Are there any alternatives?

The most obvious competitor is Apple’s Mac Studio. The M1 Ultra will likely get you better performance, although that top-of-the-line configuration will cost you significantly more.

　　Intel’s NUC 12 Extreme is another rival, which allows you to pair its modular kit with any discrete GPU of your choice for even better performance.

　　

How long will it last?

The user accessibility of this PC’s internals means it can last a lot longer than other mini computers. Not only can you upgrade in the future, it’s a far easier PC to repair. It should easily last over five years, and could even range closer to ten depending on your needs.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. As an alternative to the Mac Studio, you won’t find other options this small or this powerful.