Lenovo ThinkCentre M-Series Tiny vs Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor
Lenovo ThinkCentre M-Series Tiny, Ryzen 3, 16GB, 128GB SSD, Black
Lenovo
25 Overall Score
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Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor 2021, Core i7-9700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Dell
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkCentre M-Series Tiny, Ryzen 3, 16GB, 128GB SSD, Black
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Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor 2021, Core i7-9700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
82 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The Dell OptiPlex 3070 SFF is generally well-received, with many users praising its performance, compact design, and value as a refurbished unit. However, a few reviewers noted issues like a missing hard drive error and lower-quality included accessories. Overall, it's seen as a solid choice for office work and light tasks.
Pros
- Excellent performance with i7 processor
- Compact and space-saving design
- Great value for a refurbished unit
- Fast SSD storage
- Generous 32GB RAM
Cons
- Low-quality included keyboard and mouse
- Missing hard drive error on some units
- Only one internal 2.5" drive bay
- No built-in Wi-Fi (dongle required)
- Unnecessary accessories increase cost
Performance 6
Value for money 5
Build quality 4
Included accessories 3
Reliability 2
Storage 4
Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Compact
Workstation
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M-Series Tiny | Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 3 Processor | Intel Core i7 9700★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | — | 8★ |
| Frequency | — | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | micro-tower | sff |
| Weight | — | 5.39 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 4★ |
| USB Ports | — | 8★ |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort | Display Port | 1x DisplayPort 1.2 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Ethernet (RJ-45) | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkCentre M-Series Tiny, Ryzen 3, 16GB, 128GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average gpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average port selection (18th percentile)18th %ile
Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor 2021, Core i7-9700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor
Scores 71 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 22 specs.