MINISFORUM A1 X1 Pro Mini PC Now Available for Pre-Order – Packs Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Up to 96GB RAM

MINISFORUM has officially opened pre-orders for the A1 X1 Pro, a high-performance mini PC featuring the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 “Strix Point” processor, up to 96GB of RAM, and PCIe 4.0 storage.

First unveiled in January 2025, the A1 X1 Pro starts at $899 (~PHP 51,400) for a 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD configuration, with shipping expected by end of March.

MINISFORUM A1 X1 vs. A1 X1 Pro: What’s the Difference?

For those looking for a cheaper option, there’s also the MINISFORUM A1 X1, which starts at $439 (~PHP 25,200) but ships in mid-April. However, this model is a barebones system, meaning it comes without RAM, storage, or an OS.

If you want a fully equipped A1 X1 with 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and Windows 11, the price jumps to $599 (~PHP 34,300)—only $200 cheaper than a similarly specced A1 X1 Pro.

The A1 X1 Pro has a larger chassis, which allows for more ports, storage expandability, and better cooling.

The biggest difference between the two models is the CPU power:

A1 X1 Pro: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (Strix Point) – 12 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.1 GHz, Radeon 890M (RDNA 3.5), 50 TOPS NPU

A1 X1: AMD Ryzen 7 260 (Hawk Point) – 8 cores / 16 threads, up to 5.1 GHz, Radeon 780M (RDNA 3), 16 TOPS NPU

The Pro model also features three M.2 2280 slots for storage (vs. two on the non-Pro), and dual 2.5GbE LAN ports (vs. one).

Port Selection & Features

Both models come with a solid range of connectivity options:
2 x 2.5GbE LAN (only 1 on A1 X1)
1 x OCuLink (64 Gbps)
2 x USB4 (40 Gbps)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps)
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A (480 Mbps)
1 x HDMI 2.1
1 x DisplayPort 2.0
1 x 3.5mm audio jack
1 x SD card reader (Pro-only)

Wireless connectivity is also top-tier, with WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 support.

The A1 X1 Pro comes with a dedicated Windows Copilot key and a fingerprint sensor for quick logins.

Pricing & Availability

The MINISFORUM A1 X1 Pro is available for pre-order now 62, starting at $899 (~PHP 51,400). The non-Pro A1 X1 starts at $439 (~PHP 25,200) for a barebones setup, with fully equipped models starting at $599 (~PHP 34,300).

Shipping dates for the A1 X1 Pro is on late March 2025 while the A1 X1 is mid-April 2025

Would you go for the more powerful Pro model or save a bit with the base A1 X1? Let us know in the comments!

MINISFORUM A1 X1 Pro specs:
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (12 cores / 24 threads, 2.0 – 5.1 GHz)
Radeon 890M (RDNA 3.5, 16 CUs, up to 2.9 GHz)
Up to 96GB DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots)
Up to 3 x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD slots
Dual 2.5GbE LAN ports
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
2 x USB4 (40 Gbps)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps)
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A (480 Mbps)
1 x HDMI 2.1
1 x DisplayPort 2.0
1 x 3.5mm audio jack
1 x SD card reader
Built-in stereo speakers and dual microphones
Fingerprint sensor, Windows Copilot key
195 x 195 x 47.5mm dimensions
Windows 11 Pro