Dell OptiPlex 5040, Core i5-6500T, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Dell
21 Overall Score
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AWOW MGI9 Mini PC 2023, Core i9-11900H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
AWOW
61 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 5040, Core i5-6500T, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
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AWOW MGI9 Mini PC 2023, Core i9-11900H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
85 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The AWOW Mini PC is a surprisingly capable little machine that delivers fast performance, quiet operation, and ample connectivity for its size. Users praise its speed, ease of setup, and value, though some note limitations for gaming and dual-booting Linux. A few concerns about performance expectations and VESA mounting exist, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Fast boot and performance
- Quiet operation
- Compact and lightweight design
- Good value for the price
- Easy plug-and-play setup
Cons
- Not ideal for gaming
- VESA mounting issues
- Secure boot blocks Linux dual-boot
- Performance may not match i9 expectations
- Standard graphics limit gaming
Performance 8
Build quality 5
Value for money 6
Noise level 4
Gaming capability 3
Connectivity 4
Scores
Compact
Home Office
Developer
Business
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 5040 | AWOW MGI9 Mini PC | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5-6500T | Intel Core i9 11900H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| Weight | — | 1.52 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 6★ |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DP1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | 802.11ac Wireless LAN | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 5040, Core i5-6500T, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average cpu (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average port selection (13th percentile)13th %ile
AWOW MGI9 Mini PC 2023, Core i9-11900H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Strong port selection (69th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Winner: AWOW MGI9 Mini PC
Scores 61 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 24 specs.