Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Silver 2025
Minisforum
78 Overall Score
vs
GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus Black
GMKtec
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Silver 2025
88 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The MINISFORUM mini PCs receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their powerful performance, silent operation, and compact design. Users highlight excellent build quality, easy setup, and responsive customer support, with one reviewer noting a quick repair turnaround. A minor drawback is the Mediatek WiFi card lacking Linux support, requiring a USB adapter.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Silent operation
- Compact and elegant design
- Excellent build quality
- Easy setup
Cons
- Mediatek WiFi card not supported on Linux
- No dedicated travel case available
Performance 5
Noise level 4
Build quality 4
Design 4
Customer support 2
Wifi compatibility 1
GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Compact
Home Office
Developer
Business
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 255★ | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.8 GHz | 5.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | AMD Radeon 780M | AMD Radeon 780M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 2 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 120W | 120W |
| Weight | 1.34 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 4 | 5★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x DisplayPort 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Silver 2025
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong port selection (78th percentile)
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus Black
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong storage (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong ram (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus wins 5 specs while GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus wins 4.