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MagyarBlackview MP200 Mini PC review - Small desktop PC with Intel Core i5-11400H in an attractive case
Many buyers know Blackview more as a smartphone and tablet manufacturer, but at this point Blackview also includes several Mini PCs in its portfolio. There is now also the MP200, even though it isn't quite up to date anymore with its slightly aged Intel Core i5-11400H processor. But the performance is still sufficient to handle everyday tasks in most cases. More modern SoCs often deliver a better performance with a lower power consumption here. Yet the native 6-core processor with its 12 threads still turns out to be a good multi-talent for everyday work. The Intel Core i5-11400H is accompanied by 16 GB of working memory and a storage solution with a 512-GB capacity. Windows 11 Professional is preinstalled and included in the price. The Mini PC is currently offered on sale for 360 Euros (~$395), which is a fair price. In terms of the regular price, Blackview is asking for 540 Euros (~$593), which seems a bit ambitious in our opinion.
In this review, we compare the Blackview MP200 against some known competitors that we already examined in detail previously. You can find a list of the comparison devices for this review in the table below.
Possible Competitors in Comparison
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Height | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73.8 % | 08/2023 | Blackview MP200 i5-11400H, UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) | 678 g | 75.5 mm | |
| 83.7 % | 05/2023 | Morefine M600, 6600U R5 6600U, Radeon 660M | 768 g | 40.6 mm | |
| 81.7 % | 05/2023 | Minisforum Venus Series UM560 XT R5 5600H, Vega 7 | 652 g | 48 mm | |
| 80.6 % | 07/2023 | Geekom Mini IT11, i7-11390H i7-11390H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 536 g | 48 mm | |
| 73.4 % | 04/2023 | ACEMagician ACE-CK10-8259U i5-8259U, Iris Plus Graphics 655 | 449 g | 50 mm | |
| 70.9 % | 12/2022 | Minipc Union NiPoGi CK10 - 10810U i7-10810U, UHD Graphics 620 | 468 g | 50 mm | |
09/2022 | Minipc Union Ace Magician TK11-A0 i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 586 g | 53 mm |
Blackview MP200 in Detail
Case - Attractive plastic housing
Visually, the Blackview MP200 is very attractive. Some golden accents loosen up the completely black case, providing it with high-quality looks. This impression is haptically confirmed by the comfortable soft-touch surfaces. However, the selection of materials is solely limited to plastic, with metal used only for the stand.
At a weight of 678 grams (~1.5 lb), the Blackview MP200 is the second heaviest device in our comparison. In addition, we also see significantly larger dimensions compared to other Mini PCs here.
Equipment - The simple standard
The Blackview MP200 doesn't offer anything exceptional in terms of the connection equipment. A total of five USB connections is sufficient, even though USB4 or Thunderbolt is not included. Displays can be connected via DisplayPort or HDMI, so together with the USB-C ports, you can connect up to three displays simultaneously.
Communication
As communication module in the MP200, Blackview uses the Wi-Fi 6 AX201 module from Intel, supporting only network connections in the 2.4 and 5-GHz frequency bands. The communication module also supports Bluetooth 5.2 connections. In the test, our test unit does fairly well, placing far ahead in our comparison. Wired connections are also possible using the RJ45 port, but you have to be content with Gbit speeds here as well.
We use our Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 test router for this test.
Accessories
The box includes all the important necessities such as the 120-Watt charger and the high-quality metal stand. An HDMI cable is also included with the Blackview.
Maintenance
The case of the Blackview MP200 can be opened with relative ease. The side cover is connected to the case with two screws at the bottom. After those have been removed, you can simply slide down the side cover to remove it. Inside, you will find the working memory and storage solution in form of the M.2 SSD. While it is equipped with only a single RAM module, you can add a second module later. In terms of the storage, the PC will also fit a second module in the 2.5-inch format in addition to the M.2 SSD. If you want to replace the WLAN module, the PC has to be disassembled further, but this is basically doable with some careful touch.
Performance - Intel Core i5-11400H offers 6 coves and 12 threads
The Blackview MP200 is based on the Intel Core i5-11400H, which provides a solid performance in everyday operation. As the integrated graphics unit, there is only an Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 with 16 EUs.
Test Conditions
We ran all the performance tests using the "Highest Performance" power profile. We did not modify the power consumption of the SoC, leaving the default BIOS settings. Other power profiles were only used for the power consumption and noise level measurements according to our test criteria.
Processor
The Blackview MP200 is based on the Intel Core i5-11400H. The SoC has six native computing cores and is able to process a total of twelve threads in parallel. Due to its six cores, the Blackview MP200 is able to keep up well with the Morefine M600. AMD's new Ryzen 5 6600U isn't much faster here and can even be surpassed in the single-core performance. This makes it clear that the Intel Core i5-11400H won't belong to the scrap heap for a long time and still delivers a solid performance.
The short-term power consumption (PL2) is specified at 65 watts, and during constant load (PL1) 45 watts can be consumed. While the Blackview MP600 is able to reach the PL2 value, it can only use it for a very short time. We don't see any problems with the Blackview MP200 running the processor with the PL1 value.
You can find additional comparisons and benchmarks in our CPU comparison chart.
* ... smaller is better
AIDA64: FP32 Ray-Trace | FPU Julia | CPU SHA3 | CPU Queen | FPU SinJulia | FPU Mandel | CPU AES | CPU ZLib | FP64 Ray-Trace | CPU PhotoWorxx
Blackview MP200 vs. Cinebench R15 Multi Loop
We use the Cinebench R15 constant loop test to get a first impression of the efficiency of the cooling system in combination with the power target of the SoC. We see here that the Blackview MP200 is unable to maintain the performance constant throughout. After the third run, the performance stabilizes at around 1,586 points.
System Performance
In the synthetic benchmarks, the Blackview MP200 seems to have some increasing difficulties asserting itself against the competitors. In the PCMark10 and Crossmark, our test unit slips to the middle of the field. In the RAM tests, it gets even harder, since having only a single 16-GB SO-DIMM module also corresponds to only half the storage bandwidth, which limits the system. However, we are still able to attest a good working speed subjectively in everyday operation.
* ... smaller is better
DPC Latencies
In this test, the Blackview MP200 initially shows some good results. When opening several tabs in the Edge browser and playing our 4K test video, we don't see any critical latencies yet. Only when we start Prime95 do we see them increase slightly, but the latencies then don't increase further.
| DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95 | |
| Minipc Union NiPoGi CK10 - 10810U | |
| ACEMagician ACE-CK10-8259U | |
| Blackview MP200 | |
| Morefine M600, 6600U | |
| Minisforum Venus Series UM560 XT | |
| Minipc Union Ace Magician TK11-A0 | |
| Geekom Mini IT11, i7-11390H | |
* ... smaller is better
Storage Solution
Blackview has equipped the MP200 with a 512-GB NVMe SSD. The installed model uses the NVMe connection and offers fairly solid transfer rates. It is connected via the M.2 connection (PCIe 3.0 x4). However, this is only sufficient for a place in the middle of the field of competitors, even though the distance to first place is not far at only 10%. The PC allows you to insert a second storage module in the 2.5-inch format.
You can find additional comparisons and benchmarks in our comparison table.
* ... smaller is better
Disk Throttling: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8
Graphics Card
With the Intel Core i5-11400H in the Blackview MP200, the Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 with 16 EUs is used as integrated graphics unit. The performance is mainly influenced by the working memory used here, so that it is unable to develop its full performance. But even if we add a second module of working memory, we still have to recognize that the integrated graphics unit is only suitable for simple 2D reproduction. In the direct comparison, it is only sufficient to surpass the NiPoGi CK10, which is also only equipped with a single SO-DIMM module.
You can find additional comparisons and benchmarks in our GPU comparison chart.
| Unigine Valley 1.0 | |
| 1920x1080 Extreme HD DirectX AA:x8 | |
| Minisforum Venus Series UM560 XT | |
| Minipc Union Ace Magician TK11-A0 | |
| Geekom Mini IT11, i7-11390H | |
| Morefine M600, 6600U | |
| ACEMagician ACE-CK10-8259U | |
| Blackview MP200 | |
| Minipc Union NiPoGi CK10 - 10810U | |
| 1920x1080 Extreme HD Preset OpenGL AA:x8 | |
| Minipc Union Ace Magician TK11-A0 | |
| Minisforum Venus Series UM560 XT | |
| Geekom Mini IT11, i7-11390H | |
| Morefine M600, 6600U | |
| ACEMagician ACE-CK10-8259U | |
| Blackview MP200 | |
| 3DMark 05 Standard | 23648 points | |
| 3DMark 06 Standard Score | 12452 points | |
| 3DMark Vantage P Result | 7190 points | |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 1933 points | |
| 3DMark Ice Storm Standard Score | 24119 points | |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score | 8223 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Score | 1151 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Extreme Score | 544 points | |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 404 points | |
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Gaming Performance
As mentioned above, you should only demand simple 2D tasks from the Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7. The performance of the iGPU is simply insufficient for gaming. Other Mini PCs that are equipped for example with an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX such as the Geekom AS 6, the Morefine M600, or the Ace Magican AM08 Pro offer noticeably more performance here.
| The Witcher 3 | |
| 1024x768 Low Graphics & Postprocessing | |
| Morefine M600, 6600U | |
| Minisforum Venus Series UM560 XT | |
| Minipc Union Ace Magician TK11-A0 | |
| Geekom Mini IT11, i7-11390H | |
| ACEMagician ACE-CK10-8259U | |
| Blackview MP200 | |
| 1920x1080 High Graphics & Postprocessing (Nvidia HairWorks Off) | |
| Minipc Union Ace Magician TK11-A0 | |
| Minisforum Venus Series UM560 XT | |
| Morefine M600, 6600U | |
| Geekom Mini IT11, i7-11390H | |
| ACEMagician ACE-CK10-8259U | |
| Blackview MP200 | |
| GTA V | |
| 1024x768 Lowest Settings possible | |
| Morefine M600, 6600U | |
| Minisforum Venus Series UM560 XT | |
| Geekom Mini IT11, i7-11390H | |
| Minipc Union Ace Magician TK11-A0 | |
| Blackview MP200 | |
| ACEMagician ACE-CK10-8259U | |
| Minipc Union NiPoGi CK10 - 10810U | |
| 1920x1080 High/On (Advanced Graphics Off) AA:2xMSAA + FX AF:8x | |
| Morefine M600, 6600U | |
| Minisforum Venus Series UM560 XT | |
| Geekom Mini IT11, i7-11390H | |
| Minipc Union Ace Magician TK11-A0 | |
| ACEMagician ACE-CK10-8259U | |
| Blackview MP200 | |
| Minipc Union NiPoGi CK10 - 10810U | |
| low | med. | high | ultra | |
| GTA V (2015) | 59.3 | 46.9 | 8.59 | 3.55 |
| The Witcher 3 (2015) | 24.5 | 8.3 | ||
| Dota 2 Reborn (2015) | 98.7 | 53.7 | 22.6 | 20.9 |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) | 14 | 6.55 | 4.66 | |
| X-Plane 11.11 (2018) | 29.1 | 17.2 | 15.8 | |
| Far Cry 5 (2018) | 16 | 7 | 7 | |
| Strange Brigade (2018) | 31.5 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 15 |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018) | 15.8 | 6.7 | ||
| Far Cry New Dawn (2019) | 15 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Borderlands 3 (2019) | 13.4 | 5.77 | 3.3 |
Emissions - Audible CPU fan
Noise Levels
The behavior of the Blackview MP200 in our noise level measurements is very conspicuous. Without any load, we initially don't see any problems yet, and the PC runs silently. However, under average load, our measurement device shows a clearly audible 46 dB(A). Under full load, the Blackview MP200 becomes even significantly louder at up to 51.8 dB(A). In addition, the high frequency of the fan noise makes it subjectively sound even louder. In combination with the temperatures that we discuss below, we ask ourselves why the manufacturer didn't invest a bit more time to create a more balanced fan curve.
Noise Level
| Idle |
| 25.3 / 25.3 / 25.3 dB(A) |
| Load |
| 46 / 51.8 dB(A) |
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30 dB silent 40 dB(A) audible 50 dB(A) loud |
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min:  , med:  , max:  Earthworks M23R (15 cm distance) environment noise: 25.1 dB(A) | ||
| Blackview MP200 i5-11400H, UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) | Morefine M600, 6600U R5 6600U, Radeon 660M | Minisforum Venus Series UM560 XT R5 5600H, Vega 7 | ACEMagician ACE-CK10-8259U i5-8259U, Iris Plus Graphics 655 | Minipc Union NiPoGi CK10 - 10810U i7-10810U, UHD Graphics 620 | Minipc Union Ace Magician TK11-A0 i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | Geekom Mini IT11, i7-11390H i7-11390H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noise | 2% | -3% | -2% | -2% | -9% | -2% | |
| off / environment * | 25.1 | 29.4 -17% | 30 -20% | 29.6 -18% | 30.4 -21% | 30.28 -21% | 29.7 -18% |
| Idle Minimum * | 25.3 | 29.4 -16% | 30.3 -20% | 29.7 -17% | 30.8 -22% | 31.82 -26% | 30.2 -19% |
| Idle Average * | 25.3 | 29.4 -16% | 30.5 -21% | 29.8 -18% | 30.9 -22% | 32.27 -28% | 30.2 -19% |
| Idle Maximum * | 25.3 | 29.5 -17% | 30.6 -21% | 29.8 -18% | 30.9 -22% | 33.17 -31% | 30.2 -19% |
| Load Average * | 46 | 29.6 36% | 32.5 29% | 33.5 27% | 31 33% | 35.82 22% | 30.6 33% |
| Load Maximum * | 51.8 | 29.6 43% | 33.2 36% | 33.6 35% | 31 40% | 37.1 28% | 36.4 30% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 30.5 |
* ... smaller is better
Temperatures
The plastic case of the Blackview MP200 hardly warms up under load. There are some small openings for taking in cold air at the front and bottom of the case (when using the stand). The cooling system is able to provide stable cooling to the processor under load, even if the noise level is a disadvantage here. Perhaps a few more openings in the case would allow for better cooling here. At a maximum of 87 °C (189 °F), we measure a maximum temperature that gives no reason for concern.
Power Consumption
A large advantage of Mini PCs compared to regular desktop computers is the low power consumption. Basically, the Blackview MP200 is also efficient, but the competitors do even better here. During idle operation, our measurement device shows between 9 and 19.9 watts, which is relatively high. Under average load, we note almost 31 watts, making our test unit look slightly better here. But under short load, the power consumption jumps up to 97.8 watts, which we see in none of the other Mini-PC in our comparison chart.
Rated at a maximum of 120 watts, the charger is fortunately large enough and doesn't have any problems to stably provide a sufficient amount of power to the PC. It is also able to handle the brief load peaks.
| Off / Standby | 0.8 / 0.05 Watt |
| Idle | 9 / 10.6 / 19.9 Watt |
| Load |
30.9 / 97.8 Watt |
   
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| Blackview MP200 i5-11400H, UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) | Morefine M600, 6600U R5 6600U, Radeon 660M | Minisforum Venus Series UM560 XT R5 5600H, Vega 7 | ACEMagician ACE-CK10-8259U i5-8259U, Iris Plus Graphics 655 | Minipc Union NiPoGi CK10 - 10810U i7-10810U, UHD Graphics 620 | Minipc Union Ace Magician TK11-A0 i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | Geekom Mini IT11, i7-11390H i7-11390H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | Average Intel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) | Average of class Mini PC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 5% | 21% | 13% | 49% | 37% | 30% | 21% | -10% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 9 | 8 11% | 6.6 27% | 8.1 10% | 4.8 47% | 3.4 62% | 7.3 19% | 7.43 ? 17% | 9.75 ? -8% |
| Idle Average * | 10.6 | 8.7 18% | 6.8 36% | 8.4 21% | 4.9 54% | 5.7 46% | 7.8 26% | 9.37 ? 12% | 11.7 ? -10% |
| Idle Maximum * | 19.9 | 8.8 56% | 7.2 64% | 13.8 31% | 5.5 72% | 7 65% | 8.4 58% | 12.8 ? 36% | 14.7 ? 26% |
| Load Average * | 30.9 | 54.6 -77% | 45.1 -46% | 43.1 -39% | 23 26% | 36.5 -18% | 28.7 7% | 27.1 ? 12% | 51.9 ? -68% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 44.8 | ||||||||
| Load Maximum * | 97.8 | 83.2 15% | 73.4 25% | 55.9 43% | 54 45% | 68 30% | 61.1 38% | 69.8 ? 29% | 86 ? 12% |
* ... smaller is better
Power Consumption With External Monitor
Pros
Cons
Verdict - An attractive exterior with a solid performance
The Blackview MP200 is currently a good Mini PC for office tasks that can even be more CPU intensive at times. The Intel Core i5-11400H with its six cores is fast enough to keep up with an AMD Ryzen 5 6600U. On the other hand, the working memory equipment, which is less than optimal, causes a slight drop in the performance, which is also reflected in the 3D performance. Adding a second SO-DIMM module is possible without any problems or a lot of effort and will lead to a slightly higher performance of the Mini PC.
The Blackview MP200 is a solid office PC with a fast processor, but the cooling could still use some improvement.
Considering the tasks it is designed for, the Blackview MP200 is well equipped with 16 GB of working memory and a 512-GB SSD. But the cooling system definitely deserves some critique, since it gets clearly too loud in our opinion. Those who don't always use the Power Saving mode when working will have an audible source of noise on their desk.
The Mini PC is able to score with its attractive design that still gives a high-quality impression despite using a plastic case. Neither the visuals nor the haptics give any reason for complaint. While a metal case would improve the quality impression further, it would also lead to a significantly higher purchase price. For a hefty manufacturer price of 546 Euros (~$599), you still have to accept some compromises: In terms of the selection of connections, the Blackview MP200 only offers the standard, unfortunately also lacking Thunderbolt. The competitor from Morefine (MP600 6600U) is able to score in this regard, thus expanding the usage scenarios in everyday work immensely.
Pride and Availability
The Blackview MP200 is currently available on sale directly from the manufacturer for $399, shipped directly from Hongkong. Amazon offers the Blackview MP200 for $599. There is currently also an additional $30 coupon, reducing the purchase price to $569.
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07/29/2023 v7
Sebastian Bade
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