Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T) vs MINISFORUM M2 Pro

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny standing vertically, viewed from the front-left
Silver MINISFORUM M2 Pro with front ports and top fingerprint reader
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Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

13AC002JUS: Core Ultra 7 265T, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB PCIe 4.0 Opal SSD, Windows 11 Pro

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MINISFORUM M2 Pro

Core Ultra X7 358H / 32GB LPDDR5X / 1TB SSD / silver chassis / US power cord; included OS unconfirmed

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Memory
Storage

1Is it fast for normal work?

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Business configuration 20 cores / 32GB

2Can it handle sustained work?

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Cinebench 2024 multi-core 1244 points
  • Exact sustained limit unknown Not independently tested

MINISFORUM M2 Pro

  • Cinebench 2024 multi-core Not available
  • Exact sustained limit unknown Not available

3Can it game?

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Integrated graphics Integrated Intel Graphics
  • PCIe expansion caveat Low-profile PCIe x8

MINISFORUM M2 Pro

  • Integrated graphics Not available
  • PCIe expansion caveat Not available

4Is it loud or hot?

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Cinebench load noise 43 dB(A)
  • Reviewer conclusion Load fan criticized

MINISFORUM M2 Pro

  • Cinebench load noise Not available
  • Reviewer conclusion Not available

5How much electricity does it use?

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Idle wall power 6 W
  • Full-load wall power 123 W

6Can I upgrade and connect everything?

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Memory is upgradeable Yes
  • Memory and storage 2 SO-DIMM / 3 M.2
  • Native I/O 7 USB / GbE / Wi-Fi 6E
  • Service documentation Official service guides
  • Storage is upgradeable Not available
  • USB-C monitor power did not work in one test Not available

MINISFORUM M2 Pro

  • Memory is upgradeable No
  • Memory and storage Not available
  • Native I/O Not available
  • Service documentation Not available
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • USB-C monitor power did not work in one test

7Is it good value?

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Exact-SKU price $2,376.36
  • Amazon availability No exact ASIN verified

8Will it be dependable?

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Onsite warranty 1-year onsite
  • Business security vPro / dTPM 2.0
  • No long-term exact-unit record Long-term data unavailable

MINISFORUM M2 Pro

  • Onsite warranty Not available
  • Business security Not available
  • No long-term exact-unit record Not available

References

  1. Lenovo. ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Intel) - 13AC002JUS. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: 13AC002JUS: Core Ultra 7 265T vPro, integrated Intel Graphics, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB PCIe 4.0 TLC Opal SSD, Windows 11 Pro, AX211 Wi-Fi 6E, 135W adapter

    Disclosure: Manufacturer exact-SKU specifications, live US price, warranty, and official product gallery. Manufacturer performance claims are not treated as measurements.

  2. Lenovo PSREF. ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Product Specifications Reference. Product page. . Accessed .

    Configuration: M90q Gen 6 family specification covering Core Ultra 200 desktop processors, integrated or optional Arc A310 graphics, two SO-DIMMs, three M.2 SSDs, and optional rear modules

    Disclosure: Manufacturer family specification. Optional features are not attributed to 13AC002JUS unless the exact-SKU page confirms them.

  3. ComputerBase. Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 im Test: Lenovos Mini-PC für Desktop-CPUs ist schnell und flexibel. Product page. . Accessed .

    Configuration: M90q Gen 6 Tiny with Core Ultra 5 245, 32GB DDR5-5600, 135W adapter, Windows 11; exact storage model not used here

    Disclosure: Lenovo loaned the review unit. ComputerBase states that Lenovo had no influence, there was no publication obligation or NDA, and the article contains marked affiliate links.

  4. Lenovo Support. Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkCentre M70q Gen 6 and ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: M70q Gen 6 and M90q Gen 6 service procedures and replaceable components

    Disclosure: Manufacturer service manual used only for repairability and component-access documentation.

  5. Newegg / Lenovo storefront. Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny Desktop 13AC002JUS. Product page. . Accessed .

    Configuration: 13AC002JUS: Core Ultra 7 265T vPro, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB PCIe 4.0 TLC Opal SSD, integrated graphics, Windows 11 Pro

    Disclosure: Exact-SKU US price and configuration check. The listing was sold and shipped by Lenovo and had no customer reviews when checked.

  6. MINISFORUM. M2 Pro specifications and US preorder configuration. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H / 32GB LPDDR5X / 1TB SSD / silver chassis / US power cord; included OS unconfirmed

    Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.

  7. Robtech. Intel’s Beast in a Mac Mini Form Factor! Minisforum M2 Pro Review. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H / 32GB LPDDR5X-7467 / 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD / Windows 11 Pro; firmware version unconfirmed. Tested vertically in balanced and performance modes.

    Disclosure: Manufacturer supplied a free review sample; retail affiliate links disclosed.

Value for money

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Specification differences

Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications

Higher listed specifications for Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Supports 32 GB more memory
  • Uses a smaller 1.19 liter enclosure

Higher listed specifications for MINISFORUM M2 Pro

Verified specifications

Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status

Processor

SpecificationThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)M2 Pro
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 265T with vProIntel Core Ultra X7 358H
Cores / threads20 / 2016 / 16
Processor default TDP35 WNot disclosed
Integrated graphicsIntegrated Intel GraphicsIntel Arc B390

Memory and storage

SpecificationThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)M2 Pro
Memory typeDDR5-5600 SO-DIMMLPDDR5X-7467 onboard
Maximum memory64 GB32 GB
Upgradeable memoryYesNo
Storage slots33

Connectivity

SpecificationThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)M2 Pro
EthernetIntel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet with Wake-on-LAN1 × 10GbE and 1 × 2.5GbE
WirelessIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2x2 with vPro and Bluetooth 5.3Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211 and Bluetooth 6.0
USB4NoYes
ThunderboltNoNot published

Size and price

SpecificationThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)M2 Pro
Enclosure volume1.19 liters1.81 liters
List price$2,376Not published
Product classManaged office fleets and compact systems that need unusually broad internal expansionNot assigned