MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US Black 2025
MSI
63 Overall Score
vs
Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Black 2015
Dell
50 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 OptiPlex 7040 SFF Black 2015
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Compact
Home Office
Business
Developer
Creator
Gaming
Workstation
Ai Llm
Specifications
| MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US | Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core 3 100U★ | Intel Core i5 6th Gen |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.3 GHz★ | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel Graphics★ | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 500 GB★ | 240 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 120W★ | — |
| Weight | 0.63 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 4 | 10★ |
| Thunderbolt | 2 x Thunderbolt | — |
| HDMI | 2 x HDMI | HDMI (Rear) |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2 Display Ports (Rear) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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)
Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Black 2015
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Strong reliability (69th percentile)
- Below average cpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average ram (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Winner: MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US
Scores 63 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.