Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Beelink - SER9 HX 370 | Minisforum - MS-A1 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W | 100 W |
| Volume | 0.9 L | 1.6 L |
Between the SER9 HX 370 and MS-A1, the SER9 HX 370 comes out ahead in tdp / volume, while the MS-A1 wins on several specs. Overall, the SER9 HX 370 scores 70.4 and the MS-A1 scores 64.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The SER9 HX 370 edges ahead on the Mars Score (70.4 vs 64.1), but the 6.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the SER9 HX 370 if you care most about tdp / volume. The biggest gaps in its favor are tdp, volume. The single most decisive one: TDP — 35.00 W less. 65 vs 100.
The MS-A1 similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, thunderbolt, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the SER9 HX 370 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Beelink - SER9 HX 370 or Minisforum - MS-A1?
Beelink - SER9 HX 370 leads the current Mars Score by 6.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare volume, tdp against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Beelink - SER9 HX 370 if…
Beelink - SER9 HX 370 has the measurable edge on tdp w, volume l.
Choose Minisforum - MS-A1 if…
Minisforum - MS-A1 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Beelink - SER9 HX 370 wins
- ▲TDP — 35.00 W less. 65 vs 100.
- ▲Volume — 0.70 L less. 0.9 vs 1.6.
Why Minisforum - MS-A1 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Core
Form & I/O
| Spec | Beelink - SER9 HX 370 | Minisforum - MS-A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 0.9 Llead | 1.6 L |
| Weight | 0.85 kglead | 1.4 kg |
| TDPⓘ | 65 Wlead | 100 W |
| USB ports | 6 | 7lead |
| Thunderboltⓘ | false | false |