Dell OptiPlex 7060

Powerful overall performance in our test config. Reasonably priced. Good expansion capability. AIO stand offers flexibility not found in traditional AIOs.

Fans can get loud when system stressed. Bulkier, deeper than a traditional AIO.

Bottom Line: A space-saving business desktop with multiple mounting options, the OptiPlex 7060 SFF is reasonably priced, easy to upgrade, and an excellent performer.

Performs well enough for office work ; Pleasingly quiet ; Incredibly small

Bundled keyboard and mouse are poor quality ; Basic SSD

Diminished performance and a basic SSD are the only lingering concerns, but these don’t have to be deal-breakers, especially when the mini PC competition is mostly slower-running anyway. The Core i5-8500T is just fine for general office work, and if...

Compact and mountable; Very quiet; SSD storage; Easily upgradeable

Low-power processor; Small storage capacity; Low-quality peripherals

Choosing this small-form-factor version of the Optiplex 7060 means lower performance and narrower connectivity, but both are fine for the price, and the Micro’s proficiency in other areas might surprise you.

Quiet;Customisable and repairable;Not constrained by slower U-class processors;Great warranty and support

I anxiously await the Thunderbolt 3 version