Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro vs HP Elite Mini 800 G9
Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro 2017, Core i5-7500T, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Dell
45 Overall Score
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HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2023, Core i7-14700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
HP
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro 2017, Core i5-7500T, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
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HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2023, Core i7-14700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
82 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The HP Elite Mini 800 is widely praised for its compact size, fast performance, and excellent value for money. Users upgrading from older desktops appreciate the small footprint, multiple ports, and compatibility with VGA monitors. However, a few negative reviews highlight issues with the included wired keyboard and mouse, a modified SSD from a third-party seller, and power supply limitations when charging high-draw devices.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving design
- Fast performance for work and data analysis
- Excellent value for money
- Multiple ports including VGA and HDMI
- Easy setup and upgrade options
Cons
- Wired keyboard and mouse included
- Potential SSD modification by third-party seller
- Power supply limitations with high-draw devices
- Front USB port placement preference
- Bluetooth driver issues reported
Size and form factor 8
Performance 9
Value for money 5
Port availability 5
Build quality 4
Included accessories 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro | HP Elite Mini 800 G9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5-7500T | Intel Core i7 14700★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 33 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics | Intel UHD 770 Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | micro-tower | mini |
| PSU | 65W | 120W★ |
| Weight | 1.18 kg | 3.17 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 1.4 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro 2017, Core i5-7500T, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average cpu (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (25th percentile)
HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2023, Core i7-14700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: HP Elite Mini 800 G9
Scores 75 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 25 specs.