Dell Dell Pro Micro Desktop Computer Review

The Dell Pro Micro scores in the 94th percentile for portability but only the 8th percentile for graphics. It's a tiny, capable office PC that's easy to hide, but its 256GB storage is tight and it can't game at all. Buy it only if saving space is your absolute top priority.

The Dell Pro Micro is a desktop that makes a single, compelling promise: to be tiny. At just 1.4kg and with a footprint smaller than a sheet of paper, it delivers on that promise in the 94th percentile for portability. That's its main event. Under the hood, you're looking at an AMD Ryzen 5 8500G with 6 cores, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 256GB NVMe SSD, all wrapped up in a chassis that's shockingly easy to tuck away.

This is a machine built for a very specific job. Its performance profile tells the story: it scores a 75.2/100 for compact use and a 66.5/100 for business tasks, but a brutal 8.5/100 for gaming. So, if you need a discreet, reliable box for office work, web apps, and video calls, this could be your pick. Just don't expect it to do anything else.

Let's break down the numbers. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G lands in the 42nd percentile for CPU performance in our database. That means it's solidly mid-pack—enough horsepower for daily office multitasking, spreadsheets, and Teams meetings without breaking a sweat. The 16GB of DDR5 RAM sits at the 54th percentile, which is a nice pairing that ensures you won't be memory-starved.

The story shifts when we look at graphics and storage. The integrated AMD Radeon 740M GPU is in the 8th percentile. That's not a typo. It's fine for driving two 4K displays (thanks to those DisplayPort and HDMI outputs), but gaming or any serious GPU work is off the table. The 256GB SSD is also a weak point, sitting at the 18th percentile. You'll be managing your storage closely or planning an upgrade.

Here's the tricky part. This machine's price ranges from $770 to $1049 across different retailers. That's a $279 spread, which is huge for a product in this category. At the lower end, you're paying for exceptional portability and a clean, business-ready setup. At the high end, you're overpaying for mid-tier specs crammed into a small box. Your perception of value will hinge entirely on how much you need that tiny form factor. If you don't, a similarly priced mini-tower would give you more power and easier upgrades.

Looking at the competitive data, this Dell exists in a different universe than the gaming desktops it's technically grouped with, like the HP Omen 45L or Alienware Aurora. Those are in the 90+ percentiles for GPU performance; this Dell is at 8. A fairer comparison would be against other business-focused mini PCs, like those from Lenovo or HP. The Dell's advantage is its top-tier portability score and included Windows 11 Pro. Its trade-off is that its CPU (42nd percentile) and storage (18th percentile) are often weaker than similarly priced mini PCs that might sacrifice an inch or two of size for better specs.

Skip this if you need any graphical power or generous built-in storage. The 8th percentile GPU ranking means gamers, video editors, and 3D modelers should look elsewhere immediately. Also, if you're just setting up a home office and don't have severe space constraints, you can get a more powerful CPU and larger SSD in a slightly larger form factor for the same money. This PC's value is almost entirely in its minuscule size.

The Dell Pro Micro is a specialist, and you should only buy it if you are one. Its data is clear: fantastic portability, decent reliability and RAM, but mediocre CPU and abysmal graphics. If your primary need is a computer you can literally Velcro to the back of a monitor or toss in a backpack, and your work is strictly business apps and browsing, this is a data-backed choice. For anyone else—especially if you have even a passing thought about gaming, video editing, or needing more than 256GB of space—the numbers strongly recommend you look at a more balanced mini PC or a compact tower.