Pros & Cons
-
- Compact chassis.
- 8GB of memory.
- Speedy SSD storage.
- Six USB 3.0 ports.
- Multi-monitor support.
- Comes with Micro VESA mount.
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi.
-
- Pricey.
- No internal expansion.
Dell Optiplex 9020 Micro Specs
| All-in-One Screen Type | 0 |
| Graphics Card | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| Operating System | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| Optical Drive | external |
| Processor | Intel Core I7-4785T |
| Processor Speed | 2.2 |
| RAM (as Tested) | 8 |
The Dell Optiplex 9020 Micro mini business desktop ($989 as tested) is a Core i7-powered model made for the number crunchers in your organization who don't have a lot of desk space, or for those users who need multiple systems feeding multiple monitors. It's more powerful than most other mini PCs, including the top-notch Lenovo ThinkCentre M93p Tiny, and has many features that push it way ahead of the competition. It's our Editors' Choice for midrange business desktops.
Design and Features
The Dell Optiplex 9020 model line ranges from a full-size mini tower down to the Optiplex 9020 Micro desktop reviewed here. The PC measures a compact 7 by 1.5 by 7 inches (HWD), so it gives you the full power of an enterprise-class desktop in a box that can be hidden behind a monitor or bolted under a desk.
View All The system comes with a Micro VESA mount to help you hide it under a user's desk or mount it to a wall behind an HDTV. This is notable, because other competing desktops like the Lenovo M93p Tiny, don't pack in a VESA mount. Other options include a monitor stand ($42) that effectively turns the system into an all-in-one desktop by mounting the PC between the display and an articulated arm that can be bolted to your desk, and an all-in-one mount ($25) that locks the PC to the back of a standard LCD. Thanks to common drivers and components, it's still fully manageable by your IT team using Intel vPro-compatible utilities, along with larger Optiplex 9020 desktops and towers.
