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MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB) vs MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB)

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VESA mounting (included accessories): MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB) — Yes (A VESA wall mount bracket is included, per the manufacturer's own Amazon listing.); MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB) — No (No VESA bracket appears in the package contents; MINISFORUM sells the machine with non-slip pads for desk or cabinet placement.).
Kensington Lock (other): MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB) — Yes (One Kensington security slot, listed in the manufacturer's own spec table.); MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB) — No (The Button/Hole section of the specification names only a power button and a reset hole.).

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Ethernet (connectivity): MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB) — 2.5G Ethernet; MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB) — 2x 2.5G Ethernet + 2x 10G SFP+ (One 2.5GbE RJ45 port uses a Realtek RTL8125 and the other an Intel I226-V; the two 10G SFP+ cages are driven by an Intel X710 and support link aggregation.).
Technology (cooling): MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB) — Three copper heat pipes with a turbine blower fan and phase-change material; MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB) — Triple pure copper heat pipes with dual turbo fans and phase-change material (MINISFORUM claims the turbine fans and their aerodynamic vortex grooves raise system airflow by 30%. The Amazon listing describes the same cooler as four heat pipes; the manufacturer's own page says three.).
Model (cpu): MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB) — Intel Core i9-13900HX; MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB) — AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX (Zen 5, 16 cores and 32 threads, 64MB of L3 cache and a max boost clock of up to 5.4 GHz. MINISFORUM quotes a 100W turbo TDP in this chassis.).
Model (gpu): MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB) — Intel UHD Graphics; MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB) — AMD Radeon 610M (Integrated graphics running at a 2200 MHz graphics frequency.).

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MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB)

Last updated October 2026

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MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB)

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Audio

3 5 Stereo Jack

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): Yes
Catalog note
Three 3.5 mm jacks on the rear panel: line out, line in and mic in.
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): Yes
Catalog note
One 3.5mm combo jack on the front panel, listed as both an audio output and the only audio input.

Microphone

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): No
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): No
Catalog note
The only audio input on the specification sheet is the 3.5mm combo jack.

Speakers

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): No
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): No
Catalog note
The official audio output list is HDMI, the two USB-C ports and the 3.5mm combo jack.

Connectivity

Bluetooth

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): Bluetooth 5.2
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): Bluetooth 5.2

Ethernet

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): 2.5G Ethernet
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): 2x 2.5G Ethernet + 2x 10G SFP+
Catalog note
One 2.5GbE RJ45 port uses a Realtek RTL8125 and the other an Intel I226-V; the two 10G SFP+ cages are driven by an Intel X710 and support link aggregation.

Wifi

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): Wi-Fi 6E
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): Wi-Fi 6E

Cooling

Technology

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): Three copper heat pipes with a turbine blower fan and phase-change material
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): Triple pure copper heat pipes with dual turbo fans and phase-change material
Catalog note
MINISFORUM claims the turbine fans and their aerodynamic vortex grooves raise system airflow by 30%. The Amazon listing describes the same cooler as four heat pipes; the manufacturer's own page says three.

Cpu

Model

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB)

Intel Core i9-13900HX

MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB)

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX

Manufacturer source

This variant uses an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor.

MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB) manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB)
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Match the 9955HX and memory option when ordering; other configurations are not covered.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Zen 5, 16 cores and 32 threads, 64MB of L3 cache and a max boost clock of up to 5.4 GHz. MINISFORUM quotes a 100W turbo TDP in this chassis.

Gpu

Model

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): Intel UHD Graphics
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): AMD Radeon 610M
Catalog note
Integrated graphics running at a 2200 MHz graphics frequency.

Included Accessories

Hdmi Cable

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): Yes
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): Yes
Catalog note
The package contents are the MS-A2, a power adapter, a power cord, an HDMI cable and a manual.

VESA mounting

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): Yes
Catalog note
A VESA wall mount bracket is included, per the manufacturer's own Amazon listing.
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): No
Catalog note
No VESA bracket appears in the package contents; MINISFORUM sells the machine with non-slip pads for desk or cabinet placement.

Memory

Capacity

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB)

32 GB

MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB)

96 GB

Manufacturer source

The referenced configuration provides 96 GB of DDR5 memory.

MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB) manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB)
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Match the 9955HX and memory option when ordering; other configurations are not covered.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Configuration

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): Dual-channel
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): Dual-channel
Catalog note
Two SO-DIMM slots. MINISFORUM quotes 89.6GB/s of bandwidth for the DDR5-5600 pair.

Form Factor

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): SO-DIMM
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): SO-DIMM
Catalog note
Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, so the memory is replaceable rather than soldered.

Maximum Capacity

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): 96 GB
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): 96 GB
Catalog note
This configuration already ships the maximum the platform takes: MINISFORUM specifies up to 96GB of DDR5 across the two SO-DIMM slots.

Speed

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): 3200 MT/s
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): 5600 MT/s
Catalog note
MINISFORUM specifies DDR5-5600 for the Ryzen 9000 series trims and DDR5-5200 for the Ryzen 7000 ones.

Type

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): DDR4
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): DDR5

Npu

Model

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): Not applicable / unspecified
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): Not applicable / unspecified
Catalog note
The MS-A2 specification table lists no NPU, and the Ryzen 9 9955HX is a Fire Range part with no Ryzen AI engine, which is why AMD does not sell it under the Ryzen AI name.

Other

Fingerprint Sensor

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): No
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): No

Kensington Lock

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): Yes
Catalog note
One Kensington security slot, listed in the manufacturer's own spec table.
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): No
Catalog note
The Button/Hole section of the specification names only a power button and a reset hole.

Sd Card Slot

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): No
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): No
Catalog note
No card reader appears in the front or rear I/O list.

Power

Adapter

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): DC 19V 6.32A 120W
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): 19V / 12.63A 240W
Catalog note
MINISFORUM's specification table states 19V/12.63A for the bundled adapter.

Built In Power Supply

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): No
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): No
Catalog note
Power comes from an external brick, not an internal supply.

Power Supply Capacity

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): 120W
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): 240W

Software

Operating system

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): Windows 11 Pro
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): Windows 11
Catalog note
The OS MINISFORUM lists for the MS-A2. The barebone SKUs ship without memory, storage or an OS licence.

Storage

Capacity

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): 1 TB
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): 2 TB

Technology

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): Dual M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): 1x M.2 2280/U.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD + 2x M.2 2280/22110 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD
Catalog note
The first slot takes a U.2 enterprise drive of up to 15TB; the other two take up to 4TB each and default to PCIe 3.0 x4, switchable to PCIe 4.0 x4 in the BIOS. RAID 0 and RAID 1 are supported.

Usb

Usb 2x

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
Catalog note
On the front panel.

Usb 3x

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A + 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort Alt Mode, 15W PD out)
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C + 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A + 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
Catalog note
The two Type-C ports are on the rear and carry DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode. Of the Type-A ports, two Gen 1 sit on the front and one Gen 1 plus one Gen 2 on the rear.

USB 4

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): No
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): No
Catalog note
MINISFORUM lists the two Type-C ports as USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10Gbps, not USB4.

Video

Display Port

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): 1x DisplayPort 1.4
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): No
Catalog note
No dedicated DisplayPort connector; the two rear Type-C ports carry DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode instead, at up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 144Hz.

Hdmi

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): 1x HDMI 2.1
Catalog note
Up to 8K at 60Hz. With the two USB-C outputs it drives three independent displays.

Thunderbolt

MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB): No
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB): No
Catalog note
The specification table lists the Type-C ports as USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10Gbps and claims no Thunderbolt certification.

Specifications for MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB) versus MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB)
Specification	MINISFORUM M1-1390 (32GB + 1TB)	MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB)
Audio
3 5 Stereo Jack	Yes Catalog note Three 3.5 mm jacks on the rear panel: line out, line in and mic in.	Yes Catalog note One 3.5mm combo jack on the front panel, listed as both an audio output and the only audio input.
Microphone	No	No Catalog note The only audio input on the specification sheet is the 3.5mm combo jack.
Speakers	No	No Catalog note The official audio output list is HDMI, the two USB-C ports and the 3.5mm combo jack.
Connectivity
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet	2.5G Ethernet	2x 2.5G Ethernet + 2x 10G SFP+ Catalog note One 2.5GbE RJ45 port uses a Realtek RTL8125 and the other an Intel I226-V; the two 10G SFP+ cages are driven by an Intel X710 and support link aggregation.
Wifi	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 6E
Cooling
Technology	Three copper heat pipes with a turbine blower fan and phase-change material	Triple pure copper heat pipes with dual turbo fans and phase-change material Catalog note MINISFORUM claims the turbine fans and their aerodynamic vortex grooves raise system airflow by 30%. The Amazon listing describes the same cooler as four heat pipes; the manufacturer's own page says three.
Cpu
Model	Intel Core i9-13900HX	AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX Manufacturer source This variant uses an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor. MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB) manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB) Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Match the 9955HX and memory option when ordering; other configurations are not covered. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Zen 5, 16 cores and 32 threads, 64MB of L3 cache and a max boost clock of up to 5.4 GHz. MINISFORUM quotes a 100W turbo TDP in this chassis.
Gpu
Model	Intel UHD Graphics	AMD Radeon 610M Catalog note Integrated graphics running at a 2200 MHz graphics frequency.
Included Accessories
Hdmi Cable	Yes	Yes Catalog note The package contents are the MS-A2, a power adapter, a power cord, an HDMI cable and a manual.
VESA mounting	Yes Catalog note A VESA wall mount bracket is included, per the manufacturer's own Amazon listing.	No Catalog note No VESA bracket appears in the package contents; MINISFORUM sells the machine with non-slip pads for desk or cabinet placement.
Memory
Capacity	32 GB	96 GB Manufacturer source The referenced configuration provides 96 GB of DDR5 memory. MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB) manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB) Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Match the 9955HX and memory option when ordering; other configurations are not covered. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Configuration	Dual-channel	Dual-channel Catalog note Two SO-DIMM slots. MINISFORUM quotes 89.6GB/s of bandwidth for the DDR5-5600 pair.
Form Factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM Catalog note Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, so the memory is replaceable rather than soldered.
Maximum Capacity	96 GB	96 GB Catalog note This configuration already ships the maximum the platform takes: MINISFORUM specifies up to 96GB of DDR5 across the two SO-DIMM slots.
Speed	3200 MT/s	5600 MT/s Catalog note MINISFORUM specifies DDR5-5600 for the Ryzen 9000 series trims and DDR5-5200 for the Ryzen 7000 ones.
Type	DDR4	DDR5
Npu
Model	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified Catalog note The MS-A2 specification table lists no NPU, and the Ryzen 9 9955HX is a Fire Range part with no Ryzen AI engine, which is why AMD does not sell it under the Ryzen AI name.
Other
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Kensington Lock	Yes Catalog note One Kensington security slot, listed in the manufacturer's own spec table.	No Catalog note The Button/Hole section of the specification names only a power button and a reset hole.
Sd Card Slot	No	No Catalog note No card reader appears in the front or rear I/O list.
Power
Adapter	DC 19V 6.32A 120W	19V / 12.63A 240W Catalog note MINISFORUM's specification table states 19V/12.63A for the bundled adapter.
Built In Power Supply	No	No Catalog note Power comes from an external brick, not an internal supply.
Power Supply Capacity	120W	240W
Software
Operating system	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Catalog note The OS MINISFORUM lists for the MS-A2. The barebone SKUs ship without memory, storage or an OS licence.
Storage
Capacity	1 TB	2 TB
Technology	Dual M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD	1x M.2 2280/U.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD + 2x M.2 2280/22110 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD Catalog note The first slot takes a U.2 enterprise drive of up to 15TB; the other two take up to 4TB each and default to PCIe 3.0 x4, switchable to PCIe 4.0 x4 in the BIOS. RAID 0 and RAID 1 are supported.
Usb
Usb 2x	2x USB 2.0 Type-A	1x USB 2.0 Type-A Catalog note On the front panel.
Usb 3x	2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A + 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort Alt Mode, 15W PD out)	2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C + 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A + 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Catalog note The two Type-C ports are on the rear and carry DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode. Of the Type-A ports, two Gen 1 sit on the front and one Gen 1 plus one Gen 2 on the rear.
USB 4	No	No Catalog note MINISFORUM lists the two Type-C ports as USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10Gbps, not USB4.
Video
Display Port	1x DisplayPort 1.4	No Catalog note No dedicated DisplayPort connector; the two rear Type-C ports carry DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode instead, at up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 144Hz.
Hdmi	1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS	1x HDMI 2.1 Catalog note Up to 8K at 60Hz. With the two USB-C outputs it drives three independent displays.
Thunderbolt	No	No Catalog note The specification table lists the Type-C ports as USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10Gbps and claims no Thunderbolt certification.

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