Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Minisforum - MS-A1 | Minisforum - UM790 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100 W | 65 W |
| Volume | 1.6 L | 0.75 L |
Between the MS-A1 and UM790 Pro, the MS-A1 comes out ahead in several specs, while the UM790 Pro wins on tdp / volume. Overall, the MS-A1 scores 64.1 and the UM790 Pro scores 71.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The UM790 Pro edges ahead on the Mars Score (64.1 vs 71.8), but the 7.7-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The MS-A1 does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the UM790 Pro if you care most about tdp / volume. Its strongest claims are tdp, volume. The single most decisive one: TDP — 35.00 W less. 65 vs 100.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, thunderbolt, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the UM790 Pro 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: Minisforum - MS-A1 or Minisforum - UM790 Pro?
Minisforum - UM790 Pro leads the current Mars Score by 7.7 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 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.
Choose Minisforum - UM790 Pro if…
Minisforum - UM790 Pro has the measurable edge on tdp w, volume l.
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 Minisforum - MS-A1 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Minisforum - UM790 Pro wins
- ▲TDP — 35.00 W less. 65 vs 100.
- ▲Volume — 0.85 L less. 0.75 vs 1.6.
Spec comparison
Core
Form & I/O
| Spec | Minisforum - MS-A1 | Minisforum - UM790 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 1.6 L | 0.75 Llead |
| Weight | 1.4 kg | 0.66 kglead |
| TDPⓘ | 100 W | 65 Wlead |
| USB ports | 7lead | 5 |
| Thunderboltⓘ | false | false |