MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470 vs MINISFORUM M2 Pro

Silver MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470 mini PC in an angled front view
Silver MINISFORUM M2 Pro with front ports and top fingerprint reader
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MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD

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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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1Is it fast for normal work?

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Geekbench 6 multi-core 14331 points

2Can it handle sustained work?

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Cinebench 2024 multi-core 1164 points

3Can it game?

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • 3DMark Time Spy 4138 points
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 70 fps

MINISFORUM M2 Pro

  • 3DMark Time Spy Not available
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 Not available

4Is it loud or hot?

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Maximum recorded temperature 73 °C

5How much electricity does it use?

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Idle wall power 9 W
  • 4K playback wall power 12 W
  • Gaming wall power 78 W

MINISFORUM M2 Pro

  • Idle wall power Not available
  • 4K playback wall power Not available
  • Gaming wall power Not available

6Can I upgrade and connect everything?

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Memory is upgradeable Yes
  • Review-unit memory 32 GB
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • USB4 is present Yes
  • Prebuilt memory layout 1x 32GB SODIMM
  • USB-C monitor power did not work in one test Not available

MINISFORUM M2 Pro

  • Memory is upgradeable No
  • Review-unit memory Not available
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • USB4 is present Not available
  • Prebuilt memory layout Not available
  • USB-C monitor power did not work in one test

7Is it good value?

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Prebuilt value concern Prebuilt carries a premium

8Will it be dependable?

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Seller warranty 2 years
  • Service resources BIOS and driver downloads

References

  1. MINISFORUM. MINISFORUM product specifications. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro

  2. ETA PRIME. The World’s First Ryzen AI 470 Mini PC! X1 Ai Pro Hands On. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 prebuilt, 32GB DDR5-5600, storage configuration not fully stated

    Disclosure: ETA PRIME did not state how the unit was acquired; the video description contains affiliate links.

  3. Robtech. Minisforum's Mac Mini Clone Is Back! AI X1 Pro-470 Mini PC Review. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB DDR5 in one SODIMM, included Kingston PCIe 4.0 SSD with capacity not stated

    Disclosure: Robtech states that the unit was supplied as a free review sample. The description contains affiliate links.

  4. 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.

  5. 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 MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Supports 96 GB more memory
  • Uses a smaller 1.62 liter enclosure

Higher listed specifications for MINISFORUM M2 Pro

Verified specifications

Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status

Processor

SpecificationAI X1 Pro-470M2 Pro
CPUAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
Cores / threads12 / 2416 / 16
Processor default TDP28 WNot disclosed
Integrated graphicsRadeon 890MIntel Arc B390

Memory and storage

SpecificationAI X1 Pro-470M2 Pro
Memory typeDDR5-5600 SODIMMLPDDR5X-7467 onboard
Maximum memory128 GB32 GB
Upgradeable memoryYesNo
Storage slots33

Connectivity

SpecificationAI X1 Pro-470M2 Pro
EthernetDual 2.5GbE1 × 10GbE and 1 × 2.5GbE
WirelessWi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211 and Bluetooth 6.0
USB4YesYes
ThunderboltNoNot published

Size and price

SpecificationAI X1 Pro-470M2 Pro
Enclosure volume1.62 liters1.81 liters
List price$1,659Not published
Product classAI mini PCNot assigned