HP Elite Mini 800 G9 vs Dell OptiPlex 3040
HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2023, Core i7-14700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Dell OptiPlex 3040, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2023, Core i7-14700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
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
Dell OptiPlex 3040, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
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Scores
Specifications
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9 | Dell OptiPlex 3040 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 14700★ | Intel Core i5-6500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz | 3.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD 770 Graphics★ | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 120W★ | — |
| Weight | 3.17 kg | 6.10 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 5 | 8★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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)
Dell OptiPlex 3040, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average ram (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
- Below average storage (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 24 specs.