Option 1 · MINISFORUM
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
Last updated October 2026
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- Technology (cooling): MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB) — Six heat pipes with phase-change material and dual turbine fans (Copper base with a six-heatpipe radiator, phase-change material and two turbine fans reaching 3600 RPM.); 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.).
- Capacity (memory): MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB) — 128 GB; MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — 64 GB.
- Maximum Capacity (memory): MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB) — 128 GB; MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — 64 GB (The platform's official sheet allows up to 128GB, but this configuration is soldered at 64GB, so the capacity shipped is the capacity kept.).
- Model (npu): MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB) — AMD XDNA 2 NPU (50 TOPS) (MINISFORUM states up to 50 TOPS from the NPU and up to 126 TOPS across the whole processor.); MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — AMD Ryzen AI NPU (50 TOPS) (MINISFORUM states up to 50 TOPS from the NPU and up to 126 TOPS across the whole processor.).
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Option 2 · MINISFORUM
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
Last updated October 2026
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Audio
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
One 3.5mm TRRS combo jack on the front panel, used for both output and input.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
The official front panel lists a 3.5mm combo audio jack.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
Two digital microphones (DMIC) on the front panel, with AI noise cancelling.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
The official front panel lists two digital microphones (DMIC).
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- No
Catalog note
The official audio output list is HDMI and the 3.5mm combo jack only.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
Connectivity
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- Bluetooth 5.4
Catalog note
MediaTek MT7925 module.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Bluetooth 5.4
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- 2x 10G Ethernet
Manufacturer source
Two 10 GbE network ports are specified.
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB) manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
The processor and memory citations do not establish the installed SSD bundle.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Catalog note
Two RJ45 ports driven by Realtek RTL8127 controllers.
- 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.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- Wi-Fi 7
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Wi-Fi 7
Cooling
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- Six heat pipes with phase-change material and dual turbine fans
Catalog note
Copper base with a six-heatpipe radiator, phase-change material and two turbine fans reaching 3600 RPM.
- 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
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Manufacturer source
The processor is an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395.
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB) manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
The processor and memory citations do not establish the installed SSD bundle.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Catalog note
16 cores and 32 threads, max turbo 5.1 GHz, with 130W in Performance mode, 95W in Balance mode and 60W in Quiet mode.
- 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
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics
Catalog note
40 RDNA 3.5 compute units at up to 2900 MHz.
- 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
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
The box contents on the manufacturer's own listing are the mini PC, an HDMI cable, a manual and a power adapter.
- 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.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- No
Catalog note
The chassis supports 100-178.5 mm wall mounting, but no bracket is listed among the box contents.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
Catalog note
The Japanese distributor lists VESA 100mm support and states the mount is not included.
Memory
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- 128 GB
Manufacturer source
The stated memory capacity is 128 GB.
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB) manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
The processor and memory citations do not establish the installed SSD bundle.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 64 GB
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- Quad-channel
Catalog note
Quad-channel 256-bit unified memory shared between the CPU, the GPU and the NPU.
- 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.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- Soldered
Catalog note
The official specification sheet states 128GB LPDDR5X-8000 onboard unified memory.
- 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.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- 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.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- 8000 MT/s
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 8000 MT/s
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- LPDDR5X
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- LPDDR5X
Npu
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- AMD XDNA 2 NPU (50 TOPS)
Catalog note
MINISFORUM states up to 50 TOPS from the NPU and up to 126 TOPS across the whole processor.
- 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
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
The official rear panel diagram lists an Anti-Theft Lock Hole.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
The official rear panel diagram lists an anti-theft lock hole.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
Power
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 6A
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Not recorded
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
Internal 320W PSU certified to CCC, FCC, UL, CE and UKCA.
- 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.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- 320W
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 320W
Software
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- Windows 11 Pro
Catalog note
Pre-installed; MINISFORUM lists support for Windows 11 24H2 Pro and Home.
- 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
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- 2 TB
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 2 TB
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- 1x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD + 1x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x1 SSD
Catalog note
Each slot takes up to 8 TB and the pair supports RAID 0 and RAID 1.
- 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
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
Catalog note
One on the front panel and two on the rear, all at 10Gbps.
- 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.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- 2x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps) + 2x USB4 V2 Type-C (80Gbps)
Catalog note
All four carry DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode and 15W power output. The two 40Gbps ports are on the front, the two 80Gbps USB4 V2 ports on the rear.
- 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
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- No
Catalog note
No dedicated DisplayPort connector; the four USB4 Type-C ports carry DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode.
- 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.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
Catalog note
Up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 120Hz.
- 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.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
| Specification | MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB) | MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
YesCatalog noteOne 3.5mm TRRS combo jack on the front panel, used for both output and input. | YesCatalog noteThe official front panel lists a 3.5mm combo audio jack. | |
YesCatalog noteTwo digital microphones (DMIC) on the front panel, with AI noise cancelling. | YesCatalog noteThe official front panel lists two digital microphones (DMIC). | |
NoCatalog noteThe official audio output list is HDMI and the 3.5mm combo jack only. | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth 5.4Catalog noteMediaTek MT7925 module. | Bluetooth 5.4 | |
2x 10G EthernetManufacturer sourceTwo 10 GbE network ports are specified. MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB) manufacturer product page →
The processor and memory citations do not establish the installed SSD bundle. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog noteTwo RJ45 ports driven by Realtek RTL8127 controllers. | 2x 10G EthernetCatalog noteThe official rear-panel diagram lists two 10GbE RJ45 ports on Realtek RTL8127 controllers. | |
| Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Cooling | ||
Six heat pipes with phase-change material and dual turbine fansCatalog noteCopper base with a six-heatpipe radiator, phase-change material and two turbine fans reaching 3600 RPM. | 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 | ||
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395Manufacturer sourceThe processor is an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB) manufacturer product page →
The processor and memory citations do not establish the installed SSD bundle. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note16 cores and 32 threads, max turbo 5.1 GHz, with 130W in Performance mode, 95W in Balance mode and 60W in Quiet mode. | 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 | ||
AMD Radeon 8060S GraphicsCatalog note40 RDNA 3.5 compute units at up to 2900 MHz. | 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 | ||
YesCatalog noteThe box contents on the manufacturer's own listing are the mini PC, an HDMI cable, a manual and a power adapter. | YesCatalog noteAmazon's box contents for this listing are the mini PC, an HDMI cable, a manual and a US power adapter. | |
NoCatalog noteThe chassis supports 100-178.5 mm wall mounting, but no bracket is listed among the box contents. | NoCatalog noteThe Japanese distributor lists VESA 100mm support and states the mount is not included. | |
| Memory | ||
128 GBManufacturer sourceThe stated memory capacity is 128 GB. MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB) manufacturer product page →
The processor and memory citations do not establish the installed SSD bundle. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | 64 GB | |
Quad-channelCatalog noteQuad-channel 256-bit unified memory shared between the CPU, the GPU and the NPU. | Quad-channelCatalog noteThe official specification lists LPDDR5x on a 256-bit bus, shared by the CPU, GPU and NPU. | |
SolderedCatalog noteThe official specification sheet states 128GB LPDDR5X-8000 onboard unified memory. | 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. | |
| 128 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. | |
| 8000 MT/s | 8000 MT/s | |
| LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | |
| Npu | ||
AMD XDNA 2 NPU (50 TOPS)Catalog noteMINISFORUM states up to 50 TOPS from the NPU and up to 126 TOPS across the whole processor. | 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 noteThe official rear panel diagram lists an Anti-Theft Lock Hole. | YesCatalog noteThe official rear panel diagram lists an anti-theft lock hole. | |
| No | No | |
| Power | ||
| 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 6A | Not recorded | |
YesCatalog noteInternal 320W PSU certified to CCC, FCC, UL, CE and UKCA. | YesCatalog noteMINISFORUM lists a built-in 320W supply with CCC, FCC, UL, CE and UKCA certification, and an AC input on the rear panel. | |
| 320W | 320W | |
| Software | ||
Windows 11 ProCatalog notePre-installed; MINISFORUM lists support for Windows 11 24H2 Pro and Home. | Windows 11 ProCatalog noteB&H, Micro Center and the Japanese distributor all list Windows 11 Pro on the MS-S1 Max. | |
| Storage | ||
| 2 TB | 2 TB | |
1x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD + 1x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x1 SSDCatalog noteEach slot takes up to 8 TB and the pair supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. | 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 | ||
| 2x USB 2.0 Type-A | 2x USB 2.0 Type-A | |
3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-ACatalog noteOne on the front panel and two on the rear, all at 10Gbps. | 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 USB4 Type-C (40Gbps) + 2x USB4 V2 Type-C (80Gbps)Catalog noteAll four carry DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode and 15W power output. The two 40Gbps ports are on the front, the two 80Gbps USB4 V2 ports on the rear. | 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 | ||
NoCatalog noteNo dedicated DisplayPort connector; the four USB4 Type-C ports carry DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode. | NoCatalog noteThe official port diagram has no dedicated DisplayPort connector. Video on USB4 uses DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode. | |
1x HDMI 2.1 FRLCatalog noteUp to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 120Hz. | 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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