Minisforum MS-02 Ultra review: High-performance mini PC for professionals with up to 256 GB RAM, 25G LAN & PCIe

With the Minisforum MS-02 Ultra, the manufacturer is launching a mini PC that is clearly aimed at professional users and demanding enthusiasts. Despite its compact dimensions, the system positions itself as a fully-fledged workstation in mini format and combines modern Intel Core Ultra technology with an exceptionally comprehensive range of features. This means that the MS-02 Ultra is not only intended to cover classic office or multimedia tasks but is also suitable for virtualization, server services, content creation, and AI-related workloads.

At the heart of the system is a powerful Intel Core Ultra processor, which combines high computing power with modern platform technology. In addition to the CPU, the mini PC benefits from integrated AI acceleration, which is playing an increasingly important role in new applications and future software workflows in particular. Even under continuous load, the system is stable and delivers constant performance, which clearly sets the MS-02 Ultra apart from many conventional mini PCs.

A particularly unique selling point is the variety of connections. Minisforum equips the MS-02 Ultra with several high-speed ports and places a clear focus on professional network connectivity. Fast Ethernet interfaces enable high transfer rates and also make the Mini-PC interesting for use as a compact server or network node. At the same time, the system offers extensive expansion options inside, allowing memory and functionality to be flexibly adapted.

The workmanship of the MS-02 Ultra is also of a high standard. The high-quality housing looks robust, has a clean finish, and still allows comparatively easy access to the inner workings. The mini PC is therefore not only aimed at users looking for maximum performance but also at users who value ease of maintenance and future-proofing.

In our recent review, we have tested the Minisforum MS-02 Ultra with numerous measurements and benchmarks and shed light on both its strengths and weaknesses. The central question remains whether the mini PC can really be counted among the top class in its segment in 2025. The results provide a clear classification and show for which application scenarios the MS-02 Ultra is particularly recommended.