HP EliteDesk 800 G3 mini Black
Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 5 Black 2024
What Buyers Say
HP EliteDesk 800 G3 mini Black
The product receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its compact size, fast boot times, and good performance for office tasks, while others report issues with the included Wi-Fi dongle and peripherals like the keyboard and mouse. Some refurbished units have had problems, but overall it is seen as a good value for basic use.
Pros
- Compact mini size
- Fast boot and performance
- Good for office tasks
- Good value for money
Cons
- Wi-Fi dongle issues
- Keyboard and mouse stop working
- Refurbished unit problems
- High processor usage with basic tasks
Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 5 Black 2024
This tiny Lenovo ThinkCentre packs impressive speed and power into a compact form factor, making it an excellent upgrade for office work and even video editing. Users praise its quiet, fanless operation and easy setup, especially with the TIO monitor dock. A few noted a potential Remote Desktop issue with duplicate system IDs, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving design
- Fast performance for office and video editing
- Quiet fanless operation
- Easy setup with TIO monitor dock
- Excellent customer support and warranty
Cons
- Potential Remote Desktop issue with duplicate system IDs
- No CD drive included
- Limited upgradeability for tinkerers
- Slightly slower than high-end towers for gaming
Scores
Specifications
| HP EliteDesk 800 G3 mini | Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 6500 | Intel Core i5 14400T★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 20 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel UHD Graphics 730★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | — | 90W★ |
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 1.25 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 6 | 6 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 2x DP | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteDesk 800 G3 mini Black
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average storage (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 5 Black 2024
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong port selection (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
Pricing
HP EliteDesk 800 G3 mini Black
No current pricing available
Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 5 Black 2024
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 27 specs.
