LEADER SN14-I5 MINI PC
A tiny PC with some big selling points.
$1,399 | ]www.leadersystems.com.au
Leader Computers is a well-known Australianowned distributor and system manufacturer. Its SN14-i5 is a NUC form factor mini PC that’s surprisingly capable in spite of its diminutive size. Leader’s systems are available from many retailers all around Australia.
The SN14-i5 includes an 11th Gen i5 Tiger
Lake 4C/8T processor, 8GB of RAM and a 500GB NVME SSD. Leader will certainly offer a 16GB RAM option as it does for its outgoing 10th Gen systems. At $1,399 it might seem overpriced for a unit with that spec, but that cost can be justified.
Its triple display support, quality connectivity options and low power consumption are notable features and mean it can function as a very good general-purpose office machine, but it might be the three-year Australia wide onsite warranty that appeals to a WFH user, especially one that isn’t that tech savvy. You’ll find NUCs with a similar spec for cheaper, but that kind of after-sale support is a feature unto itself, and the premium price will be money well spent for the right user. It comes with Windows 11 Professional too. A good value add.
It doesn’t excel in the benchmark wars, but for essential productivity tasks, media consumption or general internet usage the NUC form factor has a lot of appeal. It really is impressive to get the performance of a flagship PC from just a couple of years ago in a system you can fit in the palm of your hand. This NUC is a solid choice for a user that’s happy to pay extra for after-sale peace of mind. This classy little NUC isn’t for everyone, but its key strengths give it a strong niche appeal.
"It comes with Windows 11 Professional too. A good value add."