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GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) vs MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official GMKtec and MINISFORUM sites.
2026 verdict
More memory and storage decide this one, and the MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) is the mini PC to get over the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB).
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
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MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
$2599.00

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It pairs a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and Radeon 8060S graphics with 64GB of LPDDR5X-8000 quad-channel unified memory, a 2TB drive, two 10GbE ports, four USB4 connectors and an internal 320W power supply. The GMKtec K17 Plus is the compact and lower-cost pick, with an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, fast LPDDR5X-8533, a 47 TOPS NPU and a 460g chassis with a VESA mount. Choose the MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max for a local AI or creative workstation, and the GMKtec K17 Plus for an efficient desktop on a smaller budget.
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FeatureGMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)Winner
Price$1099.99$2599.00GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
Rating4.74.8MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
Warranty1 year2 yearsMINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
Memory Speed8533 MT/s8000 MT/sGMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
Memory Capacity32 GB64 GBMINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
Storage Capacity1 TB2 TBMINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)
CPU ModelIntel Core Ultra 7 258VAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395Different strengths
Memory ConfigurationSoldered (non-upgradeable)Quad-channelDifferent strengths
GPU ModelIntel Arc 140VAMD Radeon 8060S GraphicsDifferent strengths
NPU ModelIntel AI Boost NPU (47 TOPS)AMD Ryzen AI NPU (50 TOPS)Different strengths
Memory TypeLPDDR5XLPDDR5XTie

What the differences mean

Memory

The MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max runs 64GB of LPDDR5X-8000 on a 256-bit quad-channel bus shared with its graphics, while the GMKtec K17 Plus runs 32GB of LPDDR5X-8533. Both are soldered, so the capacity is fixed at purchase and the MS-S1 holds twice as much.

Storage

The MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max ships a 2TB drive across two M.2 2280 slots, while the GMKtec K17 Plus ships 1TB with a second slot free. The MS-S1 starts with double the capacity.

Graphics

The MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max carries Radeon 8060S integrated graphics with 40 compute units. The GMKtec K17 Plus uses Intel Arc 140V graphics. The Radeon is the stronger of the two for GPU work and local AI.

Wired networking

The MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max has two 10GbE ports, while the GMKtec K17 Plus has a single 2.5G Ethernet port. For a fast home network or a storage-heavy workload, the MS-S1 is the better connected.

Power and size

The MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max has an internal 320W supply and weighs 2.8kg, while the GMKtec K17 Plus uses a 100W adapter and weighs 460g. The MS-S1 trades a brick-free desk and more power for size.

Warranty and mounting

The GMKtec K17 Plus includes a VESA mount and an HDMI cable, and the MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max does not include a VESA bracket. The MS-S1 is covered for two years against one on the GMKtec.

Which one to buy if

  • you run local AI models or GPU rendering
    MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)

    The MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max's 64GB unified pool and Radeon 8060S graphics with 40 compute units are built for on-device inference and rendering.

  • you want an efficient desktop on a smaller budget
    GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)

    The GMKtec K17 Plus runs a low-power Intel Core Ultra 7 258V in a 460g chassis at a lower cost.

  • your network runs at ten gigabits
    MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)

    The MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max has two 10GbE ports, ten times the speed of the GMKtec K17 Plus's single 2.5G port.

  • you want a tidier desk with no power brick
    MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)

    The MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max's 320W supply is built in, leaving only an AC cable.

  • you want to mount the PC behind a monitor
    GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)

    Only the GMKtec K17 Plus includes a VESA mount, and at 460g it is easy to hang behind a display.

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.

  • GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) or MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)?

For a local AI or creative workstation the MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) wins, with 64GB of high-bandwidth unified memory, Radeon 8060S graphics, a 2TB drive, dual 10GbE and an internal power supply. The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) is the better compact, low-cost everyday desktop.

Can the memory of the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) or the MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) be upgraded?

Neither, both use soldered LPDDR5X fixed at purchase. The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) has 32GB and the MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) has 64GB, with the larger configuration handled as a separate model.

Which of the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) 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 single 2.5G Ethernet port on the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB). Both support Wi-Fi 7.

Which of the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) and the MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) is better for gaming?

The MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB) has the stronger graphics, Radeon 8060S with 40 compute units, well ahead of Intel Arc 140V, and more memory to share with it. Neither is a discrete-GPU gaming machine.

Who should buy the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)?

Buyers who want a compact, efficient Windows 11 Pro desktop with fast memory, USB4, a 47 TOPS NPU and a VESA mount, on a smaller budget.

Who should buy the MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB)?

Anyone who needs a large unified memory pool feeding capable integrated graphics in a compact box, such as local AI inference, GPU rendering or a ten-gigabit home lab.

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