Dell OptiPlex 3070 Black
Apple Mac mini M4 Pro Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 3070 Black
The PC is generally well-received for its value and performance as a budget-friendly upgrade to Windows 11. However, a few users noted it may require additional upgrades or research for specific needs, and one reviewer switched back to Windows 10 due to upgrade hassles. The seller is consistently praised for excellent service.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Fast boot up time
- Good amount of storage
- Budget-friendly
- Excellent seller service
Cons
- May require additional upgrades
- No optical drive
- Upgrade process can be cumbersome
- Not ideal for advanced users without modifications
Apple Mac mini M4 Pro Silver 2024
The Mac Mini M4 Pro is widely praised as a compact yet powerful machine, ideal for creative work like video editing, music production, and app development. Users highlight its silent operation, impressive speed, and seamless integration with other Apple devices. A few note the lack of USB-A ports as a minor inconvenience, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Compact size
- Silent operation
- Powerful performance
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Handles creative workloads easily
Cons
- No USB-A ports
- Requires adapters for legacy devices
Scores
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 3070 | Apple Mac mini M4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5-9500 | Apple M4 Pro★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics | Apple M4 Pro 16-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 48 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 24 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 155W★ |
| Weight | 5.26 kg | 0.68 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 5★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 5 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 3 x Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 Display Port, 1 HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 3070 Black
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong reliability (69th percentile)
- Strong ram (66th percentile)
- Below average cpu (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Apple Mac mini M4 Pro Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average storage (31st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 26 specs.
