Apple Mac Mini Pre-Owned vs Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus
Apple Mac Mini Pre-Owned 2018, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Space Gray
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Mini Pre-Owned 2018, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Space Gray
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Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
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
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Mini Pre-Owned | Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Pentium 8500 | AMD Ryzen 7 255★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 1.0 GHz | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | AMD Radeon 780M★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 2 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | — | 120W★ |
| Weight | 1.31 kg | 1.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 4★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 4 | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.0 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows |
Pros & Cons
Apple Mac Mini Pre-Owned 2018, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Space Gray
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average cpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average ram (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average storage (29th percentile)
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (65th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.