Question 1

Which is better, Lenovo ThinkCentre M80q Gen 3 or Dell OptiPlex 3000 Micro?

Accepted Answer

Both products scored 8.5/10 in our testing — it's a tie. Choose based on which features matter most to you.

Question 2

Is the Lenovo ThinkCentre M80q Gen 3 worth it over the Dell OptiPlex 3000 Micro?

Accepted Answer

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M80q Gen 3 scores 8.5/10 while the Dell OptiPlex 3000 Micro scores 8.5/10. The Lenovo ThinkCentre M80q Gen 3 is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best Mini PCs with Windows 11 Pro 2026 category.

Lenovo ThinkCentre M80q Gen 3 vs Dell OptiPlex 3000 Micro: Which to Buy?