Option 1 · Beelink
Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
Last updated October 2026
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Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB) vs MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
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Key differences between Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB) and MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
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- Microphone (audio): Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB) — No; MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — Yes (The official front panel lists two digital microphones (DMIC).).
- VESA mounting (included accessories): Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB) — Yes (Wall-mounted bracket with screws for hanging it behind a monitor.); MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — No (The Japanese distributor lists VESA 100mm support and states the mount is not included.).
- Built In Power Supply (power): Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB) — No; MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — Yes (MINISFORUM lists a built-in 320W supply with CCC, FCC, UL, CE and UKCA certification, and an AC input on the rear panel.).
Specifications to check side by side
- Bluetooth (connectivity): Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB) — Bluetooth 4.2; MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — Bluetooth 5.4.
- Ethernet (connectivity): Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB) — 1x 2.5G Ethernet; MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — 2x 10G Ethernet (The official rear-panel diagram lists two 10GbE RJ45 ports on Realtek RTL8127 controllers.).
- Wifi (connectivity): Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB) — Wi-Fi 5; MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — Wi-Fi 7.
- Technology (cooling): Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB) — Air cooling (Silent fan with a heat pipe and heat sink, plus a cooling cover for the SSD.); MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — Six heat pipes with phase-change material and dual fans (The official page describes a copper base, six heat pipes, phase-change cooling and dual fans, with a 160W peak and 130W sustained.).
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Option 2 · MINISFORUM
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
Last updated October 2026
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Audio
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- Yes
Catalog note
Front headphone and microphone combo jack.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
The official front panel lists a 3.5mm combo audio jack.
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
The official front panel lists two digital microphones (DMIC).
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
Connectivity
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- Bluetooth 4.2
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Bluetooth 5.4
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- 1x 2.5G Ethernet
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 2x 10G Ethernet
Catalog note
The official rear-panel diagram lists two 10GbE RJ45 ports on Realtek RTL8127 controllers.
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- Wi-Fi 5
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Wi-Fi 7
Cooling
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- Air cooling
Catalog note
Silent fan with a heat pipe and heat sink, plus a cooling cover for the SSD.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Six heat pipes with phase-change material and dual fans
Catalog note
The official page describes a copper base, six heat pipes, phase-change cooling and dual fans, with a 160W peak and 130W sustained.
Cpu
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- Intel N95
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Catalog note
16 cores and 32 threads, max turbo 5.1 GHz. MINISFORUM lists Performance mode at 130W, Balanced at 95W and Quiet at 60W.
Gpu
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- Intel UHD Graphics (16 EUs)
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics
Catalog note
MINISFORUM lists 40 GPU cores at up to 2900 MHz. Amazon's table names Radeon 8060S graphics at 2900 MHz.
Included Accessories
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- Yes
Catalog note
Two HDMI cables in the box.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
Amazon's box contents for this listing are the mini PC, an HDMI cable, a manual and a US power adapter.
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- Yes
Catalog note
Wall-mounted bracket with screws for hanging it behind a monitor.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
Catalog note
The Japanese distributor lists VESA 100mm support and states the mount is not included.
Memory
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- 12 GB
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 64 GB
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- Single-channel
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Quad-channel
Catalog note
The official specification lists LPDDR5x on a 256-bit bus, shared by the CPU, GPU and NPU.
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- Soldered
Catalog note
12GB of LPDDR5 on the board, with a 12GB maximum, so the memory cannot be upgraded.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Soldered
Catalog note
Amazon's product table for this configuration lists 64GB of LPDDR5 at 8000 MHz, and the official sheet describes onboard unified memory rather than SODIMM slots.
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- 12 GB
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 64 GB
Catalog note
The platform's official sheet allows up to 128GB, but this configuration is soldered at 64GB, so the capacity shipped is the capacity kept.
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- 4800 MT/s
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 8000 MT/s
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- LPDDR5
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- LPDDR5X
Npu
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- Not applicable / unspecified
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- AMD Ryzen AI NPU (50 TOPS)
Catalog note
MINISFORUM states up to 50 TOPS from the NPU and up to 126 TOPS across the whole processor.
Other
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- Yes
Catalog note
Beelink's port diagram labels a lock slot on the back, next to the DC jack.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
The official rear panel diagram lists an anti-theft lock hole.
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
Power
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- 100-240V AC
Catalog note
External power adapter with a DC jack. Beelink states its US adapter accepts 100 to 240V even though it is labelled 100-120V.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Not recorded
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
MINISFORUM lists a built-in 320W supply with CCC, FCC, UL, CE and UKCA certification, and an AC input on the rear panel.
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- Not recorded
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 320W
Software
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- Windows 11 Home
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Windows 11 Pro
Catalog note
B&H, Micro Center and the Japanese distributor all list Windows 11 Pro on the MS-S1 Max.
Storage
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- 500 GB
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 2 TB
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- M.2 2280 SATA 3 SSD
Catalog note
Two M.2 2280 slots: the PCIe 3.0 x4 slot holds the included SATA SSD (it takes NVMe or SATA drives) and the second PCIe 3.0 x1 slot takes NVMe drives only. Up to 4TB in total.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 1x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD + 1x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x1 SSD
Catalog note
The official specification lists one M.2 2280 slot at PCIe 4.0 x4 and a second at PCIe 4.0 x1, each up to 8TB.
Usb
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps)
Catalog note
Two on the front and two on the back.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
Catalog note
The official port diagram shows USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10Gbps on the front and the rear.
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 2x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps) + 2x USB4 V2 Type-C (80Gbps)
Catalog note
The official diagram puts two USB4 ports at 40Gbps with DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode and 15W output on the front, and two USB4 V2 ports at 80Gbps with the same Alt Mode and power on the rear.
Video
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
Catalog note
The official port diagram has no dedicated DisplayPort connector. Video on USB4 uses DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode.
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- 2x HDMI (4K 60Hz)
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
Catalog note
The official rear panel lists one HDMI 2.1 FRL output, up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 120Hz.
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
| Specification | Beelink Mini S12 (N95 12GB + 500GB) | MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
YesCatalog noteFront headphone and microphone combo jack. | YesCatalog noteThe official front panel lists a 3.5mm combo audio jack. | |
| No | YesCatalog noteThe official front panel lists two digital microphones (DMIC). | |
| No | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 | |
| 1x 2.5G Ethernet | 2x 10G EthernetCatalog noteThe official rear-panel diagram lists two 10GbE RJ45 ports on Realtek RTL8127 controllers. | |
| Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Cooling | ||
Air coolingCatalog noteSilent fan with a heat pipe and heat sink, plus a cooling cover for the SSD. | Six heat pipes with phase-change material and dual fansCatalog noteThe official page describes a copper base, six heat pipes, phase-change cooling and dual fans, with a 160W peak and 130W sustained. | |
| Cpu | ||
| Intel N95 | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395Catalog note16 cores and 32 threads, max turbo 5.1 GHz. MINISFORUM lists Performance mode at 130W, Balanced at 95W and Quiet at 60W. | |
| Gpu | ||
| Intel UHD Graphics (16 EUs) | AMD Radeon 8060S GraphicsCatalog noteMINISFORUM lists 40 GPU cores at up to 2900 MHz. Amazon's table names Radeon 8060S graphics at 2900 MHz. | |
| Included Accessories | ||
YesCatalog noteTwo HDMI cables in the box. | YesCatalog noteAmazon's box contents for this listing are the mini PC, an HDMI cable, a manual and a US power adapter. | |
YesCatalog noteWall-mounted bracket with screws for hanging it behind a monitor. | NoCatalog noteThe Japanese distributor lists VESA 100mm support and states the mount is not included. | |
| Memory | ||
| 12 GB | 64 GB | |
| Single-channel | Quad-channelCatalog noteThe official specification lists LPDDR5x on a 256-bit bus, shared by the CPU, GPU and NPU. | |
SolderedCatalog note12GB of LPDDR5 on the board, with a 12GB maximum, so the memory cannot be upgraded. | SolderedCatalog noteAmazon's product table for this configuration lists 64GB of LPDDR5 at 8000 MHz, and the official sheet describes onboard unified memory rather than SODIMM slots. | |
| 12 GB | 64 GBCatalog noteThe platform's official sheet allows up to 128GB, but this configuration is soldered at 64GB, so the capacity shipped is the capacity kept. | |
| 4800 MT/s | 8000 MT/s | |
| LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | |
| Npu | ||
| Not applicable / unspecified | AMD Ryzen AI NPU (50 TOPS)Catalog noteMINISFORUM states up to 50 TOPS from the NPU and up to 126 TOPS across the whole processor. | |
| Other | ||
| No | No | |
YesCatalog noteBeelink's port diagram labels a lock slot on the back, next to the DC jack. | YesCatalog noteThe official rear panel diagram lists an anti-theft lock hole. | |
| No | No | |
| Power | ||
100-240V ACCatalog noteExternal power adapter with a DC jack. Beelink states its US adapter accepts 100 to 240V even though it is labelled 100-120V. | Not recorded | |
| No | YesCatalog noteMINISFORUM lists a built-in 320W supply with CCC, FCC, UL, CE and UKCA certification, and an AC input on the rear panel. | |
| Not recorded | 320W | |
| Software | ||
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 ProCatalog noteB&H, Micro Center and the Japanese distributor all list Windows 11 Pro on the MS-S1 Max. | |
| Storage | ||
| 500 GB | 2 TB | |
M.2 2280 SATA 3 SSDCatalog noteTwo M.2 2280 slots: the PCIe 3.0 x4 slot holds the included SATA SSD (it takes NVMe or SATA drives) and the second PCIe 3.0 x1 slot takes NVMe drives only. Up to 4TB in total. | 1x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD + 1x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x1 SSDCatalog noteThe official specification lists one M.2 2280 slot at PCIe 4.0 x4 and a second at PCIe 4.0 x1, each up to 8TB. | |
| Usb | ||
| No | 2x USB 2.0 Type-A | |
4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps)Catalog noteTwo on the front and two on the back. | 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-ACatalog noteThe official port diagram shows USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10Gbps on the front and the rear. | |
| No | 2x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps) + 2x USB4 V2 Type-C (80Gbps)Catalog noteThe official diagram puts two USB4 ports at 40Gbps with DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode and 15W output on the front, and two USB4 V2 ports at 80Gbps with the same Alt Mode and power on the rear. | |
| Video | ||
| No | NoCatalog noteThe official port diagram has no dedicated DisplayPort connector. Video on USB4 uses DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode. | |
| 2x HDMI (4K 60Hz) | 1x HDMI 2.1 FRLCatalog noteThe official rear panel lists one HDMI 2.1 FRL output, up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 120Hz. | |
| No | No | |
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