Desktop PCs / Compare
Apple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025) vs Khadas Mind 2s
Product A: Apple
69 of 160 known
GEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)
Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)
Beelink GTR9 Pro (395, 128GB)
GEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)
GMKtec EVO-X2 (395, 128GB)
MINISFORUM UM890 Pro
GEEKOM A6 (Ryzen 7 6800H)
Beelink SER9 Pro (H 255)
GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra
GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra
Beelink SER8 (Ryzen 7 8845HS)
GEEKOM A8 (Ryzen 9 8945HS)
Change Apple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)
Compare the Khadas Mind 2s with
GEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)
Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)
Beelink GTR9 Pro (395, 128GB)
GEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)
GMKtec EVO-X2 (395, 128GB)
MINISFORUM UM890 Pro
GEEKOM A6 (Ryzen 7 6800H)
Beelink SER9 Pro (H 255)
GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra
GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra
Beelink SER8 (Ryzen 7 8845HS)
GEEKOM A8 (Ryzen 9 8945HS)Product B: Khadas
69 of 160 known
NVIDIA DGX Spark
Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)
MSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US
GMKtec EVO-X2 (395, 128GB)
Dell Alienware Area-51 (2025)
CORSAIR ONE i600
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
Beelink GTR9 Pro (395, 128GB)
HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)
Change Khadas Mind 2s
Compare the Apple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025) with
NVIDIA DGX Spark
Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)
MSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US
GMKtec EVO-X2 (395, 128GB)
Dell Alienware Area-51 (2025)
CORSAIR ONE i600
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
Beelink GTR9 Pro (395, 128GB)
HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)80 of 152 fields differ
- 32 different values
- 48 known for one only
- 9 the same
- 63 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 76 desktop PCs.
- Power supplyA: 480WB: 65WApple is 7.4 times higher.
- Max RAMA: 256GBB: 64GBApple is 4 times higher.
- CPU coresA: 28B: 16Apple has 12 more.
- RAMA: 96GBB: 64GBApple is 32 GB higher.
- Rear USB portsA: 6B: 4Apple has 2 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 197 × 95 mm
- BKhadas: 146 × 20 mm
Weight
0 to 25 kg
All 160 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
9 of 9 differ
Series
Model numbers
MU973LL/A, A3389, Mac15,144Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m3-ultra-28-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Identifiers: MU973LL/A, Mac15,14, A3389, EMC 8859.5Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4513876: Mac Studio (M3 Ultra), model A3389, additional information MU973, 28 physical cores, 96 GB, one SSD. United States and Canada.6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102231Read 10 October 2026Identify your Mac Studio model: Mac Studio (2025) with M3 Ultra, Model Identifier Mac15,14, part numbers MU973xx/A.
Not available
GTIN / EAN
195949056734, 1959490569015Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026UPCs 195949056734 and 195949056901 from the same MU973 record. Which UPC maps to which regional part is not stated.
Not available
Announced
Status
Predecessor
Not available
Not available
Successor
Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)20Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 23 October 2026Apple's August 2026 release compares the Mac Studio with M5 Ultra to the previous-generation Mac Studio with M3 Ultra.21Press articlemacworld.com/article/3220024/apple-announces-the-m5-ultra-mac-studio-with-up-to-512gb-of-ram.htmlRead 23 October 2026Macworld says buyers can now get an M5 Ultra Mac Studio instead of the M3 Ultra model.
Not available
Launch price (US)
$1,5999Reviewtechradar.com/computing/khadas-mind-2s-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of 3 July 2025: the Mind 2S comes in one version at $1599 in the US. Tom's Guide gives the same price. Treated as US list price, tax not included. Neither review calls it a launch MSRP.10Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/khadas-mind-2s-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of 15 February 2026: the Mind 2S costs $1,599 and that is the only configuration.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Segment
Not available
Case
3 of 10 differ
Case dimensions
Width197Height95Depth197mm(7.8 × 3.7 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight: 19.7 cm width and depth and 9.5 cm height, converted to mm.
Width146Height20Depth105mm(5.7 × 0.8 × 4.1 in)2Maker product pagekhadas.com/mind/specsRead 15 October 2026Size and Weight: 146 x 105 x 20 mm. The page does not name the axes. Height is the smallest value and width and depth follow the written order.3Maker product pagekhadas.com/product-page/mind-2Read 15 October 2026Dimensions: 146 x 105 x 20 mm.
Case volume
Not available
Not available
Weight
Case model
Not available
Not available
Case materials
Side panel
Not available
Not available
Front panel
Not available
Not available
Tool-less side panel
Not available
Dust filters
Not available
Not available
VESA mount
Not available
Not available
Display
None of 6 known
Screen size
Not available
Not available
Native resolution
Not available
Not available
Panel type
Not available
Not available
Max refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Touchscreen
Not available
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Not available
Not available
Motherboard
3 of 9 differ
Motherboard
Apple service part 661-502057Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Orderable parts item 36: logic board 661-50205 for M3 Ultra, 28-core CPU, 60-core GPU, 96 GB. This is an Apple service part identifier.
Not available
Chipset
Not available
Not available
Motherboard form factor
Not available
CPU socket
Not available
Not available
Expansion slots
Not available
Not available
PCIe x16 slots
Not available
Not available
Free expansion slots
Not available
Not available
Fan headers
Not available
Overclocking in BIOS
Not available
Not available
Processor
13 of 16 differ
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H1Maker product pagekhadas.com/mind-2Read 15 October 2026The Mind 2s card names the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 16 cores, 16 threads, 24 MB cache and 5.1 GHz max turbo. The Mind 2s spec table names the 255H.2Maker product pagekhadas.com/mind/specsRead 15 October 2026Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, 5.1GHz turbo frequency, 16 cores, 16 threads, 24MB cache.
Processor brand
Processor codename
Not available
Core configuration
AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)
| Core type | Count |
|---|---|
| Performance | 20 |
| Efficiency | 8 |
BKhadas Mind 2s
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max core turbo clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 6 | 2 | 5.1 |
| Efficiency | 8 | 1.5 | 4.4 |
| Low-power efficiency | 2 | 0.7 | 2.5 |
Source5Press releasekhadas.com/post/khadas-mind-2s-launch-still-stunning-now-even-more-powerfulRead 15 October 2026Launch post: 16-core, 16-thread configuration with a 6P+8E+2LP combination.7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241751/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-255h-24m-cache-up-to-5-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 20266 Performance-cores (2 GHz base, 5.1 GHz max turbo), 8 Efficient-cores (1.5 GHz base, 4.4 GHz max turbo) and 2 Low Power Efficient-cores (700 MHz base, 2.5 GHz max turbo).
CPU cores
28
16
Performance cores
20
6
Efficiency cores
8
10
Threads
Max core turbo clock
Not available
5.1GHz
L3 cache
Not available
CPU core process node
CPU base power (chip rating)
Not available
Peak CPU power (configured)
Not available
Not available
Unlocked multiplier
Not available
Not available
NPU performance
Not available
Integrated GPU
Cooling
3 of 6 differ
CPU cooler
CPU cooler model
Not available
Vapor chamber heatsink with pure copper fins and magnetic levitation fan1Maker product pagekhadas.com/mind-2Read 15 October 2026Wording taken from the page. The maker gives no cooler model name.
Radiator size
Not available
Not available
Radiator position
Not available
Not available
Case fans
AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)
| Fan rotors |
|---|
| 2 |
Number of case fans
2
1
Graphics
0 of 11 differ
Discrete GPU
GPU
Not available
Not available
GPU brand
Not available
Not available
Graphics card
Not available
Not available
VRAM
Not available
Not available
VRAM type
Not available
Not available
GPU board power
Not available
Not available
GPU boost clock
Not available
Not available
Graphics card length
Not available
Not available
Graphics card thickness
Not available
Not available
GPU power connector
Not available
Not available
Memory
7 of 11 differ
RAM
RAM type
Configured RAM speed
6,400MT/s18Spec databaselowendmac.com/1234/apple-silicon-m3-ultra-chip-specsRead 10 October 2026M3 Ultra chip specs list LPDDR5-6400 (3200 MHz) on a 1024-bit bus with about 819.2 GB/s, which matches the 819GB/s memory bandwidth Apple publishes. Apple does not publish the transfer rate. The chip is the same in the 28-core and 32-core models. The same page lists a 4.05 GHz P-core clock, which is not stored because the ENERGY STAR record lists 3.6 GHz.19Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m3-ultra-early-2025Read 10 October 2026Memory row for the 96 GB base model: LPDDR5-6400. Agrees with the Low End Mac chip page. Apple does not publish the transfer rate.
8,400MT/s2Maker product pagekhadas.com/mind/specsRead 15 October 2026Memory: maximum frequency 8400MHz, which the factsheet and Intel's page give as MT/s. The maker states no separate configured speed.3Maker product pagekhadas.com/product-page/mind-2Read 15 October 2026Model Comparison: Mind 2s Ultra 7 64GB Version has 64GB LPDDR5X 8400MHz.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.khadas.com/products/mind-series/factsheet/mind-family-factsheet-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Factsheet: 64GB LPDDR5X (8400MHz).
Rated kit speed
Not available
Not available
Memory kit
Not available
RAM upgrade
Memory slots
Not available
Not available
RAM slots
Not available
Not available
Free RAM slots
Not available
Not available
Max RAM for this CPU and GPU
Storage
7 of 7 differ
Storage
1TB
2TB
Installed drives
AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)
| Capacity (GB) | Type |
|---|---|
| 1,000 | SSD, protocol not stated |
BKhadas Mind 2s
| Capacity (GB) | Type | PCIe generation | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000 | NVMe SSD | 4 | WD PC SN740 |
Source2Maker product pagekhadas.com/mind/specsRead 15 October 2026Storage: 2TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 2230 SSD. The drive make comes from iXBT.11Reviewixbt.com/platform/khadas-mind-2s-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Published 28 October 2025. Hardware table: 2 x M.2 2230 PCIe Gen4 x4 slots and one WD PC SN740 2 TB SSD fitted.
Storage slots and bays
AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)
Not availableBKhadas Mind 2s
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2230 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
| M.2 2230 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | No |
M.2 slots
Not available
2
Free M.2 slots
Not available
1
Free drive bays
Not available
0
Fastest storage-slot PCIe generation
Not available
4
Power supply
3 of 7 differ
PSU rated output
PSU form factor
PSU efficiency
Not available
Not available
Modular cables
Not available
Not available
PSU model
Apple service part 661-508867Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Power supply 661-50886, one part for both chip models.
Not available
ATX version
Not available
Not available
Native 12V-2x6 cable
Not available
Not available
Ports
8 of 9 differ
User-facing I/O position
Not available
User-facing ports
AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 5 | 2 | 120 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| SD card | SDXC UHS-II | 1 | Not available | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026On front (M3 Ultra): two Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120 Gb/s) and an SDXC card slot (UHS-II). The M4 Max front USB-C ports are excluded.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/15Read 10 October 2026On Mac Studio with the M3 Ultra chip, the two front USB-C ports are Thunderbolt 5. The SDXC slot supports SD 4.0 cards.
BKhadas Mind 2s
Not availableRear ports
AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 5 / USB4 | 4 | 120 | Thunderbolt 5 | Yes |
| USB-A | USB 3 | 2 | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | 10Gb Ethernet | 1 | 10 | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
BKhadas Mind 2s
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort output and USB-C power input | 1 | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Motherboard |
| USB-C | USB4 with DisplayPort output and USB-C power input | 1 | 40 | USB4 | Yes | Motherboard |
| HDMI | 2.1 TMDS (18 Gbps) | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2 | 10 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
Source2Maker product pagekhadas.com/mind/specsRead 15 October 2026I/O Ports: Thunderbolt 4 x 1, USB4 x 1, HDMI 2.1 TMDS x 1 and USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) x 2. Display output: Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 up to 8K 60Hz, 5K 72Hz or 4K 240Hz. The store page gives 40 Gbps for both USB-C ports and 18 Gbps for HDMI.3Maker product pagekhadas.com/product-page/mind-2Read 15 October 2026Interface: Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps) x 1, USB4 (40Gbps) x 1, HDMI 2.1 TMDS (18Gbps) x 1, USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) x 2.11Reviewixbt.com/platform/khadas-mind-2s-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Hardware table: on the rear panel 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A at up to 10 Gbit/s, 2 x USB4 Type-C with data up to 40 Gbit/s, power and DisplayPort, and 1 x HDMI 2.1. The text says both Type-C ports are identical and connect directly to the processor. There is no wired network port.
User-facing USB ports
2
Not available
User-facing USB-C ports
2
Not available
Rear USB ports
6
4
Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
Ethernet speed
10Gbps
Not available
Discrete GPU output ports
Not available
0
Wireless
3 of 6 differ
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Wi-Fi module
Not available
Wi-Fi antenna
Not available
Bluetooth
Ethernet controller
Not available
Camera and audio
2 of 5 differ
Webcam
Not available
Not available
Built-in speaker drivers
Total speaker power
Not available
Not available
Microphones
Audio features
3.5 mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, HDMI port with multichannel audio output1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026
Not available
Lighting
None of 4 known
RGB lighting
Not available
Not available
Lit parts
Not available
Not available
Lighting standard
Not available
Not available
Lighting software
Not available
Not available
Software
3 of 3 differ
Operating system
OS family
Upgradeability
1 of 4 differ
Proprietary parts
Motherboard, PSU, Case, Fan connectors, Drive mounts7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Logic board, power supply and housing are ordered as Apple assemblies. SSD modules are Apple service parts with no M.2 socket. The fan flex cables use locking connectors on the logic board.
Not available
Max graphics card length
Not available
Not available
Max CPU cooler height
Not available
Not available
Warranty kept after upgrade
Not available
Not available
Measured performance
3 of 8 differ
Cinebench 2024 single-core
Not available
Not available
Cinebench 2024 multi-core
Not available
Not available
Geekbench single-core
Not available
Geekbench multi-core
Not available
3DMark Time Spy graphics
Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad
Not available
Not available
SSD sequential read (measured)
Not available
Not available
Game frame rates
Not available
Not available
Measured noise and temperature
3 of 6 differ
Fan noise per load
AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)
Not availableBKhadas Mind 2s
| Profile | Load | Distance (cm) | Noise (dB(A)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not stated, idle | Idle | 50 | 17.6 |
| Not stated, powerMax maximum CPU load | Max load | 50 | 35.6 |
Highest measured fan noise
Not available
35.6dB(A)
Measured fan noise at idle
Not available
17.6dB(A)
CPU temperature in stress test
Not available
Not available
CPU clock in stress test
Not available
Not available
GPU temperature while gaming
Not available
Not available
Measured power
2 of 6 differ
Power draw idle
Not available
Power draw gaming
Not available
Not available
Power draw max
Not available
Not available
Power draw sleep or off
Not available
Not available
Sustained CPU power (measured)
Not available
GPU power while gaming (measured)
Not available
Not available
Certifications
4 of 5 differ
ENERGY STAR
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Environment section states ENERGY STAR certified.5Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026Record is listed as certified.
Not available
Copilot+ PC
Not available
Not available
Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)
Not available
Other certifications
EU RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU, with applicable exemptions)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Footnote declares compliance with EU Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including lead exemptions such as high-temperature solder. Manufacturer declaration, not an independent certificate.
Not available
In the box
1 of 2 differ
In the box
Mac Studio, Power cord1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Mac Studio and a power cord.
Khadas Mind, 65W Power Adapter, USB-C to USB-C Cable (1.2 m), Manual, Warranty Card3Maker product pagekhadas.com/product-page/mind-2Read 15 October 2026In The Box: 1 x Khadas Mind, 1 x 65W Power Adapter, 1 x USB-C to USB-C Cable (1.2 m), 1 x Manual, 1 x Warranty Card. The list is shared by the Mind 2 and Mind 2s.
Included extras
Not available
Not available
Warranty
2 of 2 differ
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
support.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/1510Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Mac Studio User Guide, 2025 version, Take a tour page.
Not available
EPREL registration number
Not available
Not available
Both are also in the API. Back to all desktop PCs.