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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£80
  • Avg. price in US: ~$100
  • CPU socket: LGA 1150
  • Chipset: Intel H87
  • Form factor: Mini-ITX

Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

4.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the motherboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best motherboards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.8

Technical Score

10.0%

6.0

User score

Poor
3.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

2.0

Memory

16.0%

4.5

Platform & Features

16.0%

3.2

Storage

15.0%

6.4

Network

13.0%

1.9

Ports & USB

8.0%

1.5

Expansion

8.0%

5.2

Power & Cooling

5.0%

8.3

Audio

Poor
6.0

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

7.4

User reviews

30.0%

2.7

Popularity

User score:
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3.9
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2.9
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  • 3.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    9.0

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    1.0

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    4.6

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    1.0

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    1.0

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The Zotac H87-ITX WiFi A Series is a compact Mini-ITX motherboard built on the Intel H87 Express chipset, supporting 4th Generation Intel Core processors via the LGA1150 socket. It features two DDR3 DIMM slots for up to 16GB of 1600MHz RAM, a full-size PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot for discrete graphics, and robust storage options including four SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0/1/5/10 support and a dedicated mSATA slot. Key strengths include its versatile connectivity with dual Gigabit Ethernet, onboard 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, and multiple video outputs including HDMI, DVI, and DisplayPort. However, its primary drawbacks are the limited maximum memory capacity of 16GB and a lack of support for newer M.2 storage standards or ECC memory.

Technical Specifications of Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

2.0

Memory

16.0%

4.5

Platform & Features

16.0%

3.2

Storage

15.0%

6.4

Network

13.0%

1.9

Ports & USB

8.0%

1.5

Expansion

8.0%

5.2

Power & Cooling

5.0%

8.3

Audio

3.8
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has a technical score of 3.78 points, which is lower than that of 98.1% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

7.4

User reviews

30.0%

2.7

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.9
(18)
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2.9
(3)
United States
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3.8
(19)
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2.9
(3)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

6.0
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has a user score of 5.97 points, which is lower than that of 94.2% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you prefer a motherboard that has already been bought and reviewed by many other users.
2.7
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has a popularity of 2.7 points, which is lower than 62.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.0

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.8
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.8 points, which is lower than 97.1% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The brand that makes the motherboard.
When it matters: When you have a brand preference for support, BIOS, or build quality.

Importance: MEDIUM

Zotac
CPU socket
What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

Importance: HIGH

LGA 1150
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series uses the LGA 1150 CPU socket, which is less advanced than that of 90.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 6.6% of motherboards.
CPU platform

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Chipset
What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

Importance: HIGH

Intel H87
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series uses the Intel H87 chipset, which is less advanced than that of 96.9% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.3% of motherboards.
Form factor
What it is: The physical size standard of the motherboard, such as ATX or Micro-ATX.
When it matters: When you need the board to fit a specific case size.

Importance: HIGH

Mini-ITX
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has the Mini-ITX form factor, which is less versatile than that of 84.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 7.3% of motherboards.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: DDR5

DDR3
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series uses DDR3 memory, which is older than that of 86.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 13.4% of motherboards.
Memory slots
What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4

2
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has 2 Memory slots, which is fewer than 78.6% of motherboards and equal to 21.4% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

16 GB
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series supports up to 16 GB of memory, which is less than 98.2% of motherboards and equal to 1.6% of motherboards.
Memory channels
What it is: The memory channel configuration supported by the motherboard platform.
When it matters: When memory bandwidth matters for your build.

Importance: MEDIUM

2
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.5% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
What it is: The highest officially supported memory speed for the motherboard.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

1,600 MT/s
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series supports memory speeds up to 1600 MT/s, which is lower than that of 93.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 6.4% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=3

0
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has 0 M.2 sockets, which is fewer than 88.4% of motherboards and equal to 11.7% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
N. of SATA 3 connectors
What it is: The number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you plan to connect multiple SATA drives.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

4
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 5.6% of motherboards and equal to 46.3% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

0/1/5/10
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 31.8% of motherboards and equal to 68.2% of motherboards.
NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: LOW

no
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series does not support NVMe RAID. 59.8% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is equal to 68.5% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is equal to 55.6% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 3.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need more full-length expansion slots.

Importance: MEDIUM

1
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 40.6% of motherboards and equal to 26.7% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

Importance: HIGH

x16
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series uses x16 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is less flexible than that of 86.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 9.3% of motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
What it is: Shows whether the board can split PCIe lanes across multiple devices from one slot or link.
When it matters: When you plan multi-SSD adapters or more advanced expansion setups.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series does not support PCIe bifurcation. 61% of motherboards support this feature.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=8

6
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has 6 USB ports (rear I/O), which is fewer than 64.2% of motherboards and equal to 32.9% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

12
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has 12 USB ports (including headers), which is fewer than 72.4% of motherboards and equal to 16.6% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C devices connected without adapters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=1

0
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has 0 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is fewer than 64.6% of motherboards and equal to 35.4% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB-C ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C connectivity across the whole build.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2

0
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has 0 USB-C ports (including headers), which is fewer than 69.6% of motherboards and equal to 30.4% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is equal to 81.6% of motherboards.
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LAN speed
What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.5GbE

1 Gbps
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series supports LAN speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is lower than that of 50.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 49.1% of motherboards.
dual 1GbE ports
LAN controller
What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek RTL8111G + Intel I217-V
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series uses the Realtek RTL8111G + Intel I217-V LAN controller, which is less advanced than that of 72.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.1% of motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

Importance: LOW

2
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has 2 RJ45 ports, which is more than 85.6% of motherboards and equal to 13.5% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50.9% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: The supported Wi-Fi generation, such as Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7.
When it matters: When you care about wireless speed and router compatibility.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is older than that of 50.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.2% of motherboards.
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Audio codec
What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek ALC892
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series uses the Realtek ALC892 audio codec, which is less advanced than that of 80.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 8.5% of motherboards.
Audio channels
What it is: The audio channel configuration supported by the onboard sound solution.
When it matters: When you want surround sound from the motherboard audio outputs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 7.1

7.1
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=120 dB

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Headphone amp support
What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

Importance: LOW

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N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5

5
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has 5 3.5mm audio jacks, which is more than 49.8% of motherboards and equal to 36.8% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=12

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N. of CPU power connectors
What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=2

1
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has 1 CPU power connectors, which is equal to 54.5% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

2
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has 2 fan headers, which is fewer than 91.7% of motherboards and equal to 8.3% of motherboards.
Pump header
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes a dedicated header designed for a liquid-cooling pump.
When it matters: When you build with an AIO or custom liquid cooling loop.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series does not have a pump header. 77% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
What it is: The maximum current the dedicated pump header can supply.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the pump header can power your cooling setup.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2 A

0 A
Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series supports up to 0 A on the pump header, which is lower than that of 74.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 25.7% of motherboards.
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Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series vs the average motherboard

  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

    Importance: LOW

    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.2 vs 1
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
    When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes built-in Bluetooth for wireless peripherals and accessories.
    When it matters: When you want to connect wireless peripherals without an adapter.

    Importance: LOW

    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • More BIOS update options
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has more BIOS update options than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, Windows app, DOS, UEFI shell vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app). The average motherboard offers UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app BIOS update methods.
    Also lists UEFI shell BIOS update.
    What it is: The available ways to update the motherboard BIOS.
    When it matters: When you want easier BIOS maintenance and recovery.

    Importance: LOW

    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has more BIOS update options than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, Windows app, DOS, UEFI shell vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app). The average motherboard offers UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app BIOS update methods.UEFI utility, Windows app, DOS, UEFI shell vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app
  • Supports mSATA
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series supports mSATA, while the average motherboard does not. 1.9% of motherboards support mSATA.
    What it is: Shows whether the board includes an mSATA slot for older compact SATA-based storage devices.
    When it matters: When you use older mSATA storage devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series supports mSATA, while the average motherboard does not. 1.9% of motherboards support mSATA.
  • 135 mm shorter
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series is shorter than the average motherboard (170 mm vs 305 mm). The average motherboard height is 305 mm.
    What it is: The physical height of the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you check case fit or compare board size.

    Importance: LOW

    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series is shorter than the average motherboard (170 mm vs 305 mm). The average motherboard height is 305 mm.170 mm vs 305 mm
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has more DVI outputs than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: The number of DVI video outputs on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you plan to use older compatible monitors.

    Importance: LOW

    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has more DVI outputs than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 2x cheaper
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series is cheaper than the average motherboard (£80 vs £160).
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series is cheaper than the average motherboard (£80 vs £160).£80 vs £160
  • More BIOS update options
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has more BIOS update options than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, Windows app, DOS, UEFI shell vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app). The average motherboard offers UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app BIOS update methods.
  • Supports mSATA
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series supports mSATA, while the average motherboard does not. 1.9% of motherboards support mSATA.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has more DVI outputs than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • 135 mm shorter
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series is shorter than the average motherboard (170 mm vs 305 mm). The average motherboard height is 305 mm.
  • 74 mm narrower
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series is narrower than the average motherboard (170 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.

Total
Overall
Platform & Features
Storage
Ports & USB
Network
Power & Cooling
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel H87 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • No BIOS flashback support
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.8% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
  • Not suitable for gaming
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series is not suitable for gaming, while the average motherboard is. 86.3% of motherboards are suitable for gaming.
  • Older CPU socket
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has older CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,150 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Not ready for Windows 11
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series is not ready for Windows 11, while the average motherboard is. 77.1% of motherboards are ready for Windows 11.
  • No debug LED indicators
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series does not have debug LED indicators, while the average motherboard does. 78.8% of motherboards include debug LED indicators.
  • No automatic overclocking
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series does not support automatic overclocking, while the average motherboard does. 74% of motherboards support automatic overclocking.
    CPU auto-OC not supported
  • 8 years older release date
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series is older than the average motherboard (2,013 vs 2,021). The average motherboard was released in 2,021.
    June 2013
  • No TPM connector
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series does not have a TPM connector, while the average motherboard does. 86.7% of motherboards include a TPM connector.
  • Narrower Windows support
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has narrower Windows support than the average motherboard (Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP vs Windows 11, Windows 10). The average motherboard supports Windows 11, Windows 10.
  • 87.5% less maximum memory capacity
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (16 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
  • Older DDR memory generation
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has older DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR3 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 65.2% lower maximum RAM speed
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (1,600 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.
  • 67.6% lower overclocked RAM speed
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has a lower overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (1,600 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4,933 MT/s.
  • 2 fewer M.2 sockets
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has fewer M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • No NVMe RAID support
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • No PCIe bifurcation support
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series does not support PCIe bifurcation, while the average motherboard does. 61% of motherboards support PCIe bifurcation.
  • No multi-GPU support
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
    Single PCIe x16 slot only.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 2 fewer rear USB ports
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
  • 1 fewer rear USB-C ports
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has fewer rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
  • 3 fewer total USB connections
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (12 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 1 fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • Older HDMI version
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has older HDMI version than the average motherboard (1.4 vs 2.1). The average motherboard supports HDMI 2.1.
  • 1 fewer total USB-C connections
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has fewer total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    dual 1GbE ports
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has older Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (4 vs 5.4). The average motherboard supports Bluetooth 5.4.
  • More basic audio codec
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has more basic audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC892 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
  • 2 fewer ARGB headers
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
  • No pump header
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series does not have a pump header, while the average motherboard does. 77% of motherboards include a pump header.
  • 3 fewer fan headers
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has fewer fan headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.
  • No onboard RGB lighting
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series does not have onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does. 50.3% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
  • 1 fewer RGB headers
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has fewer RGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
  • 2 A lower pump header current limit
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has a lower pump header current than the average motherboard (0 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel H87 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
    When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

    Importance: HIGH

    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel H87 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.Intel H87 vs Intel B860
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    dual 1GbE ports
    What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 2.5GbE

    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • 87.5% less maximum memory capacity
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (16 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
    When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (16 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.16 GB vs 128 GB
  • 2 fewer M.2 sockets
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has fewer M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=3

    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has fewer M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.0 vs 2
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=4

    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.2 vs 4
  • No NVMe RAID support
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
    What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
    When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

    Importance: LOW

    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • 2 fewer rear USB ports
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8

    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.6 vs 8
  • Older DDR memory generation
    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has older DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR3 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: DDR5

    Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series has older DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR3 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.DDR3 vs DDR4
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What customers like about Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series?

  • Comprehensive feature set for its size, including built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, and dual LAN ports
  • Compact Mini-ITX form factor ideal for HTPC and small-form-factor (SFF) builds
  • Excellent storage options with support for multiple RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 10, 0+1) and an mSATA connector
  • High-quality physical layout and design that fits well in micro-PC cases
  • Functional BIOS that is well-suited for experienced users
  • Good connectivity options including S/PDIF out and HDMI

What customers dislike about Zotac H87 ITX WiFi A Series?

  • Reports of intermittent connectivity and power issues with USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports
  • Known software/firmware issues regarding HDMI 'silent stream' or audio loss when using integrated graphics
  • Limited fan control options, with some headers occasionally running at full speed regardless of settings
  • Close proximity of the USB 3.0 header to the CPU socket can cause clearance issues with larger coolers
  • Lack of overclocking support (typical of the H87 chipset)
  • Poor technical documentation and occasional quality control issues (e.g., faulty RAM slots or DOA units)

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