Option 1 · Geekom
Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
Last updated October 2026
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Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) vs MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
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Key differences between Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) and MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
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Feature differences among your selected devices
- Microphone (audio): Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) — No; MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — Yes (The official front panel lists two digital microphones (DMIC).).
- VESA mounting (included accessories): Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) — Yes; 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): Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) — 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
- Ethernet (connectivity): Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) — 1x 2.5G Ethernet (The manufacturer spec sheet lists a single 2.5GbE RJ45 port (Intel 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps).); MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — 2x 10G Ethernet (The official rear-panel diagram lists two 10GbE RJ45 ports on Realtek RTL8127 controllers.).
- Technology (cooling): Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) — IceBlast 2.0; 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.).
- Model (cpu): Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) — Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (16 cores, 16 threads, 18 MB cache, up to 4.70 GHz.); MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (16 cores and 32 threads, max turbo 5.1 GHz. MINISFORUM lists Performance mode at 130W, Balanced at 95W and Quiet at 60W.).
- Model (gpu): Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) — Intel Xe3 Graphics (Geekom's UK spec sheet states Intel Xe3 Graphics for the U7-356H configuration.); MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics (MINISFORUM lists 40 GPU cores at up to 2900 MHz. Amazon's table names Radeon 8060S graphics at 2900 MHz.).
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Option 2 · MINISFORUM
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
Last updated October 2026
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Audio
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- Yes
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
The official front panel lists a 3.5mm combo audio jack.
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
The official front panel lists two digital microphones (DMIC).
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
Connectivity
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- Bluetooth 5.4
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Bluetooth 5.4
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- 1x 2.5G Ethernet
Catalog note
The manufacturer spec sheet lists a single 2.5GbE RJ45 port (Intel 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps).
- 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.
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- Wi-Fi 7
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Wi-Fi 7
Cooling
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- IceBlast 2.0
- 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
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- Intel Core Ultra 7 356H
Catalog note
16 cores, 16 threads, 18 MB cache, up to 4.70 GHz.
- 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
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- Intel Xe3 Graphics
Catalog note
Geekom's UK spec sheet states Intel Xe3 Graphics for the U7-356H configuration.
- 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
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- Yes
- 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.
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- Yes
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
Catalog note
The Japanese distributor lists VESA 100mm support and states the mount is not included.
Memory
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- 32 GB
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 64 GB
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- Not recorded
- 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.
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- SODIMM
- 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.
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- 64 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.
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- Not recorded
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 8000 MT/s
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- DDR5
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- LPDDR5X
Npu
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- Intel AI Boost NPU (50 TOPS)
- 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
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- Yes
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
The official rear panel diagram lists an anti-theft lock hole.
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- 1x SD Card Reader
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
Power
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- 19V, 6.32A
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Not recorded
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- 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.
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- 120W
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 320W
Software
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- Windows 11 Pro
- 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
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- 1 TB
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 2 TB
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 SSD + M.2 2242 SATA SSD + 2.5-inch SATA bay
- 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
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- 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.
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- 2x USB 4.0 Type-C
- 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
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- DisplayPort (via USB4)
Catalog note
Two 40Gbps USB4 ports support 8K display; with the two HDMI 2.0 ports it drives up to four 4K displays.
- 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.
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- 2x HDMI 2.0
- 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.
- Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
| Specification | Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) | MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Yes | 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 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 | |
1x 2.5G EthernetCatalog noteThe manufacturer spec sheet lists a single 2.5GbE RJ45 port (Intel 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps). | 2x 10G EthernetCatalog noteThe official rear-panel diagram lists two 10GbE RJ45 ports on Realtek RTL8127 controllers. | |
| Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Cooling | ||
| IceBlast 2.0 | 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 Core Ultra 7 356HCatalog note16 cores, 16 threads, 18 MB cache, up to 4.70 GHz. | 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 Xe3 GraphicsCatalog noteGeekom's UK spec sheet states Intel Xe3 Graphics for the U7-356H configuration. | 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 | ||
| Yes | YesCatalog noteAmazon's box contents for this listing are the mini PC, an HDMI cable, a manual and a US power adapter. | |
| Yes | NoCatalog noteThe Japanese distributor lists VESA 100mm support and states the mount is not included. | |
| Memory | ||
| 32 GB | 64 GB | |
| Not recorded | Quad-channelCatalog noteThe official specification lists LPDDR5x on a 256-bit bus, shared by the CPU, GPU and NPU. | |
| SODIMM | 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. | |
| 64 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. | |
| Not recorded | 8000 MT/s | |
| DDR5 | LPDDR5X | |
| Npu | ||
| Intel AI Boost NPU (50 TOPS) | 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 | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteThe official rear panel diagram lists an anti-theft lock hole. | |
| 1x SD Card Reader | No | |
| Power | ||
| 19V, 6.32A | 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. | |
| 120W | 320W | |
| Software | ||
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 ProCatalog noteB&H, Micro Center and the Japanese distributor all list Windows 11 Pro on the MS-S1 Max. | |
| Storage | ||
| 1 TB | 2 TB | |
| M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 SSD + M.2 2242 SATA SSD + 2.5-inch SATA bay | 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 | ||
| 1x USB 2.0 Type-A | 2x USB 2.0 Type-A | |
| 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A | 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. | |
| 2x USB 4.0 Type-C | 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 | ||
DisplayPort (via USB4)Catalog noteTwo 40Gbps USB4 ports support 8K display; with the two HDMI 2.0 ports it drives up to four 4K displays. | NoCatalog noteThe official port diagram has no dedicated DisplayPort connector. Video on USB4 uses DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode. | |
| 2x HDMI 2.0 | 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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