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Khadas Mind 2s vs MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
Product A: Khadas
69 of 160 known
HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)
MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
MINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
NVIDIA DGX Spark
Apple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
ASUS ROG NUC (2025)
GEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)
GMKtec EVO-X2 (395, 128GB)
Beelink SER9 Pro (H 255)
GEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)
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Compare the MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB) with
HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)
MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
MINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
NVIDIA DGX Spark
Apple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
ASUS ROG NUC (2025)
GEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)
GMKtec EVO-X2 (395, 128GB)
Beelink SER9 Pro (H 255)
GEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)Product B: MINISFORUM
66 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)
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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)69 of 152 fields differ
- 30 different values
- 39 known for one only
- 16 the same
- 67 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 76 desktop PCs.
- Power supplyA: 65WB: 240WMINISFORUM is 3.7 times higher.
- Max RAMA: 64GBB: 96GBMINISFORUM is 32 GB higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AKhadas: 146 × 20 mm
- BMINISFORUM: 196 × 48 mm
Weight
0 to 25 kg
All 160 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
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GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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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.
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Launch price (EU)
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Colours
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Segment
Case
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Case dimensions
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
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Weight
Case model
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Case materials
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Side panel
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Front panel
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Tool-less side panel
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Dust filters
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VESA mount
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Display
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Screen size
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Native resolution
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Panel type
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Max refresh rate
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Touchscreen
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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Motherboard
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Motherboard
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Chipset
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Motherboard form factor
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CPU socket
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Expansion slots
AKhadas Mind 2s
Not availableBMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
| 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 slots
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Free expansion slots
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1
Fan headers
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Overclocking in BIOS
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Processor
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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
Core configuration
AKhadas 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).
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
16
16
Performance cores
6
16
Efficiency cores
10
0
Threads
Max core turbo clock
5.1GHz
5.4GHz
L3 cache
CPU core process node
CPU base power (chip rating)
Peak CPU power (configured)
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Unlocked multiplier
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NPU performance
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Cooling
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CPU cooler
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.
CPU cooler model
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.
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Radiator size
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Radiator position
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Case fans
AKhadas Mind 2s
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| 1 |
BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
| Fan rotors |
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| 1 |
Number of case fans
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1
Graphics
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Discrete GPU
GPU
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GPU brand
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Graphics card
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VRAM
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VRAM type
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GPU board power
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GPU boost clock
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Graphics card length
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Graphics card thickness
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GPU power connector
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Configured RAM speed
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
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Memory kit
SK hynix H58G78BK8BX114N11Reviewixbt.com/platform/khadas-mind-2s-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Hardware table: 64 GB memory made of eight SK hynix H58G78BK8BX114N chips. The review calls it LPDDR5-8400, while the maker says LPDDR5X.
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RAM upgrade
Memory slots
AKhadas Mind 2s
Not availableBMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO-DIMM | 2 | Yes | 32 |
RAM slots
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2
Free RAM slots
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0
Max RAM for this CPU and GPU
ECC memory
Storage
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Storage
2TB
1TB
Installed drives
AKhadas 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.
BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
| Capacity (GB) | Type |
|---|---|
| 1,000 | SSD, protocol not stated |
Storage slots and bays
AKhadas 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 |
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 |
M.2 slots
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3
Free M.2 slots
1
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Free drive bays
0
0
Fastest storage-slot PCIe generation
4
4
Power supply
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PSU rated output
65W2Maker product pagekhadas.com/mind/specsRead 15 October 2026Battery and Power: 65W USB-C power adapter.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.khadas.com/products/mind-series/factsheet/mind-family-factsheet-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Mind 2s tech specs: 65W USB-C power adapter.
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 factor
PSU efficiency
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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 cable
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Ports
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User-facing I/O position
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User-facing ports
AKhadas Mind 2s
Not availableBMINISFORUM 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 ports
AKhadas 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.
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 ports
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User-facing USB-C ports
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0
Rear USB ports
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4
Thunderbolt
Yes
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Ethernet speed
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2.5Gbps
Discrete GPU output ports
0
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Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
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Wi-Fi module
Wi-Fi antenna
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Bluetooth
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
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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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Webcam
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Built-in speaker drivers
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Total speaker power
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Microphones
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Audio features
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Lighting
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RGB lighting
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Lit parts
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Lighting standard
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Lighting software
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Software
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Operating system
OS family
Upgradeability
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Proprietary parts
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Max graphics card length
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Max CPU cooler height
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Warranty kept after upgrade
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Game frame rates
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Measured noise and temperature
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Fan noise per load
AKhadas 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 |
BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
Not availableHighest measured fan noise
35.6dB(A)
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Measured fan noise at idle
17.6dB(A)
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CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured power
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Power draw idle
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Power draw gaming
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Power draw max
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Power draw sleep or off
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Certifications
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ENERGY STAR
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EPEAT
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Copilot+ PC
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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
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.
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Included extras
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.khadas.com/mind/specs2Maker product pagekhadas.com/mind/specsRead 15 October 2026Mind Series Tech Specs page, Mind 2s section, Ultra 7 64GB Version.
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Manual
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EPREL registration number
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