MINISFORUM M2 Pro vs ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC
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MINISFORUM M2 Pro
Core Ultra X7 358H / 32GB LPDDR5X / 1TB SSD / silver chassis / US power cord; included OS unconfirmed
ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC
Core Ultra 7 255HX / RTX 5060 Ti 16GB / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Home
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1Is it fast for normal work?
MINISFORUM M2 Pro
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ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC
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2Can it handle sustained work?
MINISFORUM M2 Pro
Not available
ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC
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3Can it game?
MINISFORUM M2 Pro
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Battlefield 6 gameplay checked by HEBEFACE Not available
ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC
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Battlefield 6 gameplay checked by HEBEFACE
HEBEFACE demonstrates Battlefield 6 and describes play as smooth, while noting that lowering graphics settings can improve responsiveness. The review does not establish a fully matched configuration or reproducible benchmark for this catalog item.
HEBEFACE · 6:00
4Is it loud or hot?
MINISFORUM M2 Pro
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Fan noise requires consideration Not available
ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC
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Fan noise requires consideration
ASCII cautions that the cooling fans are audible and that a quiet workspace may need a different placement or usage arrangement. This is the reviewer’s qualitative account; no comparable sound-level measurement is provided.
ASCII · 3:45
5How much electricity does it use?
MINISFORUM M2 Pro
Not available
ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC
Not available
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
MINISFORUM M2 Pro
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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USB-C monitor power did not work in one test
Robtech reported that his M2 Pro briefly powered on and then shut down when powered from his USB-C test monitor. The manufacturer advertises USB-C power input, but this result does not establish compatibility with every monitor, cable or power supply.
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Bottom cover lifts away without a fan cable Not available
ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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USB-C monitor power did not work in one test Not available
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Bottom cover lifts away without a fan cable
PAD opens the underside and shows accessible memory and SSD positions. The cooling fans stay inside the chassis, so removing the bottom cover does not require handling a fan lead attached to that cover.
PAD: PC Watch & AKIBA PC Hotline! · 18:20
7Is it good value?
MINISFORUM M2 Pro
Not available
ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC
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8Will it be dependable?
MINISFORUM M2 Pro
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ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC
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References
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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.
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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.
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ZOTAC. MAGNUS EN275060TC Windows configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 7 255HX / RTX 5060 Ti 16GB / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Home
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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ZOTAC. EN275060TC family user manual. Product page. Accessed .
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ASCII. An incredibly compact gaming PC equipped with an RTX 5060 Ti | MAGNUS EN275060TC. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: 255HX and desktop RTX 5060 Ti 16GB; review discusses regional 16GB/1TB options, but installed OS, exact review-unit RAM/storage and firmware are unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Companion article discloses possible affiliate revenue; review-unit loan, purchase or retention status unconfirmed.
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PAD: PC Watch & AKIBA PC Hotline!. Breaking the Limits of Mini PCs! Desktop GPU Power for Gaming and AI!. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: EN275060TC with 255HX and desktop RTX 5060 Ti 16GB; two memory modules and a Crucial SSD visible. Exact installed capacities, OS and firmware unconfirmed. The separate EU27507TC segments are not used.
Disclosure: Provided by ZOTAC; paid-promotion label and publisher sponsorship disclosed. Loan versus retained review-unit status unconfirmed.
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HEBEFACE. ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC mini PC review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: 255HX, desktop RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and 1TB SSD identified; exact installed system memory, Windows edition, firmware and complete game settings unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Retailer product link disclosed; review-unit purchase, loan, retention and sponsorship status unconfirmed.
Value for money
No value comparison is available. It requires eligible test scores and at least four current price observations in seven days.
Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for MINISFORUM M2 Pro
- Provides 3 storage slots versus 2
- Uses a smaller 1.81 liter enclosure
Higher listed specifications for ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC
- Supports 64 GB more memory
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | M2 Pro | MAGNUS EN275060TC |
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| CPU | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 16 | 20 / 20 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Arc B390 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti desktop, 16GB GDDR7 |
Memory and storage
| Specification | M2 Pro | MAGNUS EN275060TC |
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| Memory type | LPDDR5X-7467 onboard | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM; one module installed |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 96 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | No | Yes |
| Storage slots | 3 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | M2 Pro | MAGNUS EN275060TC |
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| Ethernet | 1 × 10GbE and 1 × 2.5GbE | 2 x 2.5Gbps Ethernet |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211 and Bluetooth 6.0 | Intel Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4; exact module unconfirmed |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | Yes |
Size and price
| Specification | M2 Pro | MAGNUS EN275060TC |
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| Enclosure volume | 1.81 liters | 2.65 liters |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |