Experience MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG: Compact, powerful with Copilot+ PC

The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG mini computer is compactly designed to fit in the palm of your hand, flexible, easy to install but equipped with a powerful configuration, serving multiple needs from office to AI tasks.

Mini PCs have become increasingly popular in recent years thanks to their portability and increasingly powerful configurations. One of the devices that has received the most attention is the Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG model from MSI. This model has many improvements, meeting the needs of flexible use in many fields from education to business, retail, electronic boards and even applications in the public sector.

Compact, environmentally friendly design

The first impression of MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG is its compact, minimalist design that can be held in the palm of your hand. Truly a mini PC, Cubi NUC weighs only 0.6 kg, is 50 mm high, and 135 mm long. This design is suitable for those who like a neat, minimalist workspace.

Users can place the mini PC on the desk, under the floor. With the VESA mount, Cubi NUC can also be easily mounted behind the monitor, on the wall, or on the table easily and flexibly. This is a small design but especially useful for those who like a minimalist style and want a neat working corner.

MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG is compactly designed, easy to hold with one hand

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MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG is also fully equipped with connection ports with 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports; 2 USB 2.0 ports; HDMI 2.1. In particular, MSI's mini PC is equipped with 2 2.5G Ethernet ports, ensuring that users always have a backup Internet connection port in case of unexpected problems. In addition, Cubi NUC also has two more USB-A ports (10Gbps), a micro-SD card reader, an audio jack, a power button and a shortcut key to quickly call up the Copilot+ function.

Practical experience shows that MSI's connection port arrangement is very scientific , users can easily install, connect and do not take too much time to get used to.

The plus point of Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG is that the power key has a built-in fingerprint sensor, ensuring security and a seamless experience. Users only need to hold down the power key to start the device and unlock it, without having to enter a password to log in. Meanwhile, the integration of a shortcut key to quickly call Copilot+ will be suitable for those who regularly use AI features on Windows.

MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG ports

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However, if MSI replaces the micro-SD card reader with an SD reader, it might suit most users' needs today when micro-SD cards are no longer popular.

For those concerned about the environment, the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG also has a big plus point: the company uses a lot of environmentally friendly materials. The entire chassis is made from recycled plastic, while the box and packaging materials use sustainable wood pulp.

Stable performance, high practicality

Compared to its predecessor, the performance of Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG has approached that of dedicated PC devices. The system runs Windows 11 Pro operating system with Intel Core Ultra 9, Ultra 7 or Ultra 5 chip options. Internal memory is 16 GB or 32 GB, depending on the version.

One of the highlights of the MSI Cubi NUC is its flexible memory upgradeability. Simply remove the cover and you will find two SO-DIMM RAM slots and two M.2 slots. Adding more RAM or larger storage is convenient for those who need more performance and storage space.

The thickness of MSI Cubi NUC is even thinner than the horizontal edge of a regular ATM card

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With basic experiences related to office tasks, Cubi NUC operates stably and smoothly, with nothing to complain about. Even with some specialized activities that require strong graphics processing capabilities such as film editing and image post-production, MSI's model still meets the needs well.

In the CPU-Z Max Thread Run test, the average temperature of the Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG at idle was around 40 degrees Celsius. When pushing the speed to the highest level (max thread), the recorded temperature was around 70-80 degrees Celsius. Compared to laptops on the market, this number is still within the allowable range (85 degrees Celsius), so users do not need to worry too much.

Every detail on the Cubi NUC is carefully calculated with high practicality. For example, when connecting to the MSI PRO MP272L monitor, users can directly start the device from the monitor's power button. The company also equipped an additional power button in the form of a plug for users to directly operate in case the mini PC is mounted in a difficult-to-reach place. With two HDMI and Thunderbolt 4 ports, the Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG can output images to 3 screens at the same time.

Copilot+ PC is powerful and has many smart AI features

The biggest performance difference between the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG and other mini PCs on the market is the built-in AI features.

Copilot+ PC on Cubi NUC is simple and friendly. Users just need to press the Coplilot+ hardware key on the mini CPU or access it from the application screen. Here, users can easily experience the latest AI features such as Recall, real-time translation or Cocreator to convert text to images.

When paired with an MSI device like the PRO MP272L, the Cubi NUC mini PC can be powered up using the on-screen power button.

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One of the big plus points of Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG is that MSI has integrated a microphone and speaker on the device, allowing users to interact directly with AI by voice. This is a small detail but extremely valuable for those who regularly communicate with AI. In addition to communication and entertainment features, the built-in speaker and microphone also allow users to make recordings or activate voice control functions.

With the MSI AI Engine feature developed by the manufacturer, Cubi NUC can also automatically recognize the user's operating needs, thereby adjusting performance, sound and display mode according to each context, thereby helping to maximize personalization of the user experience and save energy.

General assessment

MSI Cubi NUC is an interesting mini PC with stable performance, integrating many AI features. The plus point of the device is its compact design, easy installation, suitable for many different environments and needs from education to entertainment, public administration and even outdoor advertising.

Using recycled plastic makes the device more environmentally friendly but does not give the same sturdy feel as metal. MSI scores points thanks to stable performance, many configuration options to meet the needs of many customer groups. Many small but valuable upgrades such as integrating microphones, speakers, VESA mounts for easy installation.

However, with prices ranging from 23.9 million VND to 31.9 million VND, this mini PC model will have to compete with many popular laptops with good configurations. MSI Cubi NUC AI + 2MG will be more suitable for customers who like a flexible, compact device with stable performance and a modern feel.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/trai-nghiem-msi-cubi-nuc-ai-2mg-nho-gon-manh-me-voi-copilot-pc-185250806163206858.htm