Dell OptiPlex 3020 Tiny vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q
Dell OptiPlex 3020 Tiny, Core i5-4570T, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q 2017, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 500GB HDD, Luna Grey
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 3020 Tiny, Core i5-4570T, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Users generally find this refurbished Dell Optiplex a good value for basic work or home labs, with one praising its easy upgrade path and Windows 11 compatibility. However, a critical review reports missing wireless antenna hardware, making wireless keyboard and mouse unusable. The overall sentiment is mixed, with strong satisfaction from some but a significant hardware omission issue that could frustrate buyers.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Easy upgrade path
- Good for basic work and homelabs
- Windows 11 compatible
Cons
- Missing wireless antenna
- Wireless keyboard and mouse unusable
- Hardware omission issue
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
Scores
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 3020 Tiny | Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel 4th Generation Core i5 | Intel Core i7 6700T★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 4★ |
| Frequency | 2.9 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600★ | Intel HD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 48 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | 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 | 11.34 kg | 2.43 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 4★ |
| USB Ports | 6 | 6 |
| HDMI | 0 | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | 1x Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 3020 Tiny, Core i5-4570T, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
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)
Verdict
Scores 72 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.