MSI Cubi NUC CUBINUC1M011B Black 2025
MSI
55 Overall Score
vs
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Silver 2025
Minisforum
78 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Cubi NUC CUBINUC1M011B Black 2025
No customer feedback yet
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Silver 2025
88 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
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
Performance 5
Noise level 4
Build quality 4
Design 4
Customer support 2
Wifi compatibility 1
Scores
Compact
Developer
Home Office
Business
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| MSI Cubi NUC CUBINUC1M011B | Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core 3 Series 1 | AMD Ryzen 7 255★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 1.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 2 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 Type | SSD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 120W | 120W |
| Weight | 0.63 kg | 1.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 2 x HDMI out (supports 4K @60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1) | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | 2 x Intel I226V | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows |
Pros & Cons
MSI Cubi NUC CUBINUC1M011B Black 2025
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average storage (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average cpu (31st percentile)
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
Pricing
MSI Cubi NUC CUBINUC1M011B Black 20250.177score per dollar
vs
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Silver 20250.213score per dollar
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Silver 2025 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus
Scores 78 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 27 specs.
