CONFIGURATION NOTES

Dell OptiPlex 5070 Micro

Intel Core i5-9500T

A useful 16GB comparison for several light services; two sellers are grouped here.

Editorial review 7 Sept 2026 · Research only; no hands-on testing.

Retailer configurations

Compare the included parts. Optional upgrades, delivery and any unconfirmed taxes can change the final cost.

Laptops Direct

£239.97

16GB RAM · 256GB SSD · Refurbished · Excellent

Including VAT · Out of stock at review

The selected 16GB/256GB listing was no longer available on 22 October. Retained as a dated comparison reference; the displayed price is historical, not a currently orderable quotation.

Price reviewed: 1 Oct 2026
Stock reviewed: 22 Oct 2026
Configuration reviewed: 14 Sept 2026

Exact selected SKU T1/5070Mi516GB256GBW11P is marked Discontinued in variant data and the page says no longer available/out of stock on 22 October. Its 512GB sibling is a separate InStock offer at GBP309.97 and is not substituted. Historical GBP239.97 and previous price/configuration dates preserved.

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tier1 Online

£279.00

16GB RAM · 256GB NVMe SSD · Refurbished

Including VAT · Out of stock at review

16GB RAM is included in the listed entry configuration, giving more memory headroom for several light services.

Price reviewed: 5 Oct 2026
Stock reviewed: 5 Oct 2026
Configuration reviewed: 14 Sept 2026

SKU 292-DELL-5070-MICRO: GBP279, available:false on 5 October. Current title says 16GB/256GB; prior configuration date preserved.

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Expansion and specification checks

Dell documents two SO-DIMM slots and up to 32GB for the Micro. Retailer lists M.2 storage and a 2.5-inch bay; confirm the installed memory layout, caddy and cable.

Manufacturer check covers the Micro memory slots and documented capacity only. Retailer configurations are not independently inspected.

Source review: 7 Sept 2026. Manufacturer documentation: 7 Sept 2026 — scope described above.

Limitations before buying

The cheaper offer has unconfirmed stock. Compare the SSD type and actual memory layout as well as total capacity.
No hands-on testing, measured power consumption or guaranteed software compatibility.
Confirm BIOS access, Ethernet support, the power adapter and your intended software before purchase.

Dated sources

Reviewed 7 Sept 2026. Manufacturer documentation describes a platform; retailer pages describe an offered unit. Neither is an independent hardware test.