The desktop PC market has been subject to many challenges over the final few years. However,the miniaturization trend (including the introduction of the ultra-compact form factor - UCFF - NUCs) has provided some radiant spots. The recent introduction of the mini-STX (5x5) form factor has provided yet another option between the NUC and the mITX form factor for PC builders. The ECS LIVA One was one of the first mini-STX PCs to come to the market. MSI also introduced the Cubi 2 Plus models around the same time. The lineup consists of two models - the consumer-focused Cubi 2 Plus, and the commerce-focused Cubi 2 Plus vPro. Read on for our review of the two versions of the mini-PC.
Source: anandtech.com