Apple Mac mini MRTT2LL/A-2D-R-RB vs Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor
Apple Mac mini MRTT2LL/A-2D-R-RB 2018, Core i5-8500B, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Space Gray
Apple
43 Overall Score
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Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor 2021, Core i7-9700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Dell
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac mini MRTT2LL/A-2D-R-RB 2018, Core i5-8500B, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Space Gray
No customer feedback yet
Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor 2021, Core i7-9700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
82 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The Dell OptiPlex 3070 SFF is generally well-received, with many users praising its performance, compact design, and value as a refurbished unit. However, a few reviewers noted issues like a missing hard drive error and lower-quality included accessories. Overall, it's seen as a solid choice for office work and light tasks.
Pros
- Excellent performance with i7 processor
- Compact and space-saving design
- Great value for a refurbished unit
- Fast SSD storage
- Generous 32GB RAM
Cons
- Low-quality included keyboard and mouse
- Missing hard drive error on some units
- Only one internal 2.5" drive bay
- No built-in Wi-Fi (dongle required)
- Unnecessary accessories increase cost
Performance 6
Value for money 5
Build quality 4
Included accessories 3
Reliability 2
Storage 4
Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Compact
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac mini MRTT2LL/A-2D-R-RB | Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5-8500B 6 Core Processor | Intel Core i7 9700★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| Weight | 1.31 kg | 5.39 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 4★ |
| USB Ports | — | 8★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort 1.2 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple Mac mini MRTT2LL/A-2D-R-RB 2018, Core i5-8500B, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Space Gray
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average ram (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average port selection (23rd percentile)
Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor 2021, Core i7-9700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac mini MRTT2LL/A-2D-R-RB 2018, Core i5-8500B, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Space Gray
No current pricing available
Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor 2021, Core i7-9700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Verdict
Winner: Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor
Scores 71 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 24 specs.
