Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q 2017, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 500GB HDD, Luna Grey
Lenovo
72 Overall Score
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Dell OptiPlex 5040 2016, Core i7-6700, 480GB, 480GB SSD, Black
Dell
57 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q 2017, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 500GB HDD, Luna Grey
83 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
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
Value for money 7
Compactness 5
Performance 8
Gaming capability 4
Accessories and cables 4
Reliability and stability 6
Dell OptiPlex 5040 2016, Core i7-6700, 480GB, 480GB SSD, Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Compact
Business
Home Office
Developer
Workstation
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q | Dell OptiPlex 5040 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 6700T | Intel Core i7 6700★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 48 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 480 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 480 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | 500 GB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| Weight | 2.43 kg | 5.44 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 4★ | — |
| USB Ports | 6★ | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort | 2x DP 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q 2017, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 500GB HDD, Luna Grey
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Dell OptiPlex 5040 2016, Core i7-6700, 480GB, 480GB SSD, Black
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
- Below average port selection (22nd percentile)
- Below average storage (22nd percentile)
- Below average cpu (25th percentile)
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q 2017, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 500GB HDD, Luna Grey
No current pricing available
Dell OptiPlex 5040 2016, Core i7-6700, 480GB, 480GB SSD, Black
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q
Scores 72 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 26 specs.
