Boring but Better? MSI’s Mini Desktop vs The Best Mini PCs!

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Published on March 9, 2025 3:00:19 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGYsVz_8DYI

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The MSI DP21 Mini Desktop goes head-to-head with the Geekom GT1 Mega, Beelink SER9, and Apple M4 Mac Mini in this in-depth performance, efficiency, and expandability showdown. Can a business-class mini desktop compete with today’s most powerful mini PCs? I test CPU performance, GPU capabilities, power efficiency, upgradeability, and more! Plus, we talk about bloatware, MSI’s design choices, and whether this compact PC is the best alternative to a NUC-style mini PC. If you're looking for the best small form factor PC for work, home office, or light gaming, this review has you covered!

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Timecodes:
00:00 - Opener
01:12 - Intro/Aganda
02:58 - Specs & Features
06:11 - Bloatware :(
09:35 - Performance Testing
12:10 - Power Efficiency & Noise
13:47 - Expandability?
15:21 - Overall Value

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