Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Black 2016
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q Black 2017
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Black 2016
The Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF is seen as a good value for the price, perfect for light server or browsing tasks. Users appreciate its small form factor and ease of upgrade. However, one reviewer mentioned missing parts upon shipping, indicating occasional quality control issues. Overall, it's recommended for those needing a compact secondary computer.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Compact small form factor
- Easy to upgrade and work on
- Perfect for light server or browsing tasks
- Good performance with i5-6500 and 16GB RAM
Cons
- Missing parts upon delivery
- Quality control issues reported
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q Black 2017
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 7040 SFF | Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5 12400T★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 18 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel HD Graphics |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Storage 2 | 2 TB★ | 500 GB |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD | HDD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| Weight | 6.03 kg | 7.94 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 4★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 6 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort | DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Black 2016
- Strong storage (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong reliability (69th percentile)
- Strong gpu (68th percentile)
- Below average cpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average social proof (23rd percentile)
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q Black 2017
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong reliability (69th percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 25 specs.