Minisforum V3 SE launches as cheaper alternative to non-SE V3 tablet PC

Minisforum has officially released the V3 SE in China, which stands as a cheaper option than the non-SE tablet PC launched in early 2024. The new model is said to come with the same advantages that made the original model a good pick for portable gaming and on-the-go productivity.

However, the Minisforum V3 SE has seen notable changes. Compared to the non-SE tablet PC, the new model is lighter, weighing 940 grams instead of 946 grams. While that's a good change, the specs have been downgraded. The newer variant comes with the Zen 3+ AMD Ryzen 7 7735U with the Radeon 680M iGPU.

In comparison, the regular V3 (available on Amazon) features the Zen 4 Ryzen 7 8840U, a more recent APU from AMD with the more capable Radeon 780M iGPU. The screen has also been swapped. While the original sports a 165 Hz panel with 2560x1600 pixels resolution, the V3 SE has a 60 Hz display with a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels. The display size remains the same.

Another notable difference is the memory capacity. The Minisforum V3 paired the AMD APU with up to 32 GB of RAM, while the SE only has 16 GB of RAM. The other aspects of the two Windows tablet PCs are similar, including two USB4 ports, one M.2 PCIe 2280 slot, WiFi 6E, and a 50.82 Wh battery with 65W fast charging support.

As for the price, the Minisforum V3 SE launched with a cheaper starting price tag in China, at CNY 4,499 (about $628). To compare, the regular V3 had a starting launch price of CNY 6,999 (about $978). The company hasn't shared details about global availability yet, but it will likely step outside the Chinese market soon. If you're interested in the V3 instead, you can learn more about it from our in-depth review.