Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF 2018, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 500GB SSD, Black
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF 2018, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 500GB SSD, Black
The Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF is a compact desktop that comes with an Intel i5-8500 processor and includes a keyboard and mouse. However, it lacks an optical drive and does not include Ethernet or Wi-Fi cards, though it has an M.2 slot for Wi-Fi installation. Users appreciate the processor but note missing connectivity and drive features.
Pros
- Intel i5-8500 processor included
- keyboard and mouse included
- compact form factor
Cons
- no optical drive included
- no Ethernet card included
- no Wi-Fi card included
- Wi-Fi card must be installed separately
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
The MINISFORUM mini PCs receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their powerful performance, silent operation, and compact design. Users highlight excellent build quality, easy setup, and responsive customer support, with one reviewer noting a quick repair turnaround. A minor drawback is the Mediatek WiFi card lacking Linux support, requiring a USB adapter.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Silent operation
- Compact and elegant design
- Excellent build quality
- Easy setup
Cons
- Mediatek WiFi card not supported on Linux
- No dedicated travel case available
Scores
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF | Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5-8500 | AMD Ryzen 7 255★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | AMD Radeon 780M★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 2 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 500 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 120W★ |
| Weight | 3.70 kg | 1.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 4 | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF 2018, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 500GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average ram (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average cpu (30th percentile)
- Below average port selection (33rd percentile)
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong cpu (65th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.