MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US Black 2025
MSI
62 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 (30L AMD) Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
Lenovo
94 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
Lenovo Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 (30L AMD) Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
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Scores
Home Office
Gaming
Creator
Workstation
Business
Developer
Ai Llm
Compact
Specifications
| MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US | Lenovo Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 (30L AMD) Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core 3 100U | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 3.3 GHz | 4.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB | 32 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Graphics | 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 500 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 120W | 850W★ |
| Weight | 0.63 kg | 15.00 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 4 | 7★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | — |
| HDMI | 2 x HDMI | HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 3x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | Ethernet (RJ45) |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US Black 2025
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (78th percentile)
- Below average cpu (31st percentile)
Lenovo Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 (30L AMD) Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US Black 20250.082score per dollar
vs
Lenovo Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 (30L AMD) Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 Eclipse Black 20250.050score per dollar
MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US Black 2025 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 (30L AMD) Legion Tower 5a Gen 10
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.
