Review: MSI Cubi 2

Conclusion

Intel's mini-PC proposition has evolved to include seventh-generation Kaby Lake processors and a number of partners are bringing their own interpretations to retail, including MSI, whose Cubi 2 removes any guesswork by scrapping the barebone approach and offering fully-built hardware that's ready and loaded with Windows 10.

This entry-level machine includes a Core i3 processor, 4GB of DDR4 memory and a 128GB SSD, resulting in capable everyday performance in a package that's both tiny and energy efficient.

The lack of HDMI 2.0 is a weak point, as is the inability to support M.2 drives in the common 2280 form factor, but the real stumbling block is all too familiar: Intel's CPU is pricey, and at £450, the Cubi 2 costs about as much as a laptop complete with screen, keyboard and mouse.

Bottom line: Cubi 2 isn't perfect, but it's small, quiet and the sort of PC your technophobic parents may love.

MSI Cubi 2

HEXUS.where2buy

The MSI Cubi 2 mini PC is available to purchase from Argos.

HEXUS.right2reply

At HEXUS, we invite the companies whose products we test to comment on our articles. If any company representatives for the products reviewed choose to respond, we'll publish their commentary here verbatim.