MINISFORUM unveiled the M2 mini PC on May 8 during a joint event with Intel in Xiamen. The device belongs to the company's Elite Mini family and targets users seeking compact computing power with modern connectivity options.
Connectivity features include Wi-Fi 7 wireless networking.
The system is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H processor. It supports up to 128GB of DDR5 system memory through two SO-DIMM slots. Storage flexibility comes from dual M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slots. Local AI model execution is supported for Qwen-35B-A3B and GPT-OSS 20B.
The M2 positions itself in the mini PC market by combining high-speed networking with local AI capabilities.
Connectivity features include Wi-Fi 7 wireless networking. The front panel provides two USB-A 10Gbps ports, one USB-C 40Gbps port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The rear I/O includes a USB-A 10Gbps port, a legacy USB-A 480Mbps port, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and dual 2.5GbE RJ45 network ports.
The M2 positions itself in the mini PC market by combining high-speed networking with local AI capabilities. The inclusion of dual 2.5GbE ports and Wi-Fi 7 addresses modern bandwidth demands. Supporting large local models like Qwen-35B-A3B highlights a focus on edge computing tasks within a small form factor.
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