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Series

Z2 Mini1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026HP names the line Z2 Mini and this generation Z2 Mini G1a.

Mini Workstation1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026The store files the MS-A2 under Mini Workstation Series and lists the product type as Work Station.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

BN4G0UT#ABA6Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/BN4G0UTABA/Hp-195/HP-Z2-Mini-G1a-Workstation--1-x-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-PRO-395--64-GB--1-TB-SSD--Mini-PC--Jet-Black--BN4G0UTABARead 15 October 2026Part number BN4G0UT#ABA is the HP SmartBuy Z2 Mini G1a: Ryzen AI MAX+ Pro 395, 64GB LPDDR5X soldered, 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe 2280 Value 4x4 SSD, Windows 11 Pro 64, MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 and Bluetooth 5.4, no WWAN, no discrete graphics. C3XE0UT#ABA is a 128GB build and a different product, and other part numbers differ in CPU, memory and storage.

MS-A261US2Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2-workstation.jsRead 13 October 2026Store product data lists SKU MS-A261US for AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX with 64GB RAM+1TB SSD and the US power adapter. Other RAM and storage variants have other SKUs and are not listed.

GTIN / EAN

1992513220686Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/BN4G0UTABA/Hp-195/HP-Z2-Mini-G1a-Workstation--1-x-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-PRO-395--64-GB--1-TB-SSD--Mini-PC--Jet-Black--BN4G0UTABARead 15 October 2026Retailer lists UPC 199251322068 for BN4G0UT#ABA.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

6 January 20253Press releasehp.com/us-en/newsroom/press-releases/2025/future-of-work.htmlRead 15 October 2026CES 2025 press release dated January 6, 2025 announces the Z2 Mini G1a with Ryzen AI Max PRO, up to 128GB memory and an internal power supply. HP said it would be available in spring 2025.

January 20255Press articlenascompares.com/2025/01/13/the-minisforum-ms-a2-workstation-revealedRead 13 October 2026NASCompares article of January 2025 reports the MS-A2 workstation as revealed at CES 2025. The exact day is not stated, so only the month is stored.

Status

Available6Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/BN4G0UTABA/Hp-195/HP-Z2-Mini-G1a-Workstation--1-x-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-PRO-395--64-GB--1-TB-SSD--Mini-PC--Jet-Black--BN4G0UTABARead 15 October 2026Listing shows Add to Cart with 13 in stock and a price of $4,555.28 on 2026-10-15. The HP store page for this SKU was not reachable.

Available1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026US store lists the Ryzen 9 9955HX 64GB RAM + 1TB SSD variant (SKU MS-A261US) at a discounted price with an estimated early November shipping time. Current availability is not launch-date proof.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US6Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/BN4G0UTABA/Hp-195/HP-Z2-Mini-G1a-Workstation--1-x-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-PRO-395--64-GB--1-TB-SSD--Mini-PC--Jet-Black--BN4G0UTABARead 15 October 2026Retailer record states MARKET:US for the US SKU suffix ABA.

US2Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2-workstation.jsRead 13 October 2026This is the Minisforum US store. Only the US adapter option applies to the stored SKU. Other countries are not covered.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview: Color Black. A retailer calls the finish Jet Black.

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SegmentiUse the maker's product category. Do not assign a use case from performance or appearance alone.

Workstation1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026HP calls it a mini workstation and files it under HP Z workstations.

Workstation1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026The maker's own category is Work Station (mini workstation).

Form factoriThe maker's stated chassis class. Generic tower does not imply a full, mid or mini tower tier.

Mini PC1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026QuickSpecs Overview: Form Factor Mini.

Mini PC1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026

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Case dimensionsiChassis width, height and depth in the stated orientation. Source notes identify feet, handles or brackets excluded by the maker. An all-in-one is measured with its included stand when the maker gives both sizes.

Width168Height85.5Depth200mm(6.6 × 3.4 × 7.9 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Chassis dimensions H 3.4 in (8.55 cm), W 6.6 in (16.8 cm), D 7.9 in (20 cm) in standard desktop orientation. HP rounds to 0.1 cm. Stored as 85.5 x 168 x 200 mm.

Width196Height48Depth189mm(7.7 × 1.9 × 7.4 in)1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Specification: product dimension 196 x 189 x 48 mm. The same axis order is used for the catalog's MS-01. The 48 mm side is the height.

Case volumeiVolume published by the maker. It may differ from the outer dimensions multiplied together.

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1.78L1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026The page states a volume of just 1.78L (196 x 189 x 48 mm). It is a maker figure and not a multiplication of the stated sizes.

WeightiPublished system weight for the stated configuration. Source notes distinguish maximum, approximate and starting weights. An all-in-one is weighed with its included stand when the maker gives both weights.

2.3kg(5.1 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Starting at 2.3 kg (5.07 lb). HP says exact weights depend on configuration. This is the starting weight, not a figure for the stored configuration. StarryHope lists 2.65 kg.

1.4kg(3.1 lb)1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026The page says the system weighs only 1.4 kg. Configuration scope is not stated. A barebone and configured units may differ slightly.

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Case materialsiPublished materials of the enclosure and panels, not every internal component. An edition with other panels, such as a wood front, can differ, so it is per variant.

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Tool-less side paneliWhether the side panel can be opened without a tool after any shipping or security screw is removed. Conditions belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Access Panel: tool-less for the top panel. A number 1 Phillips screwdriver is needed for the bottom panel and M.2 modules need a screwdriver.

Yes7Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-a2-review-an-almost-perfect-amd-ryzen-intel-10gbe-homelab-systemRead 13 October 2026Page 2: getting inside is easy, a latch slides the internal tray out. The CPU and memory fan inside still uses three screws, so only the main access is tool-less. The review unit was a 9955HX system.

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Display

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Screen sizeiActual diagonal of the primary built-in all-in-one display. Do not substitute a rounded marketed size. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Native resolutioniPhysical pixel resolution of the primary built-in all-in-one display. External video-output limits, bundled monitors and chassis status screens do not qualify.

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Panel typeiPublished panel technology of the primary built-in all-in-one display. A display brand name alone does not establish panel technology. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Max refresh rateiHighest published refresh rate of the primary built-in display at native resolution. External video-output limits do not qualify.

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TouchscreeniPublished touch-input support of the primary built-in display. A touchscreen status panel does not qualify.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer ordinary brightness rating of the primary built-in display. Preserve published conditions in source notes. Not HDR peak, outdoor peak or a reviewer measurement.

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Motherboard

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Motherboard form factoriMotherboard dimensions class, not the size of the computer case.

Proprietary1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026System board is 182 x 160.57 mm, which is a HP-specific size and not a standard class.

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CPU socket

FP111Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026HP: Processor Socket Single BGA-2077. AMD names the package FP11.5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen-pro/ai-max-pro-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-pro-395.htmlRead 15 October 2026CPU Socket FP11.

FL16Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026AMD lists socket FL1. The chip is not user-replaceable in this system.

Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots and WLAN M.2 slots. Storage M.2 slots belong in storage_slots. Mechanical slot shape and electrical lane width are separate.

AHP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation

Mechanical slot type	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 E-key	2	3	1	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Internal Slot M.2-E: 1 PCIe Gen 3 x2. The factory wireless card is a MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 M.2 card, so the slot is occupied. The two M.2-M slots are in storage_slots.

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Mechanical slot type	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe x16	8	4	1	No
M.2 E-key	Not available	Not available	1	Yes

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026PCIe Expansion: PCIe x16 physical with PCIe 4.0 x8 bandwidth and splitting supported. Mechanical x16 and electrical x8 are kept apart. STH shows the slot empty with an optional OCuLink card. The WLAN M.2 socket has no published key, so it is not listed.8Reviewnascompares.com/2025/04/30/minisforum-ms-a2-review-the-ms-01-killerRead 13 October 2026Review table: Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 via an M.2 2230 E-Key card. The card is installed, so the E-key slot is stored as occupied. The review unit configuration is not stated, so none of its measured power, noise or benchmark values are stored.

PCIe x16 slotsiCounts mechanically x16 card slots, including occupied slots. A slot may have fewer electrical lanes.

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Free expansion slotsiCounts slots documented as unoccupied. GPU thickness can block access to an unoccupied slot.

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Fan headersiPhysical connectors for fans on the motherboard, not the number of installed fans.

11Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026System Board: CPU Fan Header Yes. Memory, chassis and front PCI fan headers: None.

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Overclocking in BIOSiTrue when BIOS permits CPU or memory tuning. Source notes must distinguish XMP or EXPO memory tuning from CPU multiplier overclocking.

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Processor

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Processor

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 3951Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Processors table: AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ PRO 395, 16 cores, 32 threads, 5.10/3.00 GHz, 64 MB cache, Radeon 8060S.

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX (Zen 5, 16 cores, 32 threads, 64M L3 cache, up to 5.4 GHz). The page also lists the Ryzen 9 7945HX, 9 8945HX and 7 7745HX as options. This product is the 9955HX variant.

Processor brand

AMD5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen-pro/ai-max-pro-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-pro-395.htmlRead 15 October 2026

AMD6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026

Processor codenameiChip maker's processor or platform codename. This is separate from each core's architecture name.

Strix Halo5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen-pro/ai-max-pro-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-pro-395.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Fire Range6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026AMD lists the former codename Fire Range and the Zen 5 architecture.

Core configurationiOne row per stated core category. Apple super cores are distinct from performance cores. Clock values describe that category.

AHP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	16	Zen 5	3	5.1

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Processors table: 16 cores, 5.10 GHz max boost and 3.00 GHz base. The 16 Zen 5 cores are one category with one set of clocks.

BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	16	Zen 5	2.5	5.4

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026The page states 16 cores, 32 threads and up to 5.4 GHz. The 2.5 GHz base clock comes from AMD. All cores are Zen 5.6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026AMD lists 16 cores, 32 threads, 2.5 GHz base clock and up to 5.4 GHz boost.

CPU cores

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Performance coresiCounts rows explicitly classified as performance cores. Apple super cores are stored separately and excluded.

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Efficiency coresiCounts efficiency and low-power efficiency cores. Zero means a complete stated core configuration has no such cores.

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Threads

325Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen-pro/ai-max-pro-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-pro-395.htmlRead 15 October 2026

321Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026

Max core turbo clockiHighest core-category turbo or boost clock in cpu_clusters. Separate favored-core or processor-level boost ratings are not substituted for a category's published turbo clock.

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L3 cache

64MB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Processors table: cache 64 MB. AMD lists L3 64 MB and L2 16 MB.

64MB1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 20266Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026AMD lists 16 MB L2 and 64 MB L3.

CPU core process nodeiPublished CPU-core fabrication node. Package components and I/O dies may use other nodes. Maker node name belongs in the source note.

4nm5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen-pro/ai-max-pro-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-pro-395.htmlRead 15 October 2026Processor Technology for CPU Cores: TSMC 4nm FinFET. The I/O die is also TSMC 4nm.

4nm6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026AMD lists TSMC 4nm FinFET for the CPU cores and TSMC 6nm FinFET for the I/O die. The stored 4 nm is the CPU-core node.

CPU base power (chip rating)iChip maker's base-power or default-TDP rating. It is not measured wall power or the PC maker's configured power limit.

55W5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen-pro/ai-max-pro-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-pro-395.htmlRead 15 October 2026Default TDP 55W. AMD cTDP is 45-120W. HP's configured power is in cpu_power_max_w.

55W6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026AMD Default TDP 55W with a configurable TDP of 55 to 75W. This is a chip rating and is not Minisforum's configured power limit. The maker's own turbo 100W TDP claim is not stored.

Peak CPU power (configured)iPower limit configured by the PC maker, such as PL2 or PPT. Do not substitute the chip maker's maximum turbo-power rating.

120W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Processors table lists TDP 120 W for the 395, and the noise table labels the top build AMD FP11 Strix Halo 120W. This is HP's configured power for this chip. AMD's default TDP is 55 W with cTDP 45-120 W.

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Unlocked multiplier

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Yes6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026AMD lists Unlocked for Overclocking: Yes for the chip. This does not establish the controls exposed by the Minisforum BIOS.

NPU performanceiPublished NPU throughput only. GPU, total-system AI throughput and different precision modes are separate. Precision belongs in the source note.

50TOPS2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/workstations/z2-mini-a.htmlRead 15 October 2026Copilot+ PC: up to 50 NPU TOPS. AMD also lists NPU TOPS up to 50 and overall TOPS up to 126. The precision is not stated.5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen-pro/ai-max-pro-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-pro-395.htmlRead 15 October 2026AI Engine: NPU TOPS up to 50, overall TOPS up to 126.

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Integrated GPU

AMD Radeon 8060S1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Radeon 8060S for the Ryzen AI MAX+ PRO 395, using unified system memory.

AMD Radeon 610M1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026GPU: AMD Radeon 610M.

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CPU cooler

Air1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cooling Solution: Air cooled forced convection. HP's page calls the APU cooling phase change. No fan model or fan count is published.2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/workstations/z2-mini-a.htmlRead 15 October 2026Cool and Quiet: phase change APU cooling, 3D mesh air intake and fans. The stored enum is air because QuickSpecs says air cooled forced convection.

Air1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026The page describes a thermal design with three pure copper heat pipes, phase-change material and turbine fans. No water cooling.8Reviewnascompares.com/2025/04/30/minisforum-ms-a2-review-the-ms-01-killerRead 13 October 2026Review: a dedicated CPU cooling system with copper piping and a 12V fan. No water cooling.

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Case fansiInstalled chassis airflow fans, including radiator fans. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans. Count fan rotors, including multiple rotors in a single-frame assembly. A mini PC whose only fan cools the processor and moves the air through the case counts that fan.

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Source8Reviewnascompares.com/2025/04/30/minisforum-ms-a2-review-the-ms-01-killerRead 13 October 2026Review table: Cooling lists 1x CPU Fan (12V) and 1x SSD/Network Fan (5V). The CPU fan belongs to the CPU cooler with a heat pipe and fin arrangement and is excluded from this chassis fan table. The SSD and network fan is stored. Fan size and PWM support are not stated. STH also describes a fan on the storage side.

Number of case fansiSum of documented chassis and radiator fan rotors. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans.

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Discrete GPU

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Graphics Info: Integrated graphics for every APU option.

No1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

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GPU brand

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Graphics card

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VRAM

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GPU board poweriConfigured total board power of the installed card. A chip-family reference rating is not proof of an OEM card limit.

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GPU boost clockiPublished boost clock for the installed graphics card and mode. Do not use a measured transient clock or another board model's rating.

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Graphics card length

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Graphics card thicknessiCard thickness in PCIe bracket-slot units, such as 2.5. This is not the number of connectors or motherboard slots.

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Memory

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RAM

64GB6Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/BN4G0UTABA/Hp-195/HP-Z2-Mini-G1a-Workstation--1-x-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-PRO-395--64-GB--1-TB-SSD--Mini-PC--Jet-Black--BN4G0UTABARead 15 October 202664GB LPDDR5X soldered. The description says 8533MT/s, which conflicts with HP's 8000 MT/s.

64GB1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026The store variant name is 64GB RAM+1TB SSD.

RAM type

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Solder-down LPDDR5x.

DDR51Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Memory: DDR5 SO-DIMM x 2.

Configured RAM speediMemory transfer rate configured on delivery. A rated XMP or EXPO profile may be faster when it is disabled.

8,000MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026HP: up to 8000 MT/s LPDDR5x. A retailer SmartBuy description says 8533MT/s. HP's own documents say 8000, so 8000 is stored. A review teardown (BabelTech, 128GB unit) reports LPDDR5X-8533 chips with an effective 8000 MT/s.

5,600MT/s1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Memory: Ryzen 9000 series DDR5-5600. The store also states Dual DDR5-5600Mhz. Ryzen 7000 models run DDR5-5200.

Rated kit speediRated memory-kit or profile speed. This can differ from the speed configured on delivery.

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Memory kit

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RAM upgradeiHow installed memory is physically attached. Purchase-time capacity choices do not mean memory can be upgraded later.

Soldered1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory: Solder-down. Purchase-time choice of 16, 32, 64 or 128GB depending on the APU.

Slots1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Two SO-DIMM slots according to the maker and STH.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable memory connectors, with one row per occupancy state. Package-integrated memory is not a DIMM slot.

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BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	32

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots. A 64GB total fills both slots, so each module is 32 GB. The page lists the module size nowhere. STH tested a 2x32GB kit in the 9955HX system.

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Max RAM for this CPU and GPUiMaximum stated capacity without changing the CPU or GPU configuration represented by this product. For integrated memory this is a purchase-time limit. For slot-based RAM it is the maker's supported upgrade limit.

128GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Maximum Memory 128GB for the 395. It is a purchase-time limit.2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/workstations/z2-mini-a.htmlRead 15 October 2026Up to 128 GB unified memory, with up to 96 GB assignable to the GPU.

96GB1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Maker states up to 96GB DDR5-5600. STH ran 128GB but says anything above 96GB is not supported by AMD or Minisforum.

ECC memoryiSystem-level ECC memory support or configuration. DDR5 on-die ECC alone does not establish this field.

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No7Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-a2-review-an-almost-perfect-amd-ryzen-intel-10gbe-homelab-systemRead 13 October 2026Page 2 and 4: 2x48GB ECC SO-DIMMs booted and showed 96GB but ECC did not work. The Minisforum product manager confirmed ECC should not work and would need a Ryzen Pro chip.

Storage

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Storage

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Installed drivesiInstalled drives, one row per physical drive. Capacity is in decimal GB. Use the generic SSD option when its protocol is not published. It does not establish an interface or socket. Do not represent alternative purchase capacities as installed drives.

AHP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation	Drive
1,000	NVMe SSD	4	HP 1TB 2280 PCIe-4x4 Value M.2 SSD

Source6Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/BN4G0UTABA/Hp-195/HP-Z2-Mini-G1a-Workstation--1-x-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-PRO-395--64-GB--1-TB-SSD--Mini-PC--Jet-Black--BN4G0UTABARead 15 October 2026Description: 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe 2280 Value 4X4 SSD. HP's QuickSpecs names this HP 1TB 2280 PCIe-4x4 Value M.2 SSD. The model name is HP's, not the NAND maker's.

BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)

Capacity (GB)	Type
1,000	SSD, protocol not stated

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Storage is a 1TB SSD per the variant name. The page does not state its protocol or PCIe generation, so the generic ssd type is used.

Storage slots and baysiPhysical SSD connectors and drive bays, counted once each. Multiple supported M.2 lengths or alternative bay uses do not create extra slots.

AHP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	No

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Internal Slot M.2-M: 2 PCIe Gen4 x4. HP's SSD options are all 2280. The stored configuration has one drive installed and one slot free.2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/workstations/z2-mini-a.htmlRead 15 October 2026Up to 8TB with dual NVMe modules and RAID.7Reviewcreativebloq.com/tech/laptops/hp-z2-mini-g1a-workstation-review-jumbo-sized-computing-performanceRead 15 October 2026Review opened a 128GB and 2TB unit: the removable casing shows an extra M.2 slot that can take a second SSD. This matches QuickSpecs two M.2-M slots with one drive installed.

BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1
M.2 22110	PCIe NVMe	4	4	2

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Storage: one M.2 2280/U.2 NVMe slot (PCIe 4.0 x4, U.2 up to 15 TB) and two M.2 2280/22110 NVMe slots (up to 4 TB per slot, default PCIe 3.0 x4, up to PCIe 4.0 x4 in the BIOS). Three slots in total. Which slot holds the installed SSD is not stated, so occupancy is left out. The stored generation 4 is the maximum. The two 22110 slots default to PCIe 3.0.

M.2 slots

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Free M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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Free drive bays

0=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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Fastest storage-slot PCIe generationiHighest documented PCIe generation of a storage slot. This does not identify the installed drive's generation.

4=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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Power supply

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PSU rated outputiPower supply's rated output, or an external adapter's output rating. Maximum system consumption, peak PSU power and wall draw are separate.

300W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Supply: 300W 92% efficiency wide-range with active PFC, internal. HP gives no 80 PLUS level, so the efficiency enum is left out. Form factor is not published.2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/workstations/z2-mini-a.htmlRead 15 October 2026The 300W internal PSU supports the highest power CPU and GPU rich configurations.

240W1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Power Adapter: 19V/12.63A, which is 239.97W. STH calls it a 240W power brick. This is the adapter rating, not system consumption.7Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-a2-review-an-almost-perfect-amd-ryzen-intel-10gbe-homelab-systemRead 13 October 2026Page 4: the system comes with a 240W power brick.

PSU form factoriReplacement PSU dimensions class. Electrical standards such as ATX12VO belong in psu_atx_version. A supply built into an all-in-one is proprietary unless the maker names a standard size.

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External adapter1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026

PSU efficiencyiWhen an 80 PLUS and a Cybenetics level are both published, the 80 PLUS level is stored and the Cybenetics level goes in the source note.

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Modular cables

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PSU model

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ATX version

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Native 12V-2x6 cableiThe supplied PSU has a native 12V-2x6 GPU cable. A generic 16-pin connector description alone does not establish its revision.

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Ports

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User-facing I/O positioniLocation of the accessible front, top, side or bottom port panel.

Side1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026HP calls the panel Side I/O.

Front1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026

User-facing portsiAccessible front, top, side and bottom ports at the stated I/O position. Counts refer to physical connectors.

AHP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Power out (W)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort 2.1 Alt Mode	1	10	15
3.5 mm audio	Headphone and microphone combo	1	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Side I/O: headphone and microphone combo, 1 SuperSpeed USB Std-A 10Gbps (charge up to 5V/2.1A) and 1 SuperSpeed USB Type-C 10Gbps (Alt mode DisplayPort 2.1 with 15W output).

BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5
USB-A	USB 2.0	1	0.48
3.5 mm audio	Combo jack	1	Not available

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Front I/O: 3.5mm combo jack, two USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps) and one USB 2.0. Connector shape is USB-A per STH and PCGH.7Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-a2-review-an-almost-perfect-amd-ryzen-intel-10gbe-homelab-systemRead 13 October 2026Page 1: front has a power button, a headset jack, two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports and a USB 2.0 port.

Rear portsiPhysical rear connectors, including motherboard and discrete-GPU outputs. Source notes identify disabled onboard video ports and any incomplete GPU output evidence. A video input, such as HDMI in on an all-in-one, is Other. AC power input is a mains inlet, such as C14, for a built-in power supply. DC in is for an external adapter.

AHP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
Ethernet (RJ45)	2.5GbE	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Mini DisplayPort	DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR10	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4	2	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	Motherboard
Other	Power connector	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Rear I/O: 1 RJ-45 (2.5GbE), 2 Mini DisplayPort 2.1, 2 SuperSpeed USB Std-A 10Gbps, 2 Hi-Speed USB Std-A 480Mbps, 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C 40Gbps and the power connector. Two optional Flex IO modules add ports and are not counted. The stored model number lists no Flex IO option. The Mini DisplayPort, USB-C and Thunderbolt outputs come from the APU graphics. The HP page names the Mini DisplayPort version as 2.1 UHBR10.2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/workstations/z2-mini-a.htmlRead 15 October 2026Packed with Ports lists 2 x Mini DP 2.1 UHBR10, 2 x USB2-A, 2 x USB3-A 10Gbps, USB4-C 40 Gbps/TBT4, 2.5GbE DASH and two Flex IO slots on the back, plus USB-C 10 Gbps with alt DP mode and USB-A 10 Gbps on the side.

BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode	2	10	Yes	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	5	Not available	Motherboard
HDMI	2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	2.5GbE	2	2.5	Not available	Motherboard
Other	SFP+ 10GbE	2	10	Not available	Motherboard
DC in	19V DC	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Back I/O: two USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps, Alt DP2.0), HDMI 2.1, two 2.5Gb LAN (Realtek RTL8125 and Intel I226-V), two 10G SFP+ (Intel X710), one USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) and one USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps). STH says the two extra USB ports sit on the left side and are USB-A, and that the Type-C ports are not USB4 or Thunderbolt. The DC jack has no stated source.7Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-a2-review-an-almost-perfect-amd-ryzen-intel-10gbe-homelab-systemRead 13 October 2026Page 1: HDMI and two USB Type-C ports in alt DP mode that are USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps, not USB4 and not Thunderbolt. Two SFP+ ports through an Intel X710 and two 2.5GbE ports (Intel i226-V and Realtek RTL8125). Two more USB 3.2 ports on the left side, one 10Gbps and one 5Gbps. Measured idle power and noise are not stored because the review gives ranges and changing test configurations.

User-facing USB portsiPhysical USB-A and USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel.

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User-facing USB-C portsiPhysical USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel, including Thunderbolt and USB4 sockets.

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Rear USB ports

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ThunderboltiThunderbolt documented in the rear-port table. Front-panel-only Thunderbolt is not covered by this derived field.

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Ethernet speed

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Discrete GPU output portsiCounts rear connectors explicitly attributed to the discrete graphics card. A partial rear-port table cannot establish the card's complete output count.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Networking and Communications lists a MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 card.

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands explicitly supported by the installed radio and product region. Do not infer 6GHz use solely from a Wi-Fi version.

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Wi-Fi module

MediaTek MT79251Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Networking and Communications: MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 BT 5.4 wireless card M.2 AIM-T. Only one wireless card option is listed.6Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/BN4G0UTABA/Hp-195/HP-Z2-Mini-G1a-Workstation--1-x-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-PRO-395--64-GB--1-TB-SSD--Mini-PC--Jet-Black--BN4G0UTABARead 15 October 2026

MediaTek RZ6167Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-a2-review-an-almost-perfect-amd-ryzen-intel-10gbe-homelab-systemRead 13 October 2026Page 2: the wireless card is the MediaTek RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth solution. The review did not state the Bluetooth version.

Wi-Fi antenna

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Bluetooth

5.41Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same card line: BT 5.4.

5.21Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Specification table: Bluetooth 5.2. The headline bullets on the same page say BT 5.3. PCGH and other coverage state Bluetooth 5.2, so 5.2 is stored.4Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Gaming-PC-Hardware-217554/News/Minisforum-MS-A2-Ryzen-9-9955HX-1471487Read 13 October 2026Article lists Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 for the MS-A2.

Ethernet controller

Realtek RTL8125BPH1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026System Board: 2.5GbE controller RTL8125BPH with WOL and AIM-T management.

Intel X710 (SFP+ 10GbE), Intel I226-V and Realtek RTL8125 (2.5GbE)1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Back I/O lists Realtek RTL8125 and Intel I226-V for the 2.5Gb ports and Intel X710 for the SFP+ ports.

Camera and audio

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WebcamiPublished built-in camera description and resolution. Keep sensor megapixels, video resolution and named camera features distinct in the source note. External bundled cameras do not qualify.

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Built-in speaker driversiPhysical built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Audio channels, system beepers and external bundled speakers do not count. Do not infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

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Total speaker poweriManufacturer stated combined output of the built-in speakers. Preserve power basis in source notes. PSU ratings and external speaker output do not qualify.

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones. Beamforming channels and microphone modes do not count.

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Audio featuresiPublished built-in audio capabilities and their required software or accessories. Do not infer hardware from an audio brand name.

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Lighting

None of 4 known

RGB lighting

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Lit parts

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Lighting standardiNamed physical RGB control or connector standard. ARGB lighting alone does not prove a 5V header or a standard connector.

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Lighting software

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Pro1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Preinstalled options Windows 11 Pro 64, Windows 11 Home 64, Linux-ready and Ubuntu 24.04. The stored SKU ships with Windows 11 Pro 64 per the retailer description.6Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/BN4G0UTABA/Hp-195/HP-Z2-Mini-G1a-Workstation--1-x-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-PRO-395--64-GB--1-TB-SSD--Mini-PC--Jet-Black--BN4G0UTABARead 15 October 2026Windows 11 Pro 64 in the HP SmartBuy description.

Windows 111Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Specification: OS Windows 11. The edition is not stated. Barebone variants ship without an OS.

OS family

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Windows 11 is the preinstalled OS of the stored SKU.

Windows1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Windows 11 is the listed OS for configured variants.

Control software

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Upgradeability

None of 4 known

Proprietary partsiParts or interfaces the maker or teardown identifies as requiring nonstandard replacements. Do not infer from a brand label alone.

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Max graphics card length

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Max CPU cooler height

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Warranty kept after upgradeiWhether the maker keeps the warranty after a user upgrade under the stated terms and market. Damage exclusions alone do not mean all warranty is void.

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Measured performance

None of 8 known

Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iReviewer's sequential read test. A file-copy rate or maker's SSD rating is not a sequential read measurement. Test method belongs in the source note.

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Game frame ratesiReviewer measurements for this CPU, GPU, memory, storage and cooling configuration. Resolution, preset, ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation conditions belong in rows or source notes.

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Measured noise and temperature

None of 6 known

Fan noise per loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Highest measured fan noiseiHighest measured row in fan_noise_measured, not a theoretical maximum. Compare only at the same distance and test conditions.

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Measured fan noise at idleiHighest documented idle row in fan_noise_measured. Distance and ambient noise floor belong in the source note.

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CPU temperature in stress testiCPU temperature measured during the named sustained load. Source notes distinguish gaming loops from synthetic CPU or combined stress tests.

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CPU clock in stress testiSustained all-core CPU clock under the stated test. A P-core-only average is not a whole-CPU all-core clock.

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured power

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Power draw idleiMeasured system power at the wall at idle. Certification or maker claims are not reviewer measurements.

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Power draw gamingiMeasured system power at the wall during the stated game and settings.

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Power draw maxiMeasured power at the wall during combined CPU and GPU stress. A PSU rating or game-only load is not this value.

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Power draw sleep or offiMeasured power at the wall with the stated sleep or off mode. These modes must be identified in the source note.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Certifications

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ENERGY STARiExplicit certification status for the model or defined configuration scope. Absence from a search result is not proof of false.

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EPEATiPublished registration level. Missing registration evidence is not proof of none.

Gold1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Additional Information: in compliance with IEEE 1680.1 (EPEAT) at the Gold level, and Eco-Label list says EPEAT Gold registered in the United States. This is a family statement and the EPEAT registry was not opened for this SKU.

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Copilot+ PC

Yes2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/workstations/z2-mini-a.htmlRead 15 October 2026HP's page labels the system Copilot+ PC with up to 50 NPU TOPS.

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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)iStandardized TEC from the named ENERGY STAR or EU product-information record. It is not a prediction of an individual user's annual energy use.

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Other certifications

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In the box

None of 2 known

In the boxiItems supplied with this exact configuration. Optional accessories and configurator add-ons are not guaranteed included.

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Included extrasiExtras confirmed supplied with the exact configuration. Optional bundles are excluded.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years6Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/BN4G0UTABA/Hp-195/HP-Z2-Mini-G1a-Workstation--1-x-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-PRO-395--64-GB--1-TB-SSD--Mini-PC--Jet-Black--BN4G0UTABARead 15 October 2026HP's description reads 1/1/1 with HP 3 year Onsite Workstation Bundled Support and the retailer's part name ends 3/3/3 WTY. QuickSpecs gives a standard one-year 1-1-1 warranty for the family, so other SKUs may differ. Stored as the SKU's bundled 3 years in the US.

2years3Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/pages/policiesRead 13 October 2026US Official Store policy: PCs and workstations carry a 24 month warranty for orders placed on or after August 1, 2026. Orders from March 9 to July 31, 2026 got 36 months. Purchases through Amazon and other resellers are not covered by this policy. The stored value is the standard period.

Warranty service

On-site1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Service, Support, and Warranty: on-site, next business-day service for parts and labor.6Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/BN4G0UTABA/Hp-195/HP-Z2-Mini-G1a-Workstation--1-x-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-PRO-395--64-GB--1-TB-SSD--Mini-PC--Jet-Black--BN4G0UTABARead 15 October 2026Bundled support is on-site, matching QuickSpecs on-site next business-day service.

Mail-in3Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/pages/policiesRead 13 October 2026US customers may send eligible products to the US service center for repair after contacting Minisforum. This is mail-in service. No onsite service is promised.

Links

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Product page

www.hp.com/us-en/workstations/z2-mini-a.html2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/workstations/z2-mini-a.htmlRead 15 October 2026HP's Z2 Mini G1a workstation page. HP's US store product page was not reachable, so the stored SKU's availability comes from the retailer listing.

store.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a21Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026

Spec sheet

cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026HP QuickSpecs c09133726, a reseller-hosted copy of the HP document. Its first pages are stamped Version 10 (February 24, 2026) and later pages Version 11 (July 31, 2026). HP's own download link was not reachable.

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Manual

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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