Dell OptiPlex 3020 Tiny vs HP Elite Mini 800 G9
Dell OptiPlex 3020 Tiny, Core i5-4570T, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2023, Core i7-14700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
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
HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2023, Core i7-14700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The HP Elite Mini 800 is widely praised for its compact size, fast performance, and excellent value for money. Users upgrading from older desktops appreciate the small footprint, multiple ports, and compatibility with VGA monitors. However, a few negative reviews highlight issues with the included wired keyboard and mouse, a modified SSD from a third-party seller, and power supply limitations when charging high-draw devices.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving design
- Fast performance for work and data analysis
- Excellent value for money
- Multiple ports including VGA and HDMI
- Easy setup and upgrade options
Cons
- Wired keyboard and mouse included
- Potential SSD modification by third-party seller
- Power supply limitations with high-draw devices
- Front USB port placement preference
- Bluetooth driver issues reported
Scores
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 3020 Tiny | HP Elite Mini 800 G9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel 4th Generation Core i5 | Intel Core i7 14700★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.9 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 33 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel UHD 770 Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | — | 120W★ |
| Weight | 11.34 kg | 3.17 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 5 |
| HDMI | 0 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| 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
HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2023, Core i7-14700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 25 specs.