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MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX 128GB (AI workstation) vs TT-QuietBox 2 (4x Blackhole, liquid-cooled workstation)
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX 128GB (AI workstation) by MINISFORUM (China) has a public guide price from approx. €4,400; TT-QuietBox 2 (4x Blackhole, liquid-cooled workstation) by Tenstorrent (Canada) from approx. €8,900. The difference is approx. €4,600: MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX 128GB (AI workstation) is about 51% below TT-QuietBox 2 (4x Blackhole, liquid-cooled workstation). Both belong to the category AI workstations & AI PCs — Powerful computers for local models, image, video and development at the desk. The OROBO catalogue lists 13 products in this category, 6 of them with a guide price (median approx. €5,000).
At a glance
| Attribute | MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX 128GB (AI workstation) | TT-QuietBox 2 (4x Blackhole, liquid-cooled workstation) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MINISFORUM | Tenstorrent |
| Headquarters | China | Canada |
| Category | AI workstations & AI PCs | AI workstations & AI PCs |
| Guide price | from approx. €4,400 | from approx. €8,900 |
| Description | Compact MINISFORUM AI workstation with 128 GB memory for local inference at the desk. | Liquid-cooled Tenstorrent AI workstation with four Blackhole accelerators for local development and inference. |
| Product page | view | view |
Guide prices are non-binding, rounded values from manufacturers’ public information, excl. VAT, shipping and duties. Only the seller’s quote is binding. Listed does not mean partner.
What matters with AI workstations & AI PCs
- Choose graphics or unified memory generously — it determines model size.
- Operating system and software compatibility: Windows, Linux or macOS.
- Noise and heat under load in the office.
- Warranty, on-site service and expandability.
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