Minisforum is gearing up to launch its next compact powerhouse, the M2 Pro mini PC, built around Intel’s new Panther Lake platform. After first being shown off at CES 2026, the company has started teasing the device again and now says the M2 Pro is “coming soon,” suggesting an official release may be close.
What’s drawing attention to this upcoming AI-focused mini PC is the option to configure it with Intel’s Core Ultra X9 388H processor. Both the Core Ultra X7 and Core Ultra X9 Panther Lake chips are expected to feature Intel’s Arc B390 integrated graphics, a major selling point for anyone who wants solid gaming and creator performance without the bulk, heat, or cost of a discrete graphics card.
Even without a dedicated GPU, the Arc B390 iGPU is positioned as a serious step up for integrated visuals. It’s said to be capable of handling moderately demanding workloads and even lighter AAA gaming, making the M2 Pro a potentially appealing choice for users who want a small desktop for everyday productivity, media, and play. The teaser also highlights how competitive this new iGPU could be compared with other modern integrated graphics solutions.
On the memory side, the top-end configuration is expected to be particularly aggressive, with up to 96 GB of LPDDR5X-9600 RAM. That kind of high-bandwidth memory capacity in a mini PC could make the system attractive for heavier multitasking, software development workflows, content creation, and AI-related tasks that benefit from fast unified memory.
Connectivity also looks like a strong point. Minisforum is expected to include dual Ethernet (10GbE plus 2.5GbE), triple USB4, and a wide mix of additional ports to support multi-display setups, fast external storage, docks, and other peripherals. For a small form factor computer, that blend of high-speed networking and modern USB connectivity could make the M2 Pro a useful option not only for home users but also for offices and edge deployments where a compact PC with serious I/O matters.
Pricing hasn’t been confirmed yet, but buyers should probably expect premium configurations to land in the high-end mini PC range—especially with today’s rising memory costs affecting top-spec models. The good news is that more affordable versions may still be on the table, particularly barebones configurations that let users choose their own storage or potentially keep costs under control.
For anyone tracking the best upcoming mini PCs of 2026, the Minisforum M2 Pro is shaping up to be one of the more interesting Panther Lake systems to watch—especially if Intel’s Arc B390 integrated graphics delivers the kind of real-world performance these early details suggest.
