HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2023
MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US Black 2025
What Buyers Say
HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2023
The HP Elite Mini 800 is generally well-liked for its speed, compact size, and good value for home office use. However, a few verified reviews mention serious reliability issues, such as the unit failing after six months, and disappointment over the lack of a wireless keyboard and mouse. Overall, most users find it fast and efficient, but the negative experiences lower the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Compact size
- Good value for money
- Quiet operation
- Easy setup
Cons
- Reliability issues after 6 months
- No wireless keyboard and mouse included
- Requires good power hookup
MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US Black 2025
This MSI gaming desktop is widely praised for its powerful performance, quiet operation, and solid build quality. Users report smooth gameplay at ultra settings on demanding titles like Battlefield 6, even with heavy mods. A few early issues like a non-posting unit were resolved through exchange, and the fans are noted to be much quieter than typical gaming laptops. Overall, it offers great value for the price.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Quiet fans
- Solid build quality
- Great value for price
- Handles ultra settings easily
Cons
- Potential DOA units
- RAM may run at lower speed
- Package damage possible
- Requires BIOS/driver updates
Scores
Specifications
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9 | MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 14700 | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 4.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB | 128 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD 770 Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 750W★ |
| Weight | — | 12.20 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 8 | 9★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 | 3x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2023
- Strong port selection (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong ram (74th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
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- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2023
No current pricing available
MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US Black 2025
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 25 specs.
