MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US Black 2025
HP OmniDesk M03-0064 Dark Wood 2025
What Buyers Say
MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US Black 2025
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
HP OmniDesk M03-0064 Dark Wood 2025
The HP OmniDesk Desktop receives strong praise for its powerful performance, quiet operation, and easy setup. Users highlight the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and RTX 4060 graphics as handling demanding tasks like 3D rendering and gaming smoothly. The sleek dark wood finish and ample ports add to its appeal, though some Q&A questions remain unanswered.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Quiet operation
- Easy setup
- Sleek dark wood design
- Ample ports
Cons
- Unanswered Q&A questions
- Limited review sample size
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US | HP OmniDesk M03-0064 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core 3 100U | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 3.3 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 500 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 120W | 400W★ |
| Weight | 0.63 kg | 5.77 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 4 | 10★ |
| Thunderbolt | 2 x Thunderbolt | — |
| HDMI | 2 x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 3x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US Black 2025
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (78th percentile)
- Below average cpu (31st percentile)
HP OmniDesk M03-0064 Dark Wood 2025
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.