GMKtec is putting its G5S mini PC on sale on 9 July, and the pitch is simple: low price, plenty of ports, and just enough hardware to keep basic work moving. In China, the 128GB model costs $170, while the 512GB version is priced at $270. It is aimed at buyers who want a cheap wired mini PC more than a future-proof one.
The headline spec is not subtle. The G5S uses Intel’s Celeron N5095, a four-core Jasper Lake chip from 2021, paired with 8GB of LPDDR4-2400 memory. That puts it firmly in entry-level territory, but this category still sells because the alternative is often a bulkier desktop that costs more and eats more space.
GMKtec G5S size, cooling and ports
The chassis measures 72 x 72 x 44.5 mm and weighs 206 g, which is the sort of number that makes a monitor stand look overconfident. GMKtec says the mini PC includes a built-in fan and a quiet cooling system with copper heat pipes, a sensible addition given the older Intel chip inside.
Connectivity is where the G5S tries to punch above its weight. You get 3 USB 3.2 ports, 2 HDMI 2.0 outputs, a 1Gbps RJ45 port, and USB-C power delivery. In other words, it is wired like a small office machine, a media box, or a backup desktop that expects to live near a wall socket and a cluster of cables.
- Processor: Intel Celeron N5095
- Memory: 8GB LPDDR4-2400
- Storage: 128GB or 512GB
- Ports: 3 x USB 3.2, 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1Gbps RJ45, USB-C power
GMKtec G5S price and storage options
GMKtec is selling the G5S in two storage versions: 128GB for $170 and 512GB for $270, both in China. The larger option is the one that makes more sense, because 128GB vanishes fast once Windows, apps, and a few updates get involved.
The broader mini PC market has spent the last few years shifting from bargain curiosities to genuinely useful low-power boxes, especially as Intel’s older efficiency chips keep showing up in budget systems. The G5S fits that pattern neatly, though its ceiling will be set by the N5095 rather than by the number of ports on the back.
Who the G5S is for
This is not the machine for anyone chasing heavy multitasking or modern gaming bragging rights. It is the kind of mini PC that makes sense for browsing, office work, digital signage, simple server tasks, or as a compact second computer, and the 9 July launch will show whether GMKtec has hit the sweet spot between price and practicality.