MSI Cubi N ADL-005US Black 2024
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Silver 2025
What Buyers Say
MSI Cubi N ADL-005US Black 2024
Users find the MSI Cubi N ADL series to be a compact and affordable mini PC that is very easy to set up. A standout feature mentioned is its fanless design, which makes it completely silent during streaming, a major plus for media use. While overall sentiment is positive, the limited number of detailed reviews means the sample is small.
Pros
- Compact size
- Affordable price
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Completely silent (fanless design)
- Good for streaming
Cons
- Limited performance information
- Few detailed user reviews available
- No video input on HDMI/DisplayPort
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
| MSI Cubi N ADL-005US | Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel N-Series N200 | AMD Ryzen 7 255★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 1.0 GHz | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 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 | 4 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 65W | 120W★ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 1.34 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 5★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 1 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 1.4 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
Pros & Cons
MSI Cubi N ADL-005US Black 2024
- Below average ram (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average cpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average storage (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (25th 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
Pricing
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Silver 2025 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.
