Winner
5% OFF
$3799.00
$3999.00
Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Geekom and MINISFORUM sites.
2026 verdict
Same processor family, different memory pool, and the Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) wins on capacity over the MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB).
Both run a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with Radeon 8060S graphics and a 2TB drive, but the Geekom carries 128GB of LPDDR5X-8000 shared memory against 64GB, and it adds a fingerprint reader, an SD card reader and a three-year warranty. The MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max is the better networked machine, with two 10GbE ports and four USB4 connectors, and it has an internal 320W power supply. Choose the Geekom A9 Mega for the largest memory pool and longer coverage, and the MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max for ten-gigabit networking and a brick-free desk.
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| Feature | Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) | MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $3799.00 | $2599.00 | MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) |
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.8 | MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years | Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) |
| Memory Capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) |
| Memory Configuration | Soldered (non-upgradeable) | Quad-channel | Different strengths |
| NPU Model | AMD XDNA 2 NPU | AMD Ryzen AI NPU (50 TOPS) | Different strengths |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Tie |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | Tie |
| Memory Speed | 8000 MT/s | 8000 MT/s | Tie |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics | Tie |
| Storage Capacity | 2 TB | 2 TB | Tie |
What the differences mean
Memory capacity
The Geekom A9 Mega has 128GB of LPDDR5X-8000, the maximum the platform supports. The MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max has 64GB of the same memory. Both are soldered, so the configuration is fixed at purchase and the Geekom holds twice as much.
Wired networking
The MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max has two 10GbE ports on Realtek controllers. The Geekom A9 Mega has two 2.5G Ethernet ports, which is a quarter of the speed per port.
Power supply
The MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max has an internal 320W supply with an AC inlet on the rear. The Geekom A9 Mega uses an external 330W adapter, so its brick sits on the desk.
Warranty
The Geekom A9 Mega is covered for three years and the MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max for two. For a long-lived workstation, the Geekom offers the longer term.
Ports and biometrics
The Geekom A9 Mega adds a fingerprint sensor and an SDXC card reader and offers two USB4 ports. The MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max has four USB4 connectors, two at 80Gbps, but no fingerprint reader or SD card slot.
Size and weight
The Geekom A9 Mega is a 1.9kg aluminum box with its adapter, while the MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max is a 2.8kg machine, the weight its internal supply and cooling add.
Which one to buy if
- you want the largest memory pool for local AI
The Geekom A9 Mega has 128GB of LPDDR5X-8000 shared with its graphics, double the MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max.
- your network runs at ten gigabits
The MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max has two 10GbE ports, far quicker than the 2.5G ports on the Geekom A9 Mega.
- you want the longest warranty
The Geekom A9 Mega is covered for three years against two on the MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max.
- you want no power brick on the desk
The MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max's 320W supply is internal, while the Geekom A9 Mega needs an external 330W adapter.
- you want fingerprint sign-in and an SD reader
The Geekom A9 Mega includes both, while the MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max has neither.
Winner
5% OFF
$3799.00
$3999.00
- + Warranty: 3 years
- + Memory Capacity: 128 GB
- - Price: $3799.00 vs $2599.00
- - Rating: 4.6 vs 4.8
$2599.00
- + Price: $2599.00
- + Rating: 4.8
- - Warranty: 2 years vs 3 years
- - Memory Capacity: 64 GB vs 128 GB
Price history compared
Every price change of both, in the same store, so the gap between the two lines is what one costs more than the other.
- Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB)
- MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) or MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)?
For a larger memory pool and a longer warranty the Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) wins, with 128GB of LPDDR5X and three years of coverage. For ten-gigabit networking and a desk with no power brick the MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) is the better machine, with dual 10GbE ports and an internal supply.
How much memory do the Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) and the MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) have?
The Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) has 128GB of LPDDR5X-8000. The MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) has 64GB of the same memory. Both are soldered, so the capacity is fixed at purchase.
Which of the Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) and the MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) has faster wired networking?
The MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) has two 10GbE ports, far quicker than the two 2.5G Ethernet ports on the Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB).
Do the Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) and the MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) use the same processor?
Yes. Both run an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with Radeon 8060S graphics and a 50 TOPS NPU, and both ship with a 2TB drive. The main differences are the memory capacity, the networking, the warranty and the power supply.
Who should buy the Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB)?
Buyers who need the largest unified memory pool a compact machine can offer for local AI or GPU-accelerated work, plus a three-year warranty, a fingerprint reader and an SD card slot.
Who should buy the MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)?
Anyone who needs two 10GbE ports, four USB4 connectors and an internal power supply in a compact workstation, and can live within 64GB of unified memory.
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