Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
MSI Mini PC 2025, Intel i7-1255U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Mac, calling it a powerhouse and the best value for power users. They praise its multicore performance, GPU capabilities, and ability to handle demanding tasks like video editing and development without issues. The M3 Ultra is seen as a better value than the M4 Max, especially when configured with more memory.
Pros
- Powerful multicore performance
- Great GPU value
- Handles demanding tasks
- Fast exports
- Reliable and stable
Cons
- Single-core performance not noticeably fast
- Potential competition from M4 Max
MSI Mini PC 2025, Intel i7-1255U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The MSI Cubi Professional is widely praised for its compact size, quiet operation, and solid performance for everyday tasks and light professional use. Users appreciate the good value for money, ample ports, and fast boot times. However, a few concerns include a hard drive failure shortly after setup (with unresponsive seller support), a power button that blends into the chassis, and potential heat generation under heavy loads. Overall, most reviewers are very satisfied and recommend it for those needing a small, reliable Windows PC.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving design
- Quiet operation
- Fast boot times
- Good value for money
- Plenty of ports
Cons
- Hard drive failure shortly after setup
- Unresponsive seller support for hardware issues
- Power button blends into chassis
- Heat generation under heavy loads
- Some bloatware pre-installed
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | MSI Mini PC | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i7 1255U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel Irise Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 2.72 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1x DisplayPort Out |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
MSI Mini PC 2025, Intel i7-1255U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Pricing
MSI Mini PC 2025, Intel i7-1255U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black offers 3.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 25 specs.
