MINISFORUM UM560 XT
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The MINISFORUM UM560 XT is a budget mini PC in the Venus series. Its AMD Ryzen 5 5600H runs 6 cores and 12 threads, and NotebookCheck found the machine “leads the pack” in its price category. The chassis measures just over 5 inches square and under 2 inches thick, with aluminum panels and a liquid metal thermal interface between the chip and the cooler. Home office work and 4K media playback are the natural jobs here, and 1080p esports are within reach of the integrated graphics.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Strong performance for the price | No USB4 or Thunderbolt support |
| Aluminum chassis | Wi-Fi module is not user-serviceable |
| Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5G Ethernet connectivity | Vega 7 graphics limited to esports and older titles |
| Held Cinebench R15 performance across 50 runs | PCIe Gen 4 drives run at Gen 3 speeds |
| Easy RAM and storage upgrades | No USB-C Power Delivery |
| Includes VESA mount and 24-month warranty | Single M.2 slot only |
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 MINISFORUM UM560 XT | |
| Price | List Price: $319 Amazon Prices: |
| Version | 16GB/512GB |
| Performance Rating | 4.2 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| Processor | Hexa-core 3.30 Ghz (max 4.20 Ghz) AMD Ryzen 5 5600H |
| GPU | Integrated Radeon RX Vega 7 Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Internal Storage | 512 GB |
| Dimensions width x length x thickness | 5.07 x 4.96 x 1.89 inches (128.78 x 125.98 x 48.01 mm) |
| Weight | 1.44 lbs (0.65 kg) |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | 1 Ethernet port at 2 Gbps |
| HDMI | 2 Full-Size HDMI Ports |
| DisplayPort | 1 DisplayPort (DisplayPort via USB-C) |
| VGA | No VGA Ports |
| USB Ports | 2 USB 2.0, 4 USB 3, 1 USB-C |
| Thunderbolt Ports | No |
| OCuLink | No |
| Internal SATA Ports | 1 SATA port, includes 2.5" drive bay (2.5-inch SATA bay with included cable) |
| Card Reader | No Card Reader |
| Headphone Jack | combo |
| Fanless | No |
| VESA Mount | Yes |
| In the Box | Power supply with cable, HDMI cable, VESA mount bracket with screws, user manual, 24-month warranty card |
| Expandability | RAM upgradable via 2x SO-DIMM DDR4-3200 slots (max 32GB), 1x M.2 2280 NVMe slot, 1x 2.5-inch SATA bay with included cable |
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Liquid metal cooling in a 5-inch aluminum shell
The chassis pairs aluminum exterior panels with a footprint of 129 x 126 x 48mm (approximately 5.07 x 4.96 x 1.89 inches). At 652 grams (1.44 lbs) it travels easily, and the included VESA bracket mounts it behind a monitor. The front panel houses a USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode, a USB 3.2 Type-A port, and a 3.5mm combo audio jack, while the rear panel provides dual HDMI 2.1 outputs, four USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 ports, and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H offers 6 cores and 12 threads with base clocks of 3.3 GHz and boost up to 4.2 GHz. NotebookCheck ran Cinebench R15 in a continuous loop and reported that its “results in every one of the 50 runs were very stable and there was next to no significant drop in performance.” The integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics play back 4K video and reach playable frame rates in esports titles. WCCFtech benchmarks showed approximately 70 FPS in Fortnite, 117 FPS in CS:GO, and 92 FPS in Dota 2 at 1080p.
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) comes from a MediaTek RZ608 adapter, alongside Bluetooth 5.2 for peripherals. Wired networking runs at 2.5 Gigabit through an Intel I225-V controller. Dual HDMI 2.1 ports and USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode together drive up to three 4K monitors. Storage expansion includes one M.2 2280 NVMe slot (PCIe Gen 3) plus a 2.5-inch SATA bay with included cable, and the dual SO-DIMM slots support DDR4-3200 RAM upgrades up to 32GB total.
Reviewer Insights
Level1Techs’ Perspective
Level1Techs titled their video “A Ryzen 5K Mini PC For Under $300?” The reviewer liked the liquid metal cooling (he advised against pulling the CPU cooler precisely because of it) and singled out the built-in 2.5G Ethernet as rare for a machine of this class at the price. He was blunt that the integrated Vega graphics are “insufficient” for esports in 2023 and framed the box as “purely just for productivity tasks,” where it stays quiet, drives dual or even triple 4K monitors, and handles 4K media playback. He said that “for a couple hundred bucks you’d be hard-pressed to build a more capable more powerful system more inexpensively,” with the caveat that anyone wanting real gaming should step up to a pricier Minisforum model.
NotebookCheck Review
According to NotebookCheck, the UM560 XT earned an overall score of 81.7%, with the headline declaring it “A mini PC with an AMD Cezanne SoC at an affordable price.” They praised the thermal stability, noting that in the Cinebench R15 continuous loop the “UM560 XT mastered the test wonderfully” with no other system coming close to its sustained performance. They concluded that “In terms of price and performance, the Minisforum Venus Series UM560 XT leads the pack.”
WCCFtech Review
WCCFtech concluded that the UM560 XT is “another great option for budget builders within the Venus family.” Their review highlighted the “premium metallic black look” and called the machine “an extremely efficient design,” with configurable 45W and max-efficiency BIOS modes. The bottom cover comes off with four screws, which their review flagged as making the machine easy to upgrade.
Customer Reviews
Across 20 ratings on Amazon, the MINISFORUM UM560 XT averages 4.6 stars, with 73 percent leaving five stars and another 20 percent leaving four. Buyers repeatedly cite the small, quiet form factor and the value. A verified buyer named MyExperience, who bought it to replace an old Dell OptiPlex mini, wrote “In terms of noise, it is quiet, only emitting barely noticeable fan noise,” and a verified buyer named Lucky called it “nice a small, even smaller than the micro lenovo or dells, super quiet.” Owners also report it handling lighter workloads well, from a Linux PS2-emulator setup that a verified buyer (Ndbeuzkbw71) found “very quick and snappy” to running a few virtual machines.
The reviews are not all glowing. The most common gripe is the USB layout: both MyExperience and Lucky noted the port placement pushed them toward a USB hub, and a verified buyer named J. Lane added that the machine “does seem to have a high wattage as my electric bill went up some.” The clearest negative is a three-star review from a verified buyer (username “user”) who could not get the wireless working: “after hours of trying I can’t get WiFi to function properly. Works 1 our of 10 times (can’t find network),” and reported “No option to replace WiFi module, only return for refund.” That appears to be a single unit’s defect rather than a widespread pattern, but it is worth knowing the WiFi module is not user-serviceable.
Read more owner reviews on Amazon.
A quiet productivity box at a budget price
The Ryzen 5 5600H has headroom to spare for office work, multimedia, and casual gaming, and the liquid metal cooling holds that performance through long loads instead of throttling away from it. Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5G Ethernet, and triple 4K display support cover what a desk setup needs from a machine this size. The aluminum shell and bundled VESA bracket let it disappear behind a monitor.
Home office workers and anyone running media or light games are the audience. If you need USB4 connectivity, PCIe Gen 4 storage speeds, or stronger gaming performance, the higher-tier UM690S and UM790 Pro carry newer AMD processors. A 24-month warranty backs the UM560 XT.
Starry Hope’s Mini PC Comparison Chart lines it up against other compact systems in its class.
Frequently Asked Questions
What processor does the MINISFORUM UM560 XT use?
An AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, with 6 cores and 12 threads, base clocks of 3.3 GHz and boost up to 4.2 GHz. It is built on AMD’s Zen 3 Cezanne architecture and includes integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics.
Can I upgrade the RAM and storage on the UM560 XT?
Yes. There are dual SO-DIMM DDR4-3200 slots supporting up to 32GB of RAM total, one M.2 2280 NVMe slot (PCIe Gen 3), and one 2.5-inch SATA bay with the cable included. Four screws on the base open the internals.
Is the UM560 XT good for gaming?
For esports and casual gaming, yes. WCCFtech benchmarks showed approximately 70 FPS in Fortnite, 117 FPS in CS:GO, and 92 FPS in Dota 2 at 1080p. Demanding AAA titles need reduced settings or resolution, since the integrated Vega 7 graphics suit competitive multiplayer games and older titles best.
How many monitors can the UM560 XT support?
Up to three 4K displays at once, using the two HDMI 2.1 ports on the rear panel and the USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode on the front. All three outputs carry 4K resolution.
What wireless connectivity does the UM560 XT have?
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) through a MediaTek RZ608 adapter, which reaches the 6 GHz band for faster and less congested wireless networking. Bluetooth 5.2 covers keyboards, mice, and headphones.
What comes in the box with the UM560 XT?
The mini PC with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed, a power supply with cable, an HDMI cable, a VESA mounting bracket with screws for behind-monitor installation, a user manual, and a 24-month warranty card.
How does the UM560 XT compare to the UM690?
The UM560 XT is the more affordable option in the Venus series, while the UM690S offers a newer AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor with USB4 connectivity and PCIe Gen 4 support. The UM560 XT is approximately half the price of the UM690.
Is the UM560 XT quiet during operation?
Yes. Buyers repeatedly cite the small, quiet form factor, and dual heatsink active cooling with a liquid metal thermal interface material (TIM) moves the heat out. Under sustained heavy loads the fan speeds up.