First Impressions
Amazon Renewed positions the Dell Optiplex RGB i5 16GB 1TB 24 LCD (Renewed) as a flagship-tier desktops for video editing, asking $558.15. After 49 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a very good 4.0 stars. We've ranked it #10 out of 34 in this category. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 52% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
System Construction
Pre-built desktops for video editing 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: $558.15 (well below the $1171.85 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.0 of 5.0
- Reviews: 49
- Category rank: #10 of 34 in desktops for video editing
- Cheaper in category: 7 products
- Higher-rated in category: 22 products
- More-reviewed in category: 8 products
Real-World Feedback
With only 49 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.0-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
The Budget Angle
At $558.15, the Dell Optiplex RGB i5 16GB 1TB 24 LCD (Renewed) sits well below the $1171.85 category average. 7 options are cheaper and 26 are more expensive.
The category leader is the BOSGAME P4 Mini PC Ryzen 7 5825U 32GB 1TB ($489.99, 4.4★, 627 reviews). It's $68.16 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- Dell Optiplex 5060 i7 32GB 1TB SSD (Renewed) - $462.99, 4.2★ (307 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Dell Optiplex 7060 Tower i7 32GB 1TB (Renewed) - $469.95, 4.2★ (101 reviews) · Better on both axes
- HP Z240 Workstation i7 32GB 2TB GTX 1030 (Renewed) - $439.00, 3.8★ (14 reviews) · Cheaper
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the ASUS V500 Desktop Intel i7 16GB 512GB 1TB at 5.0★.
Who Should Get This
Yes if you're shopping price. It's significantly cheaper than the category average, the rating is acceptable, and you're not missing anything that justifies double the spend for most users.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional desktops for video editing without overspending
The Verdict
7.6/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.