The advertised configuration matters
Minisforum announced its 2026 Black Friday campaign on November 12. Its US storefront campaign page, checked that day, lists the Elite Mini M2 with an Intel Core Ultra 7 356H at US$499. The configuration is explicitly marked barebone, with no RAM, SSD or operating system.
That is not the price of a complete ready-to-use computer. Buyers comparing it with a configured PC need to include compatible memory, storage and an operating system where required. The page also lists the M1 Lite-125U barebone at US$288, again without RAM, SSD or OS.
Do not combine every promotion automatically
The free-controller offer applies to eligible products. A separate three-year accident-protection promotion is limited to the first 500 qualifying orders and lists selected devices, including the M2 Pro, MS-02 Ultra, N5 Pro and X1 Pro 370/470. The basic M2 listing should not be assumed to qualify because its name is similar.
Another offer advertises an extra 3% off eligible purchases of at least US$2,500. The campaign also includes half-price accessory bundles; its large discount headlines should not be treated as the discount on every mini PC.
Check the final order before paying
These are advertised US campaign-page listings, not a guarantee of stock, promotion stacking or a completed checkout price. Confirm the exact configuration, gift eligibility, delivery destination, taxes and final total before ordering. Prices and availability can change, and the US listing does not establish offers in other countries.
