Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus vs Dell OptiPlex 790
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 790, Core i7-2600, 16GB, 1TB HDD, Black/Silver
What Buyers Say
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
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
Dell OptiPlex 790, Core i7-2600, 16GB, 1TB HDD, Black/Silver
Users are very happy with the value for money, noting that the computer works well for basic tasks and is a significant upgrade from older machines. However, the lack of built-in WiFi and the need for an additional video card for demanding software are notable drawbacks. The responses regarding the Windows product key are inconsistent, leaving some confusion.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Clean Windows 10 install no bloatware
- Fast performance for basic tasks
- Significant upgrade from older PCs
- DVD-RW drive included
Cons
- No built-in WiFi
- Requires add-on video card for demanding software
- Missing Windows product key confusion
- Only 1TB HDD no mention of SSD
Scores
Specifications
| Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | Dell OptiPlex 790 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 255★ | Intel Core i7-2600 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.8 GHz★ | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | 8 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon 780M★ | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 2 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD★ | HDD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | desktop |
| PSU | 120W★ | — |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 7.56 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 4 | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 Display Port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | — |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows | Windows 10 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
Dell OptiPlex 790, Core i7-2600, 16GB, 1TB HDD, Black/Silver
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average gpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (24th percentile)
- Below average port selection (30th percentile)
Pricing
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
No current pricing available
Dell OptiPlex 790, Core i7-2600, 16GB, 1TB HDD, Black/Silver
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.