Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro vs Apple Mac mini M2 Pro
Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro 2017, Core i5-6500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Dell
47 Overall Score
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Apple Mac mini M2 Pro 2023, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
Apple
62 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro 2017, Core i5-6500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro is generally well-received as a compact, affordable desktop for media streaming and light gaming. Most users praise its performance for the price, sturdy build, and included accessories like a WiFi dongle. However, a few reviewers experienced issues such as random freezing, a broken power button, or cosmetic damage, though these were often considered acceptable for a refurbished unit. Overall, it offers great value for home media and basic computing tasks.
Pros
- Compact and sturdy metal chassis
- Great performance for the price
- Includes WiFi dongle, keyboard, and mouse
- Handles 4K video streaming smoothly
- Quiet operation after power settings adjustment
Cons
- Random freezing issues on some units
- Power button may be defective
- Cosmetic damage on refurbished units
- Noisy fan at default settings
- Missing internal WiFi on some units
Performance 7
Build quality 5
Value for money 6
Reliability 4
Noise level 2
Included accessories 6
Apple Mac mini M2 Pro 2023, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Compact
Business
Developer
Home Office
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro | Apple Mac mini M2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 6500T | —★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | 4 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 530 | M2 Pro 16-core GPU★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| Weight | 2.72 kg | 1.28 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 4★ |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro 2017, Core i5-6500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Apple Mac mini M2 Pro 2023, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
- Strong gpu (66th percentile)
- Below average storage (29th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac mini M2 Pro
Scores 62 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 25 specs.