MSI PRO DP21 MS-B0A4 Black 2024
MSI
58 Overall Score
vs
Dell Area-51 Lunar Silver 2025
Dell
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI PRO DP21 MS-B0A4 Black 2024
78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The MSI PC is widely praised for its compact size, speed, and quiet operation, making it ideal for small spaces and mobility needs. However, one verified buyer reported severe issues with incompatible RAM installed by the seller PCOnline, causing random reboots and poor customer support. A few users noted minor inconveniences like a price drop the next day or needing an adapter for older monitors, but overall the hardware itself is considered reliable and good value.
Pros
- Compact size
- Fast SSD and processor
- Quiet operation
- Good value for money
- Easy setup
Cons
- Incompatible RAM from seller
- Random reboots due to bad RAM
- Poor seller customer service
- Price drop shortly after purchase
- Need adapter for older monitors
Size and form factor 4
Performance and speed 5
Noise level 3
Value for money 3
Seller issues 1
Hardware compatibility 2
Dell Area-51 Lunar Silver 2025
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Creator
Gaming
Developer
Home Office
Workstation
Business
Ai Llm
Compact
Specifications
| MSI PRO DP21 MS-B0A4 | Dell Area-51 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 4.5 GHz core_i3 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | desktop |
| PSU | — | 1500W★ |
| Weight | 1.27 kg | 34.93 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 8 | 10★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI-out (2.0b) | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DP-out (1.4) | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | 10/100/1000/2500 |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI PRO DP21 MS-B0A4 Black 2024
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong port selection (76th percentile)
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
Dell Area-51 Lunar Silver 2025
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Dell Area-51
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.