MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG vs ZOTAC MAGNUS EAMAX395C

Black MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG viewed from the front and above

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ZOTAC MAGNUS EAMAX395C Image: ZOTAC Japan product gallery

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MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG

Core Ultra 9 386H / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro

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ZOTAC MAGNUS EAMAX395C

Ryzen AI Max+ 395 / 128GB LPDDR5X / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Home

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Memory
Storage

6Can I upgrade and connect everything?

MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG

Memory is upgradeable Yes
Storage is upgradeable Yes
Security lock also restricts bottom access

ZOTAC MAGNUS EAMAX395C

Memory is upgradeable No
Storage is upgradeable Yes
Security lock also restricts bottom access Not available

7Is it good value?

MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG

Not available

ZOTAC MAGNUS EAMAX395C

Not available

8Will it be dependable?

MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG

Network boot stack was disabled by default

ZOTAC MAGNUS EAMAX395C

Network boot stack was disabled by default Not available

References

MSI. Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG US SKU specifications. Product page. Accessed September 6, 2026.

Configuration: Core Ultra 9 386H / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro

Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
Level1Techs. Finally! Panther Lake! A Quick Look at the Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG. Video review. May 31, 2026. Accessed September 6, 2026.

Configuration: Core Ultra 9 386H / 32GB DDR5-5600 / 1TB Phison SSD / Windows 11 Pro. BIOS EB211IMS.1A20 dated March 4, 2026 shown. Power profile unconfirmed.

Disclosure: Reviewer thanks MSI for access to the hardware; whether the unit was loaned or retained is unclear. Affiliate link disclosed.
ZOTAC. MAGNUS EAMAX395C Windows configuration. Product page. Accessed September 6, 2026.

Configuration: Ryzen AI Max+ 395 / 128GB LPDDR5X / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Home

Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
ZOTAC. EAMAX395C family user manual. Product page. Accessed September 6, 2026.

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Specification differences

Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications

Higher listed specifications for MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG

Uses a smaller 0.51 liter enclosure

Higher listed specifications for ZOTAC MAGNUS EAMAX395C

Supports 32 GB more memory
Provides 3 storage slots versus 1

Verified specifications

Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status

Processor

Specification	Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG	MAGNUS EAMAX395C
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 9 386H	AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Cores / threads	16 / 16	16 / 32
Processor default TDP	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
Integrated graphics	Intel Graphics	AMD Radeon 8060S

Memory and storage

Specification	Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG	MAGNUS EAMAX395C
Memory type	DDR5 SO-DIMM	LPDDR5X-8000 onboard
Maximum memory	96 GB	128 GB
Upgradeable memory	Yes	No
Storage slots	1	3

Connectivity

Specification	Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG	MAGNUS EAMAX395C
Ethernet	2 x Intel I226-V 2.5GbE	2 x 2.5Gbps Ethernet
Wireless	Wi-Fi 7; adapter model and Bluetooth version unconfirmed for this SKU	Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4; module unconfirmed
USB4	Yes	Yes
Thunderbolt	Yes	No

Size and price

Specification	Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG	MAGNUS EAMAX395C
Enclosure volume	0.51 liters	2.65 liters
List price	Not published	Not published
Product class	Not assigned	Not assigned