Dell OptiPlex 7010/9010/3010 Black
Dell
60 Overall Score
vs
Apple Mac mini M4 Silver 2024
Apple
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 7010/9010/3010 Black
45 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The product receives mixed reviews. Some users praise its speed and reliability for everyday tasks, while others report serious hardware failures like a melted power cord and dead power supply within months. Customer support is inconsistent, with one seller providing excellent replacement service and another being unresponsive. Overall, the experience varies widely depending on the unit and seller.
Pros
- Fast for everyday tasks
- Solid build quality
- Compact form factor
- Good value for money
- Quick boot times
Cons
- Power supply failures
- Melted power cord
- Inconsistent customer support
- Missing cables and accessories
- Wall-mount monitor only
Power supply issues 3
Customer support 3
Performance for everyday tasks 4
Build quality 2
Missing or defective components 3
Value for money 2
Apple Mac mini M4 Silver 2024
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Compact
Business
Home Office
Developer
Workstation
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 7010/9010/3010 | Apple Mac mini M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Core i5 | Apple M4 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple M4 10-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | — |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | HDD | SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mini |
| Weight | 1.82 kg | 0.68 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 5★ |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 5 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 3 x Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 7010/9010/3010 Black
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong storage (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
Apple Mac mini M4 Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average storage (31st percentile)
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac mini M4
Scores 80 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 24 specs.