MINISFORUM
M1 Pro-285H
A solid mid-range mini pc for everyday users and creators, leading with Core Ultra 9.
58/100
Core Ultra 9128 GBIntel ArcWi-Fi 7DDR5 SODIMMM.2 PCIe 4.0
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Why we rate it
- Above-average cpu cores
- Above-average cpu threads
- No user-upgradable ram
- Below-average hdmi
Score profile
Scored against the mini pcs classWhere the M1 Pro-285H wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPUCore Ultra 9
CPU cores16
CPU threads16
CPU max clock5.4 GHz
RAM128 GB
RAM typeDDR5 SODIMM
RAM speed5600 MHz
Max RAM128 GB
Storage typeM.2 PCIe 4.0
GPUIntel Arc
Expansion
M.2 slots2
Max storage8 TB
Ports
USB-C ports2
HDMI1
HDMI version2.1
DisplayPort1
Max displays4
Wireless
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.4
Design
TDP65 W
More specs
WIFIYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowM1 Pro-285H vs GEEKOM GEEKOM IT15 Mini PC
M1 Pro-285HGEEKOM IT15 Mini PC
| MINISFORUMM1 Pro-285HThis page | GEEKOMGEEKOM IT15 Mini PC | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58 /100Better | 56 /100 |
| CPU | Core Ultra 9 | Core Ultra 9 |
| RAM | 128 GBBetter | 32 GB |
| Storage | — | 2000 GB |
| GPU | Intel Arc | Intel Arc Graphics 140T |
| RAM max | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Who it's for
Is the M1 Pro-285H right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable mini pc for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need user-upgradable ram, in which case a higher-tier mini pc is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
good
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the M1 Pro-285H worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 58/100 against other mini pcs, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 44.
What stands out on the M1 Pro-285H?
Its cpu cores stands out, and more is better here, so a higher figure is the stronger pick.
How does it compare to the MINISFORUM MS-A2?
The MINISFORUM MS-A2 scores 61/100 versus this one at 58/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
