Dell OptiPlex 5060 2018, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 5060 2018, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Users generally praise this refurbished Dell OptiPlex for its speed, easy setup, and good value. However, one reviewer reported a very poor experience with customer support and a weak WiFi adapter, while another noted slow upload speeds. Overall, the sentiment is positive but tempered by a few significant complaints.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
- Small form factor saves space
- Upgrade-friendly design
Cons
- Poor customer support experience
- Weak WiFi adapter
- Slow upload speeds
- DisplayPort confusion for multi-monitor setup
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 5060 | Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5-8500 | AMD Ryzen 7 255★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | AMD Radeon 780M★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 2 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 120W★ |
| Weight | — | 1.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 10★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | Display Port 1.2 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | USB Dongle | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 5060 2018, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average cpu (30th 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 13 of 26 specs.