Option 1 · GMKtec
GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
Last updated October 2026
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GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) vs MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
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Key differences between GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) and MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
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Feature differences among your selected devices
- Microphone (audio): GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) — No; MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — Yes (The official front panel lists two digital microphones (DMIC).).
- VESA mounting (included accessories): GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) — Yes; MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — No (The Japanese distributor lists VESA 100mm support and states the mount is not included.).
- Kensington Lock (other): GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) — No (The GMKtec port list and the front and rear panel diagrams show no security lock slot.); MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — Yes (The official rear panel diagram lists an anti-theft lock hole.).
- Built In Power Supply (power): GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) — No (External power brick connected through a 5.5/2.5 mm DC input on the rear panel.); 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 NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) — Bluetooth 5.2; MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — Bluetooth 5.4.
- Ethernet (connectivity): GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) — 1x 2.5G Ethernet (Intel I226-V); 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 NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) — Wi-Fi 6; MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — Wi-Fi 7.
- Technology (cooling): GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) — Copper dual-turbine air cooling; 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 NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
1x 3.5mm CTIA audio jack on the rear panel
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
The official front panel lists a 3.5mm combo audio jack.
- GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
The official front panel lists two digital microphones (DMIC).
- GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
Connectivity
- GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- Bluetooth 5.2
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Bluetooth 5.4
- GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- 1x 2.5G Ethernet (Intel I226-V)
- 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 NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- Wi-Fi 6
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Wi-Fi 7
Cooling
- GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- Copper dual-turbine air cooling
- 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 NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- Intel Core i7-1185G7
- 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 NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96 EUs, 1.35 GHz)
- 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 NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 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 NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 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 NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- 16 GB
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 64 GB
- GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- Dual-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.
- GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 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.
- GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 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.
- GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- 3200 MT/s
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 8000 MT/s
- GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- DDR4
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- LPDDR5X
Npu
- GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- 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
- GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
- GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- No
Catalog note
The GMKtec port list and the front and rear panel diagrams show no security lock slot.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
The official rear panel diagram lists an anti-theft lock hole.
- GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
Power
- GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- 20V, 5A, 100W
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Not recorded
- GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- No
Catalog note
External power brick connected through a 5.5/2.5 mm DC input on the rear panel.
- 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 NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- 100W
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 320W
Software
- GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 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 NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- 1 TB
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 2 TB
- GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- 1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD + 1x M.2 2242 SATA SSD
Catalog note
The GMKtec product page rates the 2280 slot at PCIe 4.0 x4 and up to 8TB, with the 2242 SATA slot up to 2TB, for 10TB in total. The Amazon listing for this configuration describes the fitted drive as PCIe 3.0 and caps the slot at 2TB.
- 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 NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
- GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB-C (5Gbps)
- 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 NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- No
Catalog note
The Amazon title advertises USB4, but the GMKtec specification table rates the single Type-C port at 5Gbps with DisplayPort output, which is USB 3.2 Gen 1 speed.
- 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 NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- DisplayPort (via USB-C)
Catalog note
The single Type-C port carries DisplayPort video at up to 4K 60Hz. There is no dedicated DisplayPort connector, and the third screen is driven from this port.
- 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 NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
2x HDMI 2.0, 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 NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
| Specification | GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) | MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
YesCatalog note1x 3.5mm CTIA audio jack on the rear 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 Ethernet (Intel I226-V) | 2x 10G EthernetCatalog noteThe official rear-panel diagram lists two 10GbE RJ45 ports on Realtek RTL8127 controllers. | |
| Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Cooling | ||
| Copper dual-turbine air cooling | 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 i7-1185G7 | 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 Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96 EUs, 1.35 GHz) | 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 | ||
| 16 GB | 64 GB | |
| Dual-channel | 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. | |
| 3200 MT/s | 8000 MT/s | |
| DDR4 | 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 | |
NoCatalog noteThe GMKtec port list and the front and rear panel diagrams show no security lock slot. | YesCatalog noteThe official rear panel diagram lists an anti-theft lock hole. | |
| No | No | |
| Power | ||
| 20V, 5A, 100W | Not recorded | |
NoCatalog noteExternal power brick connected through a 5.5/2.5 mm DC input on the rear panel. | 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 | |
1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD + 1x M.2 2242 SATA SSDCatalog noteThe GMKtec product page rates the 2280 slot at PCIe 4.0 x4 and up to 8TB, with the 2242 SATA slot up to 2TB, for 10TB in total. The Amazon listing for this configuration describes the fitted drive as PCIe 3.0 and caps the slot at 2TB. | 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 | |
| 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB-C (5Gbps) | 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. | |
NoCatalog noteThe Amazon title advertises USB4, but the GMKtec specification table rates the single Type-C port at 5Gbps with DisplayPort output, which is USB 3.2 Gen 1 speed. | 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 USB-C)Catalog noteThe single Type-C port carries DisplayPort video at up to 4K 60Hz. There is no dedicated DisplayPort connector, and the third screen is driven from this port. | NoCatalog noteThe official port diagram has no dedicated DisplayPort connector. Video on USB4 uses DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode. | |
YesCatalog note2x HDMI 2.0, 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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