MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US Black 2025
MSI
62 Overall Score
vs
Dell SNP9CXF2C/8G Black
Dell
9 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US Black 2025
78 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The MSI Cubi NUC 1MG is a compact and quiet mini desktop with excellent connectivity, including dual 2.5GbE LAN, Thunderbolt 4, and HDMI ports. It handles everyday tasks like web browsing, streaming, and office work smoothly, but the Intel Core 3-100U processor can be overwhelmed under heavy loads, and initial setup may involve high CPU usage and bloatware. Upgradability is decent with accessible RAM and storage slots, making it a solid choice for light productivity or home server use.
Pros
- Compact and quiet form factor
- Excellent connectivity (dual 2.5GbE, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI)
- User-upgradable RAM and storage
- VESA mount included
- Good for light productivity and streaming
Cons
- Underpowered processor for heavy tasks
- High CPU usage and bloatware out of the box
- Limited gaming capability
- Slow included NVMe drive
- MSI telemetry and Norton 360 preinstalled
Processor performance 5
Connectivity 4
Form factor 4
Gaming capability 3
Upgradability 4
Bloatware and telemetry 2
Dell SNP9CXF2C/8G Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Compact
Home Office
Business
Developer
Creator
Gaming
Workstation
Ai Llm
Specifications
| MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US | Dell SNP9CXF2C/8G | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core 3 100U★ | — |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 6★ | — |
| Frequency | 3.3 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel Graphics★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 500 GB★ | — |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | workstation |
| PSU | 120W★ | — |
| Weight | 0.63 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 4★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | — |
| HDMI | 2 x HDMI | — |
| DisplayPort | 0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | — |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | — |
Pros & Cons
MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US Black 2025
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (78th percentile)
- Below average cpu (31st percentile)
Dell SNP9CXF2C/8G Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average port selection (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average ram (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Winner: MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US
Scores 62 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 24 specs.