Beelink GTR9 Pro vs MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max

Beelink GTR9 Pro viewed from the front in its Frost Silver chassis
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max viewed from the front in its dark gray ventilated chassis
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Beelink GTR9 Pro

Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB LPDDR5X-8000, 2TB SSD, Frost Silver, US power adapter

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MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max

Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB RAM, 2TB SSD, US

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1Is it fast for normal work?

MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max

  • Cinebench 2024 single-core 110 points

2Can it handle sustained work?

Beelink GTR9 Pro

  • GPT-OSS 120B generation speed 31.4 tokens/s
  • DaVinci Resolve 4K render time 11 minutes
  • DaVinci Resolve 1080p render time 218 seconds
  • Cinebench R23 multi-core Not available
  • Cinebench 2024 multi-core Not available
  • Qwen3 235B local inference Not available

MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max

  • GPT-OSS 120B generation speed Not available
  • DaVinci Resolve 4K render time Not available
  • DaVinci Resolve 1080p render time Not available
  • Cinebench R23 multi-core 37062 points
  • Cinebench 2024 multi-core 1886 points
  • Qwen3 235B local inference 13.73 tokens/s

3Can it game?

Beelink GTR9 Pro

  • Gaming test range 40-129 FPS across the review suite
  • Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Not available
  • Cyberpunk 2077 Not available
  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Not available

MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max

  • Gaming test range Not available
  • Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail 68 fps
  • Cyberpunk 2077 67 fps
  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance II 90 fps

4Is it loud or hot?

Beelink GTR9 Pro

  • Idle noise 36.5 dBA
  • Sustained AI noise 40 dBA
  • Maximum observed CPU temperature Not available
  • Load sound level Not available

MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max

  • Idle noise Not available
  • Sustained AI noise Not available
  • Maximum observed CPU temperature 63 C
  • Load sound level 43 dBA

5How much electricity does it use?

Beelink GTR9 Pro

  • Idle wall power 20.5 W
  • GPT-OSS 120B wall power 126.5 W
  • Full-load wall power 182 W
  • Cinebench wall power Not available

MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max

  • Idle wall power 12 W
  • GPT-OSS 120B wall power Not available
  • Full-load wall power Not available
  • Cinebench wall power 130 W

6Can I upgrade and connect everything?

Beelink GTR9 Pro

  • Memory is upgradeable No
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • Thunderbolt is present No
  • Storage and networking 2x M.2, 2x USB4, 2x 10GbE
  • High-speed I/O Not available
  • Linux 10GbE support Not available
  • Expansion limits Not available

MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max

  • Memory is upgradeable No
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • Thunderbolt is present No
  • Storage and networking Not available
  • High-speed I/O 4x USB4 and 2x 10GbE
  • Linux 10GbE support Driver work required
  • Expansion limits PCIe 4.0 x4, no 75W GPU power

7Is it good value?

Beelink GTR9 Pro

  • Manufacturer price $4,349
  • Amazon availability Exact ASIN unavailable
  • Verified Amazon configuration Not available

MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max

  • Manufacturer price $3,719
  • Amazon availability Not available
  • Verified Amazon configuration B0G348H88N

8Will it be dependable?

Beelink GTR9 Pro

  • Hardware warranty 3 years
  • 10GbE instability in two reviews Reviewers encountered 10GbE failures
  • Preinstalled software Extra apps on the review image
  • Seller warranty Not available
  • Cooling and acoustics Not available
  • Operating-system caveat Not available

MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max

  • Hardware warranty Not available
  • 10GbE instability in two reviews Not available
  • Preinstalled software Not available
  • Seller warranty 3 years
  • Cooling and acoustics Cool but audible
  • Operating-system caveat Linux NIC caveat

References

  1. MINISFORUM. MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max 128GB Max AI Compute Edition. Product page. . Accessed .

    Configuration: MS-S1-MAX12US: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB LPDDR5X-8000, 2TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, US power cable

    Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications, current price, availability, warranty, and return terms.

  2. ServeTheHome. The BEST AMD Strix Halo Mini PC Minisforum MS S1 Max. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB unified memory, 2TB SSD review system

    Disclosure: The description contains an Amazon affiliate link and does not state how the review unit was obtained.

  3. Level1Techs. Minisforum MS S1 Max AI Review, Benchmarks, and Comfy UI Setup Guide. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB unified memory MS-S1 Max review system; installed SSD capacity not stated in narration

    Disclosure: The description does not state how the review unit was obtained and does not contain a retailer affiliate disclosure.

  4. Tech Notice. NOTHING is better than THIS ... AMD is too good! | Minisforum MS-S1 MAX review. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB unified memory, 2TB SSD review system

    Disclosure: The description contains product and software affiliate links and does not state how the review unit was obtained.

  5. Jim's Garage. Running LLMs Locally - MinisForum MS-S1 MAX Review. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB unified memory, 2TB SSD review system

    Disclosure: The reviewer says in the narration that the device was sent free; the description links MINISFORUM without an affiliate disclosure.

  6. RandomGaminginHD. The Fastest Integrated Graphics Yet - The Radeon 8060S (ft. Minisforum MS-S1 MAX). Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB LPDDR5X-8000, 2TB SSD review system

    Disclosure: The description links the tested system but does not state how the unit was obtained or include an affiliate disclosure.

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Specification differences

Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications

Higher listed specifications for Beelink GTR9 Pro

Higher listed specifications for MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max

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Verified specifications

Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status

Processor

SpecificationGTR9 ProMS-S1 Max
CPUAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Cores / threads16 / 3216 / 32
Processor default TDP120 W130 W
Integrated graphicsAMD Radeon 8060S integrated graphics, 40 compute unitsAMD Radeon 8060S integrated graphics, 40 compute units

Memory and storage

SpecificationGTR9 ProMS-S1 Max
Memory typeLPDDR5X-8000 onboardLPDDR5X-8000 unified memory
Maximum memory128 GB128 GB
Upgradeable memoryNoNo
Storage slots22

Connectivity

SpecificationGTR9 ProMS-S1 Max
EthernetDual 10GbE2x 10GbE RJ45 (Realtek RTL8127)
WirelessWi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
USB4YesYes
ThunderboltNoNo

Size and price

SpecificationGTR9 ProMS-S1 Max
Enclosure volumeNot published3.53 liters
List price$4,699$4,649
Product classLocal AI with dual 10GbELocal AI and high-speed networking