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GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) vs MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
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Key differences between GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) and MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
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Feature differences among your selected devices
- Microphone (audio): GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) — No; MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — Yes (The official front panel lists two digital microphones (DMIC).).
- VESA mounting (included accessories): GMKtec K17 Plus (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): GMKtec K17 Plus (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
- Bluetooth (connectivity): GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) — Bluetooth 5.2; MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — Bluetooth 5.4.
- Ethernet (connectivity): GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) — 1x 2.5G Ethernet (Intel I226-V 2.5G controller.); 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): GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) — Wi-Fi 6E (RZ616 module, up to 2.4 Gbps.); MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — Wi-Fi 7.
- Technology (cooling): GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) — Dual heat pipes with a single low-noise fan; 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
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
3.5 mm CTIA audio jack on the front panel.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
The official front panel lists a 3.5mm combo audio jack.
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
The official front panel lists two digital microphones (DMIC).
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
Connectivity
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- Bluetooth 5.2
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Bluetooth 5.4
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- 1x 2.5G Ethernet
Catalog note
Intel I226-V 2.5G controller.
- 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.
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- Wi-Fi 6E
Manufacturer source
Wi-Fi 6E is specified.
GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Storage bundles can vary; no installed SSD capacity is established by these citations.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Catalog note
RZ616 module, up to 2.4 Gbps.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Wi-Fi 7
Cooling
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- Dual heat pipes with a single low-noise fan
- 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
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
Manufacturer source
The processor is an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V.
GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Storage bundles can vary; no installed SSD capacity is established by these citations.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Catalog note
8 cores and 8 threads on TSMC N3B, up to 4.8 GHz, 12 MB cache, 115 TOPS total AI performance.
- 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
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- Intel Arc 140V
Manufacturer source
Integrated graphics use Intel Arc 140V.
GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Storage bundles can vary; no installed SSD capacity is established by these citations.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Catalog note
8 Xe-cores, up to 1.95 GHz, up to 64 TOPS of AI performance.
- 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
- GMKtec K17 Plus (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.
- GMKtec K17 Plus (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
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- 32 GB
Manufacturer source
The stated memory capacity is 32 GB.
GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Storage bundles can vary; no installed SSD capacity is established by these citations.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 64 GB
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- Soldered (non-upgradeable)
- 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.
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- Soldered
- 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.
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- 32 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.
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- 8533 MT/s
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 8000 MT/s
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- LPDDR5X
Manufacturer source
The memory type is LPDDR5X.
GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Storage bundles can vary; no installed SSD capacity is established by these citations.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- LPDDR5X
Npu
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- Intel AI Boost NPU (47 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
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
Security lock slot listed among the K17 Plus features.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
The official rear panel diagram lists an anti-theft lock hole.
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
Power
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- 20V, 5A, 100W
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Not recorded
- GMKtec K17 Plus (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.
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- 100W
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 320W
Software
- GMKtec K17 Plus (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
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- 1 TB
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 2 TB
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- M.2 2280 NVMe SSD (1x PCIe Gen5 x4 + 1x PCIe Gen4 x2 slots)
- 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
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A + 3x USB 3.2 Gen1 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.
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- 1x USB4 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
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- DisplayPort (via USB4)
Catalog note
No dedicated DisplayPort connector; the USB4 port carries DisplayPort video output up to 4K at 60Hz.
- 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.
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
2x HDMI 2.1: one FRL port up to 8K at 60Hz and one TMDS port up to 4K at 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.
- GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
| Specification | GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) | MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
YesCatalog note3.5 mm CTIA audio jack on the front panel. | 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 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 | |
1x 2.5G EthernetCatalog noteIntel I226-V 2.5G controller. | 2x 10G EthernetCatalog noteThe official rear-panel diagram lists two 10GbE RJ45 ports on Realtek RTL8127 controllers. | |
Wi-Fi 6EManufacturer sourceWi-Fi 6E is specified. GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) manufacturer product page →
Storage bundles can vary; no installed SSD capacity is established by these citations. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog noteRZ616 module, up to 2.4 Gbps. | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Cooling | ||
| Dual heat pipes with a single low-noise fan | 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 258VManufacturer sourceThe processor is an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V. GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) manufacturer product page →
Storage bundles can vary; no installed SSD capacity is established by these citations. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note8 cores and 8 threads on TSMC N3B, up to 4.8 GHz, 12 MB cache, 115 TOPS total AI performance. | 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 Arc 140VManufacturer sourceIntegrated graphics use Intel Arc 140V. GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) manufacturer product page →
Storage bundles can vary; no installed SSD capacity is established by these citations. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note8 Xe-cores, up to 1.95 GHz, up to 64 TOPS of AI performance. | 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 GBManufacturer sourceThe stated memory capacity is 32 GB. GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) manufacturer product page →
Storage bundles can vary; no installed SSD capacity is established by these citations. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | 64 GB | |
| Soldered (non-upgradeable) | Quad-channelCatalog noteThe official specification lists LPDDR5x on a 256-bit bus, shared by the CPU, GPU and NPU. | |
| Soldered | 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. | |
| 32 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. | |
| 8533 MT/s | 8000 MT/s | |
LPDDR5XManufacturer sourceThe memory type is LPDDR5X. GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) manufacturer product page →
Storage bundles can vary; no installed SSD capacity is established by these citations. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | LPDDR5X | |
| Npu | ||
| Intel AI Boost NPU (47 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 | |
YesCatalog noteSecurity lock slot listed among the K17 Plus features. | YesCatalog noteThe official rear panel diagram lists an anti-theft lock hole. | |
| No | No | |
| Power | ||
| 20V, 5A, 100W | 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. | |
| 100W | 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 NVMe SSD (1x PCIe Gen5 x4 + 1x PCIe Gen4 x2 slots) | 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 | |
| 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A + 3x USB 3.2 Gen1 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. | |
| 1x USB4 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 noteNo dedicated DisplayPort connector; the USB4 port carries DisplayPort video output up to 4K at 60Hz. | NoCatalog noteThe official port diagram has no dedicated DisplayPort connector. Video on USB4 uses DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode. | |
YesCatalog note2x HDMI 2.1: one FRL port up to 8K at 60Hz and one TMDS port up to 4K at 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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