Minisforum Launches New Pocket-Sized Mini-PC Version

Key Takeaways

1. Minisforum announced two new mini-PCs at CES 2026: a refreshed MS-02 Ultra and the AI X1 Pro-470.
2. The updated AI X1 now offers AMD’s Ryzen 7 255 and the new Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, replacing the older Ryzen AI 9 365.
3. The AI X1 is expected to see improved CPU performance and significant graphics enhancements with the upgrade to Radeon 890M iGPUs.
4. The AI X1’s dimensions remain the same at 128 x 126 x 52 mm, featuring dual SO-DIMM and M.2 2280 slots, and various I/O options.
5. Pricing starts at $719.90 for the barebones AI X1, with pre-configured units available for $1,295.90, both shipping globally by February 10.

During CES 2026, Minisforum revealed two new mini-PCs that are set to launch later this year. The company announced it will be refreshing the MS-02 Ultra shortly after the original versions were made available worldwide. Additionally, they introduced a new version of the AI X1 Pro, launching today as the AI X1 Pro-470.

New Version of AI X1

In a quiet move, Minisforum has also launched an updated version of the AI X1. Previously, the company provided a budget-friendly mini-PC with options for AMD’s Ryzen 7 260, Ryzen 7 255, and Ryzen AI 9 365 APUs. Now, the options have shifted to include only the Ryzen 7 255 (currently priced at $327 on Amazon). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 from AMD’s Gorgon Point family has been introduced to take its place.

Performance Improvements

Based on our testing, the inclusion of the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is expected to give the AI X1 a slight boost in CPU performance compared to the older Ryzen AI 9 365. In contrast, the change from Radeon 880M to Radeon 890M iGPUs will lead to significant performance enhancements compared to last year’s pricier AI X1 model. However, the AI X1 remains largely the same in other respects, featuring a chassis measuring 128 x 126 x 52 mm, which includes dual SO-DIMM and M.2 2280 slots, along with I/O options like dual USB4, OCuLink, and DisplayPort 2.0.

Pricing and Availability

The new AI X1 starts at $719.90, €759, £665, CAD 985.90, and AUD 1,063.90 for the barebones version. On the other hand, Minisforum lists the pre-configured unit, equipped with 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, at $1,295.90, €1,359.90, £1,199, CAD 1,774.90, and AUD 1,919.90. Both configurations are expected to begin shipping globally by February 10.

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