Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M93P
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Lenovo ThinkCentre M93P, Core i5-4570, 16GB, 240GB SSD, Black
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
Lenovo ThinkCentre M93P, Core i5-4570, 16GB, 240GB SSD, Black
Users noted that the PC's integrated graphics can be boosted in BIOS from 128MB to 1GB, which notably improved gaming performance. One reviewer bought it for their son and reported extreme satisfaction, emphasizing the good price. The case supports vertical or horizontal placement and includes an empty 2.5" bay for adding an SSD or second hard drive. However, multiple inquiries confirmed the system lacks built-in Wi-Fi and must be hardwired.
Pros
- Good value for the price
- Adjustable graphics memory in BIOS
- Improved gaming performance after allocation
- Versatile case orientation
- Extra 2.5" bay for storage expansion
Cons
- No built-in Wi-Fi
- Requires wired internet connection
- Only integrated graphics
Scores
Specifications
| Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | Lenovo ThinkCentre M93P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 255★ | Intel Core i5-4570 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.8 GHz★ | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon 780M★ | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| 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★ | 240 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 120W★ | — |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 7.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 4 | 6★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| 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
Lenovo ThinkCentre M93P, Core i5-4570, 16GB, 240GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average cpu (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.