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Dell PowerEdge T-Series vs Lenovo ThinkSystem Tower Servers comparison

Dell Technologies and Lenovo are both solutions in the Tower Servers category. Dell Technologies is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.2, while Lenovo is ranked #3. Dell Technologies holds a 39.5% mindshare in TS, compared to Lenovo’s 12.5% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 50% of Lenovo users who would recommend it.
Dell PowerEdge T-Series
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87% willing to recommend
Lenovo ThinkSystem Tower Se...
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50% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge T-Series
Ranking in Tower Servers
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Lenovo ThinkSystem Tower Se...
Ranking in Tower Servers
3rd
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Tower Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge T-Series is 39.5%, up from 38.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Lenovo ThinkSystem Tower Servers is 12.5%, up from 12.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Tower Servers Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Dell PowerEdge T39.5%
Lenovo ThinkSystem Tower Servers12.5%
Other48.0%
Tower Servers
 

Featured Reviews

Hawi Nadew - PeerSpot reviewer
A server that offers high storage capacity and great scalability
It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten. Dell PowerEdge T is a very good product, but it's a heavy solution for which my organization has only specific customers. Customers don't prefer tower servers because they are not easily movable and require a lot of space.
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Ramon Zilli - PeerSpot reviewer
24/7 operations, stable, and scalable
We use the solution as our Star server The series of processors were designed to serve missions, and they have 24/7 operation and ECC support memory. These features are what I looked for in the server, and the price compared to the same type of equipment from older brands was the key information…
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The product has valuable hardware components with a long life cycle."
"The management features, including iDRAC and OpenManage are important."
"This solution is very easy to manage. There are many options to configure the processor, memory, disks, and network interface with ease."
"Dell PowerEdge T is the easiest of all the manufacturers."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its high storage capacity, making it a good product."
"The systems are performing flawlessly."
"The speed provided by Dell PowerEdge T is its most valuable feature. The performance of Dell PowerEdge T is good."
"The scalability of the solution is excellent."
"The series of processors were designed to serve missions, and they have 24/7 operation and ECC support memory."
 

Cons

"PCIe drivers could be included in the storage for good performance."
"We encounter issues with the power supply maintenance. It could be more stable."
"The technical support for Dell PowerEdge T is terrible."
"Dell PowerEdge T's resolution is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"I would like to see more options to be able to support GPU cards. Right now, there are only one or two modules that provide this option."
"I'm currently working on setting up a lab for AI, big data, and data analysis, and my client needs exceptionally powerful servers, and such high-core counts are not currently offered within the available options."
"It is not easy to move around tower servers, especially since it is heavy to load the server somewhere. The heaviness of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"The product's initial setup is complex."
"It would be beneficial if Lenovo could create a simpler server line to reduce cost and lower power requirements."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"For enterprise and large-scale companies, it's actually quite reasonable and not considered very expensive."
"Depending on how big the deployment is customers usually see an ROI around seven months after deployment."
"My company's clients make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. The product is neither expensive nor cheap."
"I rate the pricing an eight on a scale from one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price."
"The product has medium pricing. We have purchased a yearly support license for it."
"There is no need to pay anything towards the licensing costs of the solution."
"I give the price of the solution an eight out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Healthcare Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise2
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell PowerEdge T?
The most valuable feature of the solution is its high storage capacity, making it a good product.
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What needs improvement with Dell PowerEdge T?
It is not easy to move around tower servers, especially since it is heavy to load the server somewhere. The heaviness of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required.
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What is your primary use case for Dell PowerEdge T?
Dell PowerEdge T is a product that consists of tower servers, which my organization made available for five of our clients who were not looking for rack servers.
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Comparisons

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HPE Proliant ML vs Dell PowerEdge T-Series
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Lenovo System x vs Dell PowerEdge T-Series
Compared 2% of the time
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Compared 73% of the time
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Lenovo System x vs Lenovo ThinkSystem Tower Servers
Compared 8% of the time
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Product Reports

Buyer's Guide
Dell PowerEdge T-Series vs. HPE Proliant ML
July 2025
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Also Known As

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ThinkSystem ST Series, ST Series, Lenovo ST Series, ThinkSystem Tower Servers
 

Overview

Dell PowerEdge T-Series servers offer high performance and scalability with an office-friendly design, suitable for small to mid-sized businesses and remote sites. They are known for their quiet operation, reliable security, and energy efficiency.

PowerEdge T-Series servers are designed for easy management and come with configurable options for processor, memory, disks, and network interfaces. iDRAC, OpenManage, and a flexible BIOS enhance user experience. They are appreciated for strong performance, long hardware lifecycle, high storage capacity, and competitive pricing against counterparts like HPE and IBM. Some models feature hot-swappable components and redundant power, ensuring uptime. However, users would like more GPU card options, increased AMD processor compatibility, and enhanced PCIe 5 performance options. There are concerns about power supply stability and support services' expertise. The servers' weight is noted as a hindrance for mobility.

What are the standout features?
  • Quiet Operation: Ideal for office environments, maintaining low noise levels.
  • Energy Efficiency: Reduces power consumption, benefitting operating costs.
  • Tool-less Expansion: Simplifies upgrades and component replacements.
  • Remote Management: iDRAC and OpenManage for effortless oversight.
  • High Storage Capacity: Ample space for data-intensive applications.
What benefits should you expect?
  • Cost-Effectiveness: Competitive pricing offers value compared to HPE and IBM.
  • Reliability: Features like redundant power enhance business continuity.
  • Scalability: Configurable options meet diverse business demands.
  • Long Lifecycle: Durable components ensure prolonged use.

Dell PowerEdge T-Series is extensively used in healthcare, education, and government sectors for database management and solving hardware issues. Higher education institutions leverage its AI capabilities, while businesses use it for IT operations. Its presence is significant where tower servers are preferred over rack servers.

Dell Technologies

Lenovo tower servers deliver powerful performance and versatile storage configurations in a small footprint for SMBs to large institutions. Get the reliability you expect from the data center, delivered in a package optimized for office environments.

Lenovo
 

Sample Customers

Parkdale Secondary College, UnitedStack, ICM Netsystems, Newport City Homes, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs, Exasol, Dayco, PRIME aerostructures GmbH, Neuroblastoma and Medulloblastoma Translational Research Consortium (NMTRC)
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