Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor 2021, Core i7-9700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
The MINISFORUM mini PCs receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their powerful performance, silent operation, and compact design. Users highlight excellent build quality, easy setup, and responsive customer support, with one reviewer noting a quick repair turnaround. A minor drawback is the Mediatek WiFi card lacking Linux support, requiring a USB adapter.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Silent operation
- Compact and elegant design
- Excellent build quality
- Easy setup
Cons
- Mediatek WiFi card not supported on Linux
- No dedicated travel case available
Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor 2021, Core i7-9700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
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
Scores
Specifications
| Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 255★ | Intel Core i7 9700 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.8 GHz★ | 3.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon 780M★ | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 2 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 120W★ | — |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 5.39 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 4★ |
| USB Ports | 4 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x DisplayPort 1.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong cpu (65th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor 2021, Core i7-9700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.
