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GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) vs MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)

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Key differences between GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) and MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)

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Microphone (audio): GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) — No; MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — Yes (The official front panel lists two digital microphones (DMIC).).
Built In Power Supply (power): GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (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 NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) — Bluetooth 5.2; MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — Bluetooth 5.4.
Ethernet (connectivity): GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) — 2x 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): GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) — Wi-Fi 6E; MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — Wi-Fi 7.
Model (cpu): GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) — AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS; 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.).

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Option 1 · GMKtec

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB)

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · MINISFORUM

MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)

Last updated October 2026

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Audio

3 5 Stereo Jack

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): Yes
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB): Yes
Catalog note
The official front panel lists a 3.5mm combo audio jack.

Microphone

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): No
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB): Yes
Catalog note
The official front panel lists two digital microphones (DMIC).

Speakers

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): No
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB): No

Connectivity

Bluetooth

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): Bluetooth 5.2
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB): Bluetooth 5.4

Ethernet

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): 2x 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.

Wifi

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): Wi-Fi 6E
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB): Wi-Fi 7

Cooling

Technology

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): Not recorded
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

Model

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS
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

Model

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): AMD Radeon 760M
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

Hdmi Cable

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): Not recorded
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.

VESA mounting

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): Not recorded
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB): No
Catalog note
The Japanese distributor lists VESA 100mm support and states the mount is not included.

Memory

Capacity

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): 32 GB
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB): 64 GB

Configuration

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 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.

Form Factor

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (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.

Maximum Capacity

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): 128 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.

Speed

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): 4800 MT/s
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB): 8000 MT/s

Type

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): DDR5
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB): LPDDR5X

Npu

Model

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): Not recorded
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

Fingerprint Sensor

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): No
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB): No

Kensington Lock

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): Not recorded
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB): Yes
Catalog note
The official rear panel diagram lists an anti-theft lock hole.

Sd Card Slot

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): No
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB): No

Power

Adapter

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): 19V, 6.32A
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB): Not recorded

Built In Power Supply

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (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.

Power Supply Capacity

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): 120W
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB): 320W

Software

Operating system

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (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

Capacity

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): 1 TB
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB): 2 TB

Technology

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): 2x M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 SSD
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

Usb 2x

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): Not applicable / unspecified
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB): 2x USB 2.0 Type-A

Usb 3x

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): 4x 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.

USB 4

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): 1x 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

Display Port

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): 1x DisplayPort 1.4
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.

Hdmi

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): 1x 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.

Thunderbolt

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB): No
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB): No

Specifications for GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) versus MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
Specification	GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB)	MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
Audio
3 5 Stereo Jack	Yes	Yes Catalog note The official front panel lists a 3.5mm combo audio jack.
Microphone	No	Yes Catalog note The official front panel lists two digital microphones (DMIC).
Speakers	No	No
Connectivity
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.4
Ethernet	2x 2.5G Ethernet	2x 10G Ethernet Catalog note The official rear-panel diagram lists two 10GbE RJ45 ports on Realtek RTL8127 controllers.
Wifi	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 7
Cooling
Technology	Not recorded	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
Model	AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS	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
Model	AMD Radeon 760M	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
Hdmi Cable	Not recorded	Yes Catalog note Amazon's box contents for this listing are the mini PC, an HDMI cable, a manual and a US power adapter.
VESA mounting	Not recorded	No Catalog note The Japanese distributor lists VESA 100mm support and states the mount is not included.
Memory
Capacity	32 GB	64 GB
Configuration	Dual-channel	Quad-channel Catalog note The official specification lists LPDDR5x on a 256-bit bus, shared by the CPU, GPU and NPU.
Form Factor	SODIMM	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.
Maximum Capacity	128 GB	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.
Speed	4800 MT/s	8000 MT/s
Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X
Npu
Model	Not recorded	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
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Kensington Lock	Not recorded	Yes Catalog note The official rear panel diagram lists an anti-theft lock hole.
Sd Card Slot	No	No
Power
Adapter	19V, 6.32A	Not recorded
Built In Power Supply	No	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.
Power Supply Capacity	120W	320W
Software
Operating system	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro Catalog note B&H, Micro Center and the Japanese distributor all list Windows 11 Pro on the MS-S1 Max.
Storage
Capacity	1 TB	2 TB
Technology	2x M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 SSD	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
Usb 2x	Not applicable / unspecified	2x USB 2.0 Type-A
Usb 3x	4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A	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.
USB 4	1x USB 4.0 Type-C	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
Display Port	1x DisplayPort 1.4	No Catalog note The official port diagram has no dedicated DisplayPort connector. Video on USB4 uses DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode.
Hdmi	1x HDMI 2.0	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.
Thunderbolt	No	No

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