Dell OptiPlex M Plus 7010 2023 vs. HP EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMicroMicro
CPU optionsIntel Gen 12&13 i3/i5/i7/i9;Intel Gen10 i3/i5/i7/i9; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetQ670Q470
Dedicated GPU *N.A.NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti (custom)
RAMSODIMM DDR5-4800SODIMM DDR4-2933
RAM slots22
RAM speed4800 MT/s2933 MT/s
RAM max64 GB64 GB
USB portsUSB-A 3.0; (3x) USB-A 3.1; USB-C 3.2;USB-C 3.1; (3x)USB-A 3.1; (3x)USB-A 3.0;
Video ports(3x) Display Port 1.4a;(2x) DisplayPort;
Other portsRJ45; Audio; Line-Out/In;RJ45; Hdph; Headset;
Optional portsHDMI 2.0b/Displayport/VGA/PS2/serial/USB Type-C;DP1.4/ HDMI2.0a/ VGA/ USB-C(DP1.4)/ (2x)USB-A 3.0/ LAN/ Thunderbolt3; NVIDIA GTX 1660/(2x)USB-A 2.0/ Serial; WiFi antenna;
SATA ports01
PCI slotsN.A.N.A.
M.2 slots(2x) M.2 2230/2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT) (2x) M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe x4); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT);
Drive baysN.A.2.5in;
PSU130/180 W65/90/150 W
Weight1.31 kg (2.89 lb)1.42 kg (3.13 lb)
Released20232020
Manuallinklink
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* Dedicated GPU warning: Check if your particular power supply model has enough power. Additionally some PSUs don't come with an auxiliary PCIe power connector and you may need to buy a SATA to PCIe power adapter.

Differences between Dell OptiPlex M Plus 7010 2023 and HP EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex M Plus 7010 2023 which was released in 2023. The HP EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini is older and entered production in 2020.

Both models have the same form factor, meaning reoughtly they have the same phiysical size and form.

Processor

Usually the newer the generation of the CPU, the better the performance and efficiency is. If your budget allows it, you should go with the Dell OptiPlex M Plus 7010 2023 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that HP EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

Both models have have equal amount of ram slots (2 RAM). Usually two RAM slots are more than enough for most cases. However, the count should be taken into account when planning how much and what combination of RAM you are going to need for your system.

The Dell OptiPlex M Plus 7010 2023 is using the faster 4800 MT/s RAM. The HP EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 2933 MT/s. In addition, you will be able to install the same amount of RAM in both models, and most probably 64 GB of RAM will be enough for most people. However, if you will be needing more RAM, make sure to check other desktop models too.

Ports

In total the HP EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini has 7 USB ports. The Dell OptiPlex M Plus 7010 2023 is inferior in this regard and packs 5 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. Both of the models have USB 3.1 ports which will allow you to exchange data with your peripherals at up to 10Gb/s. This is especially crucial if you are using external drives on a regular basis.

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Dell OptiPlex M Plus 7010 2023 comes with 3 ports, while the HP EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini has only 2. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Dell OptiPlex M Plus 7010 2023 is the better choice.

None of the models has an HDMI port. If your monitor supports only the HDMI interface, you will need to buy an adapter. Such adapters are cheap so nothing to worry about.

SATA ports are placed on the system board and it is where you connect your HDD, SSD and Optical Disk Drives. More SATA slots will allow you to have more drives running at the same time. In this regard the HP EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini is better equipped as it comes with 1 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex M Plus 7010 2023 has 0 slot(s).

When your goal is to have the fastest SSD transfer speeds, an M.2 interface is crucial. Thus, it is good that both models have M.2 SSD slots. Today M.2 SSDs are not much more expensive than the average SATA drives, so it really does not make sense to invest in SATA drives anymore.

Make sure that the available M.2 slot supports the PCIe (also called NVMe) interface. This is important as there are M.2 slots which support only the inferior SATA III interface. For comparison, the SATA III interface has max speeds of 6Gb/s, while the PCIe 3.0 x4 will support speeds up to 32Gb/s!

Power Supply

Having a Power Supply Unit with high power rating is important, if you are going to use components which require extra power. The HP EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini comes with a decent 150 Watt PSU, but the Dell OptiPlex M Plus 7010 2023 has a more powerful one rated at 180 Watts. Choosing either one depends on your specific requirements and use case. Also don't forget that some models might have more than one PSU option - try to always get the most powerful one, especially if you plan to upgrade to a powerful GPU.

Motherboard

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