AI workstations & AI PCs for businesses
Powerful computers for local models, image, video and development at the desk.
The hardware advisor asks about your goal, size and budget and suggests matching hardware and software. Requests are free and without obligation.
About the category
What it is and what it is for
AI workstations and AI PCs bring AI computing power right to the desk — from compact computers with large unified memory to tower workstations with several GPUs. Language, image and video models run locally without data leaving the building. For many teams they are the obvious entry point into their own AI.
Typical uses in business
- Local language models for development, analysis and confidential texts.
- Image and video generation in marketing, design and product development.
- Developing and testing models before moving them to servers.
- CAD, simulation and data analysis with AI assistance.
What businesses should check before buying
- Choose graphics or unified memory generously — it determines model size.
- Operating system and software compatibility: Windows, Linux or macOS.
- Noise and heat under load in the office.
- Warranty, on-site service and expandability.
Integration & effortEffort: low
Unpack, set up, install software — first local models are usually running quickly. Effort arises when several people are to use the device, your own data is connected or rules on data protection and logging are needed.
In the catalogue
AI workstations & AI PCs: 13 products at a glance
Details according to the manufacturers. Order: products with a guide price first, then by name. Partners get no preference.
| Product | Manufacturer | Country | Guide price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Pro Max with GB10 (FCM1253)Compact Dell AI workstation with NVIDIA GB10 for local model development, prototyping and inference. | Dell Technologies | United States | from approx. €5,600 |
| GMKtec EVO-X2 (AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395) AI Mini PCGMKtec AI mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 for local LLM inference and development. | GMKtec | China | from approx. €2,000 |
| GMKtec EVO-X5 Pro (Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495)GMKtec AI mini PC with Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 for local AI workloads in professional environments. | GMKtec | China | from approx. €6,100 |
| MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX 128GB (AI workstation)Compact MINISFORUM AI workstation with 128 GB memory for local inference at the desk. | MINISFORUM | China | from approx. €4,400 |
| ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 (Intel Core Ultra Series 2 AI PC)Compact Lenovo workstation with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 for AI-assisted office and development work. | Lenovo Group | China | from approx. €1,400 |
| TT-QuietBox 2 (4x Blackhole, liquid-cooled workstation)Liquid-cooled Tenstorrent AI workstation with four Blackhole accelerators for local development and inference. | Tenstorrent | Canada | from approx. €8,900 |
| AI Development / AI Deployment & Inference workstations and serversPuget Systems AI workstations and servers for model development, deployment and inference. | Puget Systems | United States | on request |
| ASUS Ascent GX10 (GB10, 64/128 GB)Compact ASUS AI desktop system with NVIDIA GB10 for local development, prototyping and inference. | ASUSTeK Computer (ASUS) | Taiwan | on request |
| Beelink GTR9 Pro (AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395)Beelink mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 for local LLM workloads and development. | Beelink | China | on request |
| BIZON AI workstations & GPU servers for local LLMPre-configured multi-GPU workstations and GPU servers from BIZON for running LLMs locally in companies. | BIZON (Bizon-tech) | United States | on request |
| HP ZGX Nano AI Station (GB10)Compact HP AI station with NVIDIA GB10 for local development and inference at the desk. | HP Inc. | United States | on request |
| Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, up to 30-core CPU / 64-core GPU)Compact Apple desktop with M5 Ultra for local LLM workloads as well as creative and technical work. | Apple Inc. | United States | on request |
| NVIDIA DGX Spark (GB10 Grace Blackwell, 128 GB)Compact NVIDIA AI desktop system with GB10 Grace Blackwell and 128 GB memory for local development, prototyping and inference. | NVIDIA Corporation | United States | on request |
Guide prices: non-binding, rounded, excl. VAT, shipping and duties. Listed does not mean partner.
Software that fits
- Ollama (opens in a new tab)Open source · MITDownloads and runs language models locally with just a few commands.
- LM Studio (opens in a new tab)FreeDesktop app for downloading, testing and serving language models locally.
- ComfyUI (opens in a new tab)Open source · GPL-3.0Node-based interface for image and video generation with local models.
- Continue (opens in a new tab)Open source · Apache-2.0AI coding assistant for your IDE that also works with local models.
- PyTorch (opens in a new tab)Open source · BSD-3-ClauseWidely used framework for developing, training and running models.
Licence details without guarantee — the project’s own licence is authoritative. We can set up and integrate it for you at a fixed price.
Research
Related reports
- Edge AI and local models: what your own AI hardware costs in 2026Open models now run on a laptop or a single GPU — but the memory shortage has made edge modules up to twice as expensive.AI-assisted, not yet reviewed
- Open AI models: four months behind the frontierIn 2026, open AI models are nearly as good as the best closed ones, some run on a laptop, and they keep your data with you if you run them safely.AI-assisted, not yet reviewed
- The model market in 2026: gaps shrink, licences decideAccording to the Stanford AI Index 2026, the leading US and Chinese models are only 2.7% apart — for businesses, licence, operation and data control now…AI-assisted, not yet reviewed
FAQ
Questions about AI workstations & AI PCs
- How much do products in “AI workstations & AI PCs” cost?
- 6 of the 13 products in this category in the OROBO catalogue have a public guide price: approx. €1,400 to €8,900. These are rounded entry prices according to the manufacturers, excluding VAT, shipping and duties. The others are available on request only. Only the seller’s quote is binding.
- Which manufacturers does OROBO list for “AI workstations & AI PCs”?
- In this category OROBO lists 12 manufacturers from 4 countries: United States (6), China (4), Canada (1), Taiwan (1). In the catalogue: Apple Inc., ASUSTeK Computer (ASUS), Beelink, BIZON (Bizon-tech), Dell Technologies, GMKtec, HP Inc., Lenovo Group, MINISFORUM, NVIDIA Corporation, Puget Systems, Tenstorrent. OROBO currently has no partner agreement with any of these manufacturers — listed does not mean partner.
- Does OROBO sell these products itself?
- No. OROBO brokers and does not sell anything itself. We check your need and intended use, screen buyer and seller against the EU and US sanctions lists and obtain the quote from the manufacturer or its dealer. Contract, payment, delivery and warranty run directly between you and the seller. Brokering is free for you; for now we broker for buyers in the EU, the EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
- What does OROBO need for a request?
- Quantity, goal and timing — and a budget if you know it. The hardware advisor helps you find the right class of hardware in a few steps. Requests are free and without obligation; your contact details only go to the seller with your consent.
- Do export rules apply?
- Export rules may apply to products from 5 of the 12 manufacturers in this category. Before every referral we screen buyer and seller against the EU and US sanctions lists and ask about the intended use; export licences are the seller’s responsibility.
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Product details and prices come from manufacturers’ public information (as of 3 Nov 2026, foreign currencies converted at the ECB rate). Prices are non-binding, rounded guide values excluding VAT, shipping and duties; only the seller’s quote is binding. Category texts are general information and do not replace a case-by-case assessment.