HP EliteDesk 800 G3 mini Black
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Silver 2025
What Buyers Say
HP EliteDesk 800 G3 mini Black
The product receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its compact size, fast boot times, and good performance for office tasks, while others report issues with the included Wi-Fi dongle and peripherals like the keyboard and mouse. Some refurbished units have had problems, but overall it is seen as a good value for basic use.
Pros
- Compact mini size
- Fast boot and performance
- Good for office tasks
- Good value for money
Cons
- Wi-Fi dongle issues
- Keyboard and mouse stop working
- Refurbished unit problems
- High processor usage with basic tasks
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Silver 2025
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
| HP EliteDesk 800 G3 mini | Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 6500 | AMD Ryzen 7 255★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | AMD Radeon 780M★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | 2 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | — | 120W★ |
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 1.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 2x DP | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteDesk 800 G3 mini Black
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong reliability (69th percentile)
- Below average cpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average storage (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.