Dell OptiPlex 3020 Tiny vs Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus
Dell OptiPlex 3020 Tiny, Core i5-4570T, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
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
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 3020 Tiny | Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel 4th Generation Core i5 | AMD Ryzen 7 255★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 2.9 GHz | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | AMD Radeon 780M★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | 2 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | — | 120W★ |
| Weight | 11.34 kg | 1.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 0 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | 1x Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
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
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 port selection (65th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.