Dell OptiPlex 7020 MFF Black 2024
Apple Mac mini M4 Pro Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 7020 MFF Black 2024
This Dell OptiPlex Micro is a compact powerhouse praised for its speed, ample RAM (32GB), and storage options. Users appreciate its small form factor for tight spaces, but note that the audio jack placement on the front is awkward for desktop speakers. A few concerns include heat buildup on the back after extended use and difficulty registering the warranty due to a missing service tag sticker.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Ample 32GB RAM
- Compact form factor
- Good storage options
- Built-in WiFi 6e
Cons
- Front audio jack placement
- Heat buildup on back
- Warranty registration issues
- Missing service tag sticker
- BIOS access requires Windows
Apple Mac mini M4 Pro Silver 2024
The Mac Mini M4 Pro is widely praised as a compact yet powerful machine, ideal for creative work like video editing, music production, and app development. Users highlight its silent operation, impressive speed, and seamless integration with other Apple devices. A few note the lack of USB-A ports as a minor inconvenience, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Compact size
- Silent operation
- Powerful performance
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Handles creative workloads easily
Cons
- No USB-A ports
- Requires adapters for legacy devices
Scores
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 7020 MFF | Apple Mac mini M4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 14500T | Apple M4 Pro★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Apple M4 Pro 16-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Storage 2 | 256 GB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | NVMe SSD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 90W | 155W★ |
| Weight | 3.17 kg | 0.68 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 5★ |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 5 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 3 x Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 1.4b | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort 1.4a | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 7020 MFF Black 2024
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong port selection (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
Apple Mac mini M4 Pro Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average storage (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 28 specs.