Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q vs Dell OptiPlex
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q 2017, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 500GB HDD, Luna Grey
Dell OptiPlex 2019, Core i5-6500, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q 2017, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 500GB HDD, Luna Grey
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
Dell OptiPlex 2019, Core i5-6500, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Users are generally satisfied with this Dell Refurbished OptiPlex desktop, praising its ease of use, support, and value for money. One reviewer highlighted the low cost and included monitor as a great deal, while another found it sufficient for running church programs. The main criticism is minimal, with one user noting the need to set up a printer.
Pros
- Easy to operate
- Great help and support
- Low cost
- Included monitor
- Ready to go out of box
Cons
- Printer setup needed
- No major complaints
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q | Dell OptiPlex | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 6700T★ | Intel 6th Generation Core i5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | 500 GB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| Weight | 2.43 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 4★ | — |
| USB Ports | 6 | 10★ |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 0 |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 1 Ethernet port |
| 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 2019, Core i5-6500, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average cpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 72 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.
