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MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU vs Shuttle Slim PC DB860 , S1851, 2x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x USB-C (DP)

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 18identical
  • 74known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU has 32 GB more maximum internal memory than the Shuttle Slim PC DB860 , S1851, 2x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x USB-C (DP) (128 GB vs 96 GB). The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the Shuttle Slim PC DB860 , S1851, 2x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x USB-C (DP) (1 vs 0). The Shuttle Slim PC DB860 , S1851, 2x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x USB-C (DP) has 3 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU (4 vs 1). Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU has built-in processor. Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU has built-in speaker(s).

  • Built-in processor
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:Yes
    • Slim PC DB860 , S1851, 2x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x USB-C (DP):No
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:128 GB
    • Slim PC DB860 , S1851, 2x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x USB-C (DP):96 GB
  • Supported storage drive types
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:SSD
    • Slim PC DB860 , S1851, 2x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x USB-C (DP):HDD & SSD
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:M.2
    • Slim PC DB860 , S1851, 2x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x USB-C (DP):2.5"
  • Motherboard chipset
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:Intel SoC
    • Slim PC DB860 , S1851, 2x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x USB-C (DP):Intel B860
  • Processor socket
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:FCBGA2540
    • Slim PC DB860 , S1851, 2x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x USB-C (DP):LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Built-in speaker(s)
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:Yes
    • Slim PC DB860 , S1851, 2x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x USB-C (DP):No
  • Wi-Fi
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:Yes
    • Slim PC DB860 , S1851, 2x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x USB-C (DP):No

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Comparison of Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU, DB860
115 specifications
Processor1 differ
Built-in processorDiffersYesNo
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel Core Ultra 7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for one355Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one4.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one4.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Efficient coresKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one4.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for one2.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheKnown for one12 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB96 GB
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.1 V
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5600 MHz
Supported memory typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR5-SDRAM
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Non-ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage2 differ
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesDiffersSSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffersM.22.5"
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2, PCI Express, Serial ATA
NVMeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneNUCUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel SoCIntel B860
Processor socketDiffersFCBGA2540LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version2.02.0
Number of processors supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOS typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEFI AMI
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0 channels
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC888S
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersYesNo
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.4Unknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® I219, Intel I226
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI versionDiffers2.12.0/2.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersUSFF1.35L sized PC
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Power
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
VESA mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCB, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)BSMI, CB, CE, ETL, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RCM, RoHS, VCCI
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 11
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyDiffers120 W180 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.23 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 85%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers119.6 mm165 mm
DepthDiffers115.2 mm190 mm
HeightDiffers37.5 mm43 mm
WeightDiffers510 g1.3 kg
Package widthKnown for one221 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one506 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one469 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers1.55 kg2.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Display includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR, ErP
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84733080

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