Option 1 · MINISFORUM
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
Last updated October 2026
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MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) vs MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
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Key differences between MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) and MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
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- VESA mounting (included accessories): MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — No (The Japanese distributor lists VESA 100mm support and states the mount is not included.); MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB) — Yes (VESA mounting bracket with screws included in the box.).
- Kensington Lock (other): MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — Yes (The official rear panel diagram lists an anti-theft lock hole.); MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB) — No.
- Built In Power Supply (power): 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.); MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB) — No.
Specifications to check side by side
- Bluetooth (connectivity): MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — Bluetooth 5.4; MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB) — Bluetooth 5.2.
- Ethernet (connectivity): MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — 2x 10G Ethernet (The official rear-panel diagram lists two 10GbE RJ45 ports on Realtek RTL8127 controllers.); MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB) — 2.5G Ethernet.
- Wifi (connectivity): MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) — Wi-Fi 7; MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB) — Wi-Fi 6E.
- Technology (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.); MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB) — Phase-change material with large-diameter quiet fan.
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Option 2 · MINISFORUM
MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
Last updated October 2026
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Audio
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
The official front panel lists a 3.5mm combo audio jack.
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
One 3.5 mm combo jack on the front panel.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
The official front panel lists two digital microphones (DMIC).
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
Dual DMIC, stated on the manufacturer's own Amazon US listing.
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- No
Connectivity
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Bluetooth 5.4
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- Bluetooth 5.2
- 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 X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- 2.5G Ethernet
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Wi-Fi 7
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- Wi-Fi 6E
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.
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- Phase-change material with large-diameter quiet fan
Cpu
- 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.
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- AMD Ryzen 7 255
Gpu
- 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.
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- AMD Radeon 780M
Included Accessories
- 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 X1 Lite-255 (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.
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
VESA mounting bracket with screws included in the box.
Memory
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 64 GB
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- 32 GB
- 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 X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- Dual-channel
- 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 X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- SO-DIMM
- 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 X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- 128 GB
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 8000 MT/s
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- 5600 MT/s
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- LPDDR5X
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- DDR5
Npu
- 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.
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- Not applicable / unspecified
Other
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
The official rear panel diagram lists an anti-theft lock hole.
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- No
Power
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- Not recorded
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- DC 19V
- 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 X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 320W
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- 120W
Software
- 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.
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- Windows 11 Pro
Storage
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 2 TB
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- 1 TB
- 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.
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- Dual M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD
Usb
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- 2x USB 2.0 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.
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
- 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.
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- 1x USB4 Type-C
Catalog note
40Gbps, PD 65-100W input and 15W output, with 8K@60Hz video out.
Video
- 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 X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- 1x DisplayPort 1.4
- 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 X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
- No
| Specification | MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) | MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
YesCatalog noteThe official front panel lists a 3.5mm combo audio jack. | YesCatalog noteOne 3.5 mm combo jack on the front panel. | |
YesCatalog noteThe official front panel lists two digital microphones (DMIC). | YesCatalog noteDual DMIC, stated on the manufacturer's own Amazon US listing. | |
| No | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
2x 10G EthernetCatalog noteThe official rear-panel diagram lists two 10GbE RJ45 ports on Realtek RTL8127 controllers. | 2.5G Ethernet | |
| Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E | |
| 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. | Phase-change material with large-diameter quiet fan | |
| Cpu | ||
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. | AMD Ryzen 7 255 | |
| Gpu | ||
AMD Radeon 8060S GraphicsCatalog noteMINISFORUM lists 40 GPU cores at up to 2900 MHz. Amazon's table names Radeon 8060S graphics at 2900 MHz. | AMD Radeon 780M | |
| Included Accessories | ||
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. | YesCatalog noteVESA mounting bracket with screws included in the box. | |
| Memory | ||
| 64 GB | 32 GB | |
Quad-channelCatalog noteThe official specification lists LPDDR5x on a 256-bit bus, shared by the CPU, GPU and NPU. | Dual-channel | |
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. | SO-DIMM | |
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. | 128 GB | |
| 8000 MT/s | 5600 MT/s | |
| LPDDR5X | DDR5 | |
| Npu | ||
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. | Not applicable / unspecified | |
| Other | ||
| No | No | |
YesCatalog noteThe official rear panel diagram lists an anti-theft lock hole. | No | |
| No | No | |
| Power | ||
| Not recorded | DC 19V | |
YesCatalog noteMINISFORUM lists a built-in 320W supply with CCC, FCC, UL, CE and UKCA certification, and an AC input on the rear panel. | No | |
| 320W | 120W | |
| Software | ||
Windows 11 ProCatalog noteB&H, Micro Center and the Japanese distributor all list Windows 11 Pro on the MS-S1 Max. | Windows 11 Pro | |
| Storage | ||
| 2 TB | 1 TB | |
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. | Dual M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD | |
| Usb | ||
| 2x USB 2.0 Type-A | 2x USB 2.0 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. | 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A | |
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. | 1x USB4 Type-CCatalog note40Gbps, PD 65-100W input and 15W output, with 8K@60Hz video out. | |
| Video | ||
NoCatalog noteThe official port diagram has no dedicated DisplayPort connector. Video on USB4 uses DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode. | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | |
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. | 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL | |
| No | No | |
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