Dell OptiPlex 7040 Black
Dell
26 Overall Score
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ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI Black 2024
ASUS
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 7040 Black
No customer feedback yet
ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI Black 2024
70 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
This mini PC generally receives high praise for its compact size, quiet operation, and good performance for business and home use. Many users appreciate the multiple connectivity options and the ability to upgrade storage. However, there are significant reliability concerns, with two verified reviewers reporting power failures within a month of use, and one mentioning lag after prolonged sleep mode.
Pros
- Compact and quiet design
- Good performance for business use
- Multiple connectivity options (TB4, USB 3.2, HDMI)
- Upgradable storage (NVMe and 2.5" SATA)
- Runs cool
Cons
- Power failure issues within a month
- Lag after prolonged sleep mode
- Limited USB ports
- Reliability concerns
Build quality 2
Performance 6
Quiet operation 5
Connectivity 4
Value for money 3
Storage upgradability 2
Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Compact
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 7040 | ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 120W★ |
| Weight | 4.85 kg | 5.44 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 3★ |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | DisplayPort 2.1 via Thunderbolt |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 1 x RJ45 LAN |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 7040 Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average cpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average ram (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average port selection (13th percentile)13th %ile
ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI Black 2024
- Strong storage (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong port selection (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Pricing
Dell OptiPlex 7040 Black
No current pricing available
ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI Black 2024
Verdict
Winner: ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI
Scores 75 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.
