Reviewers Liked
- Fast Core i53470T processor, Compact chassis, Good connectivity, Room for user upgrades, Keeps cool and quiet
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Plastic chassis looks dated, Operating system not included, Slow 5,400RPM hard disk
Zotac Zbox ID89 Plus
83
TechSpot is supported by its audience. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more.
Expert reviews and ratings
By micromart.co.uk
on
Zotac is one of the leading names in the mini-PC market, releasing periodically updated Intel and AMD based systems under the Zbox moniker. This latest one, the Zbox ID89 Plus, uses an Intel Ivy Bridge desktop CPU and the H61 Express chipset.The system...
By tbreak.ae
on
The Zotac ZBOX ID89 Plus performs very well, although I'm wondering who will need it. On the one hand the Core i5 processor is too powerful to just be used as an HTPC as most other lower-end processors can easily handle 1080p video. Unless, of course,...
By HardwareHeaven
on
and Rating ZOTAC have used a similar chassis to the one used here on the ID89-Plus for a while now and so have it refined to a level which feels nice and solid. As before the high shine surfaces used on the top and bottom fit well and whether we...
By Bit-tech.net
on
The Ivy Bridge CPU at the heart of the ID89 Plus is clearly its strongest selling point, as it means Zotac is able to cram lots of computational power into a tiny space. The same CPU can be found powering all-in-one systems that cost upwards of £800,...
By HotHardware
on
Most mini PCs bring underpowered CPUs to the SFF party, but in this case, processor performance was anything but weak. The Core i5 3470T in the ZBOX ID89 Plus was a primary reason why the system scored well in the majority of our benchmarks,...
By HEXUS.net
on
Zotac has delivered on its primary promise; the Zbox ID89 Plus delivers a substantial amount of CPU processing power in a very compact design. Ideally suited to the living room, this mini PC is able to deliver a true desktop experience and, despite the...
By HardwareHeaven
on
ZOTAC have used a similar chassis to the one used here on the ID89-Plus for a while now and so have it refined to a level which feels nice and solid. As before the high shine surfaces used on the top and bottom fit well and whether we have the unit...
By PC INpact
on
Zotac continue de multiplier les modèles de Mini PC tout en ne gardant que quelques châssis qui se veulent simples et efficaces. Les derniers nés de la marque exploitent un chipset H61 et un processeur basse consommation de la gamme Core de chez...
Pros:
Cons: