Minisforum has introduced the high-end Ultra 9 285H version of its M1 Pro mini PC in both China and global markets. In China, the 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD model is priced at 5489 yuan (approximately $769), while the 64GB RAM + 1TB SSD version is available for 6159 yuan (around $864).
For international buyers, the barebone variant is listed at $695, and the 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD configuration is priced at $879. The M1 Pro series originally launched in global markets back in July, and this new release brings a more powerful configuration designed specifically for creators and professionals.
Minisforum M1 Pro Mini PC Specs
The M1 Pro-285H features Intel’s latest Core Ultra 9 285H processor. This 16-core, 16-thread chip reaches clock speeds up to 5.4GHz and delivers up to 99 TOPS of AI performance.
It uses the integrated Intel Arc 140T GPU and supports dual-channel DDR5 memory at 6400MHz, with a maximum capacity of 128GB. Minisforum equips the device with two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD slots. The storage system supports up to 4TB.
The cooling setup includes dual fans, copper heat pipes, and phase-change thermal material. The brand claims idle temperatures average around 47°C, while full load temperatures remain under 86°C with noise levels below 45dB.
The compact chassis measures 128 × 126 × 52 mm and weighs 0.6kg. It features an anodized aluminum unibody with a silver finish and a black rear I/O panel. The mini PC supports VESA mounting and comes with a 120W power adapter.
In terms of connectivity, the mini PC includes two USB4 ports (40Gbps with PD in/out), two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, one USB 2.0 Type-A port, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and a 2.5G Ethernet port using the Intel i226-V controller.
The front panel features the power button, USB-A ports, one USB4 port, and a 3.5mm audio combo jack. The rear panel includes the second USB4 port, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB 2.0, LAN, and an OCulink port for GPU expansion.
The device also supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for ultra-fast wireless connectivity and is equipped with dual digital microphones, stereo speakers, and a built-in sound card with noise cancellation. It runs Windows 11 Pro out of the box and supports Microsoft Copilot for productivity tasks.
In related news, Geekom has recently launched the A9 Mega Mini PC featuring the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor and support for up to 128GB of RAM. Meanwhile, Beelink has introduced the EQi13 Pro Mini PC, offering configurations with either the Intel Core i5-13500H or i7-13620H CPUs.
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