Minisforum M1 Lite-125U Mini PC Launches with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U

Minisforum M1 Lite-125U mini PC launched April 23 with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U. Features 12 cores, 35W TDP, and 2.5GbE. Starts at 2119 CNY.

Minisforum M1 Lite-125U Mini PC Launches with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U

Minisforum introduced the M1 Lite-125U mini PC on April 23. The system uses an Core Ultra 5 125U processor. Intel Core Ultra This chip belongs to the Meteor Lake U family. The processor features 12 cores and 14 threads. The unit supports a 35W thermal design power rating.

The device measures 130 by 126 by 50.4 millimeters. It weighs 0.6 kilograms. The system includes two DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM memory slots. It provides two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 SSD slots for storage. The cooling system combines phase-change thermal interface material with a turbo fan. The manufacturer lists the noise level at less than 45 decibels.

Minisforum M1 Lite-125U mini PC front and side view
The Minisforum M1 Lite-125U features a compact 130x126x50.4mm chassis.

Minisforum offers the M1 Lite-125U in three configurations for the China market. The barebone system costs 2119 CNY. A model with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD retails for 4199 CNY. The top configuration includes 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD for 4699 CNY. All prices are listed in Chinese yuan.

New 12-core mini PC features Intel Core Ultra 5 125U processor and versatile connectivity options

The front panel provides two USB-A ports with 10Gbps speeds. It also includes one 3.5mm combo audio jack. The rear panel features a full-function USB-C port with 40Gbps data transfer. This USB-C port supports 100W power delivery input and 15W output. The rear also includes two USB-A ports at 480Mbps. It has one HDMI 2.1 TMDS port and one DisplayPort 1.4. The system connects to wired networks via an Intel I226-V controller. It supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless connectivity.

The M1 Lite-125U is now available for purchase in China. The product launched on April 23.

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