Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Silver 2025
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q Black 2017
What Buyers Say
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
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q Black 2017
The Lenovo ThinkCentre mini desktop is generally well-liked for its compact size, value for money, and ease of setup. Verified buyers report it works well for office tasks, video editing, and streaming, though it is not suitable for modern gaming. A few negative reviews mention missing accessories like a keyboard or mouse, and occasional sleep/wake issues or freezing after updates.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving design
- Good value for money
- Easy setup with Windows 11
- Solid for office and creative tasks
- Easy to dismantle and upgrade
Cons
- Not suitable for modern gaming
- Missing accessories in some units
- Sleep/wake issues reported
- Freezing after updates
- Slow performance noted by some
Scores
Specifications
| Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 255★ | Intel Core i5 12400T |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.8 GHz★ | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 18 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | AMD Radeon 780M★ | Intel HD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 500 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 120W★ | — |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 7.94 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| USB Ports | 4 | 6★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Silver 2025
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong port selection (78th percentile)
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q Black 2017
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong reliability (69th percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.