Dell OptiPlex 3060-MICRO Black
Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 5 Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 3060-MICRO Black
The DELL Business Desktop OptiPlex 3060-MICRO is a compact business PC with 16 GB DDR4 RAM and a 256 GB SSD, powered by an Intel Core i5-8500T processor. Users appreciate its solid specs for office tasks, but some questions remain unanswered about TPM 2.0 and included accessories like the power adapter. Overall, it offers good value for basic business use, though support contact is recommended for detailed inquiries.
Pros
- 16 GB DDR4 RAM
- 256 GB SSD storage
- Intel Core i5-8500T processor
- Compact micro form factor
- Good for office tasks
Cons
- Unanswered TPM 2.0 question
- Power adapter inclusion unclear
- Support needed for detailed specs
- Limited storage expansion info
Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 5 Black 2024
This tiny Lenovo ThinkCentre packs impressive speed and power into a compact form factor, making it an excellent upgrade for office work and even video editing. Users praise its quiet, fanless operation and easy setup, especially with the TIO monitor dock. A few noted a potential Remote Desktop issue with duplicate system IDs, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving design
- Fast performance for office and video editing
- Quiet fanless operation
- Easy setup with TIO monitor dock
- Excellent customer support and warranty
Cons
- Potential Remote Desktop issue with duplicate system IDs
- No CD drive included
- Limited upgradeability for tinkerers
- Slightly slower than high-end towers for gaming
Scores
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 3060-MICRO | Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5-8500T | Intel Core i5 14400T★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz★ | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB | 20 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | micro-tower | mini |
| PSU | — | 90W★ |
| Weight | 1.18 kg | 1.25 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 6 | 6 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 3060-MICRO Black
- Strong reliability (69th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average cpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average storage (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 5 Black 2024
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong port selection (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong reliability (69th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.
