Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro 2017, Core i5-7500T, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro 2017, Core i5-7500T, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
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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 3050 Micro | Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5-7500T | AMD Ryzen 7 255★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics | 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 | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | micro-tower | mini |
| PSU | 65W | 120W★ |
| Weight | 1.18 kg | 1.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 1.4 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro 2017, Core i5-7500T, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average cpu (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (25th 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
Pricing
Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro 2017, Core i5-7500T, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.