MINISFORUM showcased the M2 mini PC at a joint event with Intel in Xiamen. The M2 is part of the Elite Mini family and uses an Intel Core Ultra 7 356H processor. It can run local AI models like Qwen-35B-A3B and GPT-OSS 20B.
Local AI inference support sets it apart
The M2 supports up to 128GB DDR5 memory via two SO-DIMM slots. It has two M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slots for storage. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7, dual 2.5GbE LAN, a USB-C port at 40Gbps, HDMI 2.1, and DisplayPort 1.4. The front I/O offers two USB-A 10Gbps ports, one USB-C 40Gbps port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The rear I/O includes one USB-A 10Gbps, one USB-A 480Mbps, HDMI 2.1 TMDS, DisplayPort 1.4, and two 2.5GbE RJ45 ports.
Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 356H
- Memory: Up to 128GB DDR5
- Storage: 2x M.2 2280 NVMe SSD
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 7
- Front I/O: 2x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-C 40Gbps, 1x 3.5mm audio
The M2 is positioned as a compact system capable of handling demanding tasks. Its support for local AI inference sets it apart from many mini PCs in its class. The combination of high-speed networking and modern display outputs makes it suitable for both professional and home use.
MINISFORUM has not confirmed pricing or availability for the M2. The company has not announced a launch window for the device.
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