Amazon Renewed's High-end Contender
Looking for a desktops? The Dell OptiPlex 9020 Desktop Bundle comes in at $185.00 and has earned 3.8 stars across 848 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #14 ranking (out of 59) seriously. It's in the top quartile of the category, which is where most buyers should be looking.
Case & Components
Pre-built desktops vary widely in case and component quality. Some reviews note generic case parts and basic cable routing. The components inside matter more than the chassis, but a poor case can still hurt thermals.
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Amazon Renewed
- Price: $185.00 (well below the $375.35 category average)
- Amazon rating: 3.8 of 5.0
- Reviews: 848
- Category rank: #14 of 59 in desktops
- Cheaper in category: 7 products
- Higher-rated in category: 46 products
- More-reviewed in category: 11 products
Real-World Feedback
3.8 stars across 848 reviews is below the bar we'd want for a confident recommendation. The complaints in the lower-star reviews reveal where this product's weaknesses lie.
For context, the average rating in the desktops category is 4.1 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
The Budget Angle
At $185.00, the Dell OptiPlex 9020 Desktop Bundle sits well below the $375.35 category average. 7 options are cheaper and 51 are more expensive.
The category leader is the KAMRUI Pinova P1 Mini PC Ryzen 4300U 16GB ($319.99, 4.4★, 1,644 reviews). The Dell OptiPlex 9020 Desktop Bundle is $134.99 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- Dell Optiplex 3040 SFF i3 8GB 256GB (Renewed) - $149.39, 4.2★ (62 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Dell OptiPlex 3020 Micro i3 8GB 120GB (Renewed) - $101.63, 4.2★ (26 reviews) · Better on both axes
- HP ProDesk 600 G1 SFF i5 8GB 500GB (Renewed) - $149.99, 4.1★ (2,543 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Dell Tower Desktop i7 7th Gen 16GB 512GB (Renewed) at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Dell OptiPlex 3020 Micro i3 8GB 120GB (Renewed) at $101.63.
Who Should Get This
Skip. Rated below the category average, with cheaper or higher-rated alternatives available. There's no profile of buyer for whom this is the obvious choice.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional desktops without overspending
The Verdict
6.8/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.