Dell Optiplex 5040 SFF 2015, Core i5-6500, 8GB, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Dell Optiplex 5040 SFF 2015, Core i5-6500, 8GB, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
The product receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its value for money and performance for basic tasks like photo editing, but several verified buyers report that the actual PC has fewer ports than advertised and one unit failed after 90 days. The monitor size and included keyboard/mouse are appreciated, but false advertising is a recurring complaint.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Good for basic tasks like photo editing
- Nice monitor size
- Includes light-up keyboard and mouse
- Works well for elderly users
Cons
- Fewer ports than advertised
- False advertising on ports
- Unit died after 90 days
- Refurbished status not clearly stated
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 5040 SFF | Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 6th Gen | AMD Ryzen 7 255★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 530 | AMD Radeon 780M★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 8 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 |
| Storage 2 | 1 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 120W★ |
| Weight | 9.48 kg | 1.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 10★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.0b | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows |
Pros & Cons
Dell Optiplex 5040 SFF 2015, Core i5-6500, 8GB, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
- Strong port selection (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average cpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average gpu (21st 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 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.