Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus vs MSI DP21

Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

Minisforum
74 Overall Score
vs
MSI DP21, Core i3-13100, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black

MSI DP21, Core i3-13100, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black

MSI
15 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

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

MSI DP21, Core i3-13100, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Home Office
Minisforum
72
MSI
16
Compact
Minisforum
70
MSI
20
Developer
Minisforum
69
MSI
15
Business
Minisforum
61
MSI
15
Workstation
Minisforum
58
MSI
15
Ai Llm
Minisforum
32
MSI
8
Creator
Minisforum
30
MSI
7
Gaming
Minisforum
17
MSI
4

Specifications

Minisforum DeskMini UM880 PlusMSI DP21
Processor
CPU*AMD Ryzen 7 255★—
CPU Multi-Core Score
28,640
14,117
Cores8★4
Frequency3.8 GHz★3.4 GHz
L3 Cache16 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*AMD Radeon 780M★Intel UHD Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
5,939
1,534
Typeintegrated★—
VRAM2 GB★—
VRAM TypeShared—
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5★DDR4
Storage 11 TB★256 GB
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Build
Form Factorminimini
PSU120W★—
Weight1.41 kg1.27 kg
Connectivity
USB-C Ports11
USB Ports47★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4—
HDMI1x HDMI 2.11x HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPort1x DisplayPort 1.41x DisplayPort 1.4
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2★Bluetooth
Ethernet2.5GbERJ45
System
OSWindowsWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

  • Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong port selection (65th percentile)
  • Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile

MSI DP21, Core i3-13100, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black

  • Strong port selection (65th percentile)
  • Below average storage (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average ram (32nd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus

Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.

Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorBusinessDeveloperHome OfficeWorkstation