Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q 2017, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 500GB HDD, Luna Grey
HP Tiny G3 2017, Core i5-7500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q 2017, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 500GB HDD, Luna Grey
The Lenovo ThinkCentre mini desktop is generally well-liked for its compact size, value for money, and ease of setup. Verified buyers report it works well for office tasks, video editing, and streaming, though it is not suitable for modern gaming. A few negative reviews mention missing accessories like a keyboard or mouse, and occasional sleep/wake issues or freezing after updates.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving design
- Good value for money
- Easy setup with Windows 11
- Solid for office and creative tasks
- Easy to dismantle and upgrade
Cons
- Not suitable for modern gaming
- Missing accessories in some units
- Sleep/wake issues reported
- Freezing after updates
- Slow performance noted by some
HP Tiny G3 2017, Core i5-7500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
The product receives mixed reviews with a significant number of users reporting severe issues like failure to turn on, graphics card not connected, spontaneous freezing, and overheating. A few customers praise its value and performance, but the majority of negative experiences highlight poor quality control and unreliable customer support. The return process is described as lengthy and frustrating.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good performance when working
- Fast and responsive customer service
- Well-packaged delivery
- Innovative component upgrade
Cons
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Graphics card not connected properly
- Overheating issues
- Failure to turn on
- Poor quality control
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q | HP Tiny G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 6700T★ | Intel 7th Generation Core i5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | 500 GB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| Weight | 2.43 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 4★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 6 | 6 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 0 |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 1 |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q 2017, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 500GB HDD, Luna Grey
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
HP Tiny G3 2017, Core i5-7500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gpu (71st percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average cpu (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 72 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.