamer PCs
The ZOTAC Magnus ONE Mini Gaming PC Fits on Any Desktop
Sleek Foldable Laptops
The New LG Gram Fold Unveils a Large Screen Laptop Design
Mobile Dual-Touchscreen Monitors
The JSAUX FlipGo Comes in Two Screen Sizes
Minimal Modern Desk Designs
The Single Desk by found / Founded has a Compact Form
Modern Portable Work Stations
The Worknic Allows Users to Bring their Office with Them
Workstation-Equipped Laptop Bags
The 'Workpod' Mobile Office Briefcase is Durably Designed
Easily Customizable Laptops
Lenovo's New Laptop Features an E-Ink Display
Sustainable Supplemental Laptop Desks
The Stay Cool Adjustable Laptop Desk is Powered
Remote Professional USB Hubs
The 'OmniCase 2' is Suited for Digital Nomads and Gamers
Remote Professional Laptop Ranges
The Dynabook Satellite Pro C Series Laptops are Pro-Grade
Professional-Targeted Laptop Models
The HP Pavilion Plus 16 Has a 2.5K WQXGA Display
Tiny Retro Computing Laptops
The Pocket 386 Laptop Runs Windows 95 and MS-DOS
High-Power Compact PCs
These ASUS Ultra-Compact PCs Made Their Debut at CES 2024
Productive Triple-Screen Laptops
The TriMax Pro Boasts Two Fold-Out Displays and Strong Components
Personalized Processor Mini PC
The Mini Maker Turbo Mini X Supports Your Choice of Intel Core Chip
Lightweight Ultra-Slim Laptops
ASUS Has Launched the World's Slimmest 13.3-Inch OLED Laptop
Ultra-Compact 4K Mini PCs
The Morefine M6 Features an Intel N200 Processor and Weighs 200g
Compact Handheld Computers
Lenovo is Working on a Legion Go Lite With Some Missing Features
Linkable Productivity Monitors
Samsung The Link Monitors Connect Using Pogo Pins at CES 2024
Creator-Centric Portable Monitors
These OLED Monitors Enable Seamless Drawing & Annotating
Fanless Pocket-Size PCs
The Mele PCG02 Pro Measures in at Smaller Than a Smartphone
User-Friendly Couch Desks
Nerdytec Debuts a New Iteration of Its Couchmaster Product Line
Multi-Display Laptop Docks
Satechi Triple 4K Display Docking Station Maximizes Connectivity
Consolidated Display Docking Stations
This Station Enables Multi-Screen Displays and Easy Charging
Smartphone-Charging Laptop Docks
The UPERFECT UDOCK X 15.6 Pro Has a Robust Design
Modular Quad-Display Laptop Devices
The Quanvizo ExtendPro Has a Plug-and-Play Functionality
Featherlight Ultra-Thin Laptops
Apple Unveils the "World's Thinnest" MacBook Air Laptop
Field-Ready Triple-Display PCs
The MilPAC III Lite Has a Military-Grade, Aluminum Construction
Dual-Screen OLED Laptops
GPD is Making its Foray into Laptops with the 'Duo' Foldable
Business-Ready All-in-One Computers
The Apple iMac with M4 Supports Apple Intelligence and More
Nano-Sized Mini PCs
ZOTAC Launched the 'C-Series Nano' Mini PC Collection with New E-Series Models
Understated Low-Power Desktops
The New Raspberry Pi 500 and Pi Monitor are Minimal
Productive Dual-Display Laptops
The Dxuscreen Dual-Screen Laptop Has Two 13.5-Inch Displays
High-Tech Ultrawide Monitors
INNOCN Highlights Its Product Offerings Just in Time for Prime Day
3D Handheld Gaming PCs
The Tencent 3D One Doesn't Require Glasses for Immersive Graphics
Versatile Portable Compartment Desks
The Looha Desk by Gökçe Nafak Boasts Various Functions
Portable Handle Desktop Computers
The HP Envy Move is Designed with an Attached Handle
Multitasking Hybrid Laptop Models
The ASUS Chromebook CM30 Detachable Has a 10.5-Inch Screen
Compact Fanless Computers
This Biostar PC Offers Phenomenal Efficiency From a Diminutive Package
Chromatic Dual-Display Laptop Monitors
The United Monitors S2 Comes in Two Models
AI-Driven All-in-One Computers
The Acer Aspire C Series Features Intel Core Ultra Processors
Productivity Support Docking Hubs
The TOBENONE Desktop Docking Station Has a Total of 15 Ports
Professional All-in-One PCs
The HP EliteOne 840 G9 Has a 16-Core Processor and More
Touchscreen-Equipped Mini PCs
The minisforum AtomMan X7 Ti Lets Users Easily Monitor Performance
High-Power Desktop-Friendly Computers
The New Apple Mac Studio Has the M2 Max or the M2 Ultra Chip
Power-Efficient Fanless Laptops
ASUS' Vivobook Go 12 Features a Compact Fanless Design
Rugged Field-Ready Tablet Models
The Durabook U11 Supports Productivity From Anywhere
Ultra-Quiet Energy-Efficient PCs
The KODLIX GD70 Mini PC Has the 10-Core Intel Core i7
Budget-Friendly Mini PCs
AcePC's PicoBox Lite is Ultra-Compact and Power-Efficient With its N5105
Compact Powerful Performance Computers
Minisforum Designed the UH125 Pro Mini Computer
Portable Aluminum Computers
The Tuxedo InfinityBook Pro 14 Features a Dual Fan System
Slender Expansive Display Laptops
The 15-inch MacBook Air is Powered by the M2 Chip
Tablet-Like Touchscreen Monitors
Dell's '24 Touch USB-C Hub Monitor' Transforms Into a Touchscreen
Convenient Computer Connectors
Intel's New 'Thunderbolt Share' Makes Cross-PC Functions Seamless
Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups
Worky Designs the Compact and Portable Home Office
Hyper-Portable Productivity Laptops
The New MacBook Air Models Come with the Apple M3 Chip
Micro Business-Grade Desktop PCs
The MSI PRO DP21 14MQ Has a 2.3-Liter Chassis
Mini Multitasking Gamer PCs
The Phoenix Edge Z1 Mini Gaming PC is Small But Mighty
Malleable Portable Monitor Units
The ASUS ZenScreen Fold OLED Has a 17.3-Inch Display
Mobile Connection Computer Monitors
These 2023 Samsung Smart Monitors Come in Three Models
Upgraded Compact Laptops
Microsoft's Surface Laptop Go 3 is Updated for 2023 Standards
Adaptable Dynamic Professional Laptops
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is Agile and Powerful
Entertainment-Ready PC Monitors
The ASUS ZenScreen Smart is the Brand's First with Google TV
Laptop-Compatible USB Hubs
Plugable Debuts Two New USB Hubs to Aid with Laptop Expansion
Professional Compact Notebooks
The Tecra A40 from Dynabook is a Powerhouse Laptop for Workers
Compact Computer Tool Kits
This StarTech PC Computer Tool Kit Features 11 Essential Pieces
Compact Workstation PCs
Minisforum Launched a Powerful Intel PC with Integrated Graphics
Compact Portable Scanners
Brother's Compact Desktop Scanners Maximize Home & Office Space