MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US Black 2025
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra SFF Gen 2 Black 2025
What Buyers Say
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
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra SFF Gen 2 Black 2025
The ThinkStation P3 Ultra is widely praised as a powerful, compact workstation that fits easily on a desk or under one. Many verified buyers love its performance for demanding tasks, easy upgradability, and small footprint. However, several users report serious issues: BIOS updates bricking the system, missing Thunderbolt 4 ports despite advertising, poor warranty support, and overheating in enclosed spaces. There are also complaints about misleading specs on the website and unhelpful sales staff. Overall, it earns high marks from satisfied users but carries significant risks that buyers should evaluate.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving design
- Powerful processor and performance
- Easy internal access and upgradability
- Multiple USB-C and USB-A ports
- Quiet operation
Cons
- BIOS update can brick the system
- Missing Thunderbolt 4 ports despite advertising
- Poor warranty support and service
- Overheating in enclosed spaces
- Misleading specs on website
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US | Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra SFF Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB★ | 20 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | sff |
| PSU | 750W★ | 170W |
| Weight | 12.20 kg | 1.80 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 9★ | 5 |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB-C® (Thunderbolt™ 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 3 x DisplayPort™ 1.4 |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort 1.4 | 3 x DisplayPort™ 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Integrated Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US Black 2025
- 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
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra SFF Gen 2 Black 2025
- Strong port selection (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong cpu (66th percentile)
- Below average ram (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US Black 2025
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra SFF Gen 2 Black 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
