MSI Cubi NUC AI 1UMG-015US vs Dell OptiPlex 5060 Micro
MSI Cubi NUC AI 1UMG-015US 2025, Core Ultra 5 125H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
MSI
71 Overall Score
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Dell OptiPlex 5060 Micro 2018, Core i5-8500T, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Dell
58 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Cubi NUC AI 1UMG-015US 2025, Core Ultra 5 125H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
This desktop is praised for its compact size and excellent performance, making it a great choice for general use. Users appreciate the perfect size but note limited USB ports, though they find it sufficient for everyday tasks.
Pros
- Compact size
- Excellent performance
- Perfect for general use
Cons
- Limited USB ports
Size 1
Performance 1
Usb ports 1
Dell OptiPlex 5060 Micro 2018, Core i5-8500T, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
85 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
Users are very satisfied with this refurbished Dell computer, praising its fast performance and great value for basic tasks like web applications. The shipping was quick and the product arrived in excellent condition with a one-year warranty. However, some buyers have expressed confusion about the ports and Wi-Fi setup, and there is a discrepancy between the advertised Windows 11 Pro and the actual Windows 11 Home.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Great value for money
- Quick delivery
- Excellent condition
- One-year warranty
Cons
- Confusion about ports
- Wi-Fi setup unclear
- OS version discrepancy
Performance 3
Value for money 2
Shipping and condition 3
Warranty 2
Ports and connectivity 1
Wifi setup 1
Scores
Compact
Home Office
Business
Developer
Workstation
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| MSI Cubi NUC AI 1UMG-015US | Dell OptiPlex 5060 Micro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H★ | Intel Core i5 8500T |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 3.6 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB★ | 9 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics★ | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 120W★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 1.35 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 5★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | 2 x Thunderbolt | — |
| HDMI | 2 x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | 802.11n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Cubi NUC AI 1UMG-015US 2025, Core Ultra 5 125H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
Dell OptiPlex 5060 Micro 2018, Core i5-8500T, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (23rd percentile)
- Below average storage (29th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: MSI Cubi NUC AI 1UMG-015US
Scores 71 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.