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Dell PowerEdge XE-Series vs Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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

Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge XE-Series
Ranking in Rack Servers
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Ser...
Ranking in Rack Servers
8th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Rack Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge XE-Series is 3.4%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is 7.0%, down from 14.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Rack Servers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell PowerEdge XE-Series3.4%
Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers7.0%
Other89.6%
Rack Servers
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer991842 - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Director, Information Technology at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Reliable data platform has supported continuous R&D and 24/7 manufacturing operations
The after-sales support is one factor for improvement, and the cost to extend the support and warranty of Dell PowerEdge XE-Series is the main factor in whether we want to continue using the product or transition to another solution in the future. Dell PowerEdge XE-Series consumes a lot of power, so we have to really plan before deploying more Dell PowerEdge XE-Series in our environment; that is something we have to consider. Based on my experience so far, I am quite satisfied and do not see any other improvements needed for Dell PowerEdge XE-Series. My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Dell PowerEdge XE-Series is that they are a bit costly. If Dell can work on the pricing, that would be good, making Dell more competitive over other products.
Mike Bellemans - PeerSpot reviewer
Project manager at Sopraco NV
One of the products in the market that is the easiest to set up and maintain
Performance and scalability-wise, there are certain areas where the product lacks and needs improvement as it does not provide a lot of fancy features presently. In general, it is a normal product that is good enough for our company. For the time being, my company does not need any extra features.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Dell PowerEdge XE-Series has contributed positively to the development of our cloud services."
"The main benefits of using Dell PowerEdge XE-Series were good resources, cost optimization, and a reliable product."
"The most valuable feature is the trusted platform module."
"In general, it works well. We haven't had issues."
"One of the most valuable features of Dell PowerEdge XE Servers is the ease of fixing issues if there are any."
"We are saving almost 60% of our cost yearly with Dell PowerEdge XE-Series."
"The solution is flexible in my experience."
"The solution is working fine; it is stable and reliable, has been stable for a long time, and there are no bugs or glitches, and it doesn't crash or freeze."
"We appreciate the stability and easy mountings of all the machines. We have some direct connections with IBM, Lenovo, and other companies, and we get close support from them."
"The initial setup is easy."
"The hardware performance is very valuable."
"Ensures high availability, better hardware management, and support for active features."
"The hardware is good."
"It's very easy to set up and energy-efficient; it's very compact and has enough connections on the front and back of the rack."
"Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers are scalable."
"The solution is very simple to install."
 

Cons

"Overall, Dell PowerEdge XE-Series has worked well, but I just do not know exactly how to measure it, although I have the impression that other servers on the network respond somewhat faster and have slightly better performance."
"In future releases, there should be more support options for the latest processor."
"The quality and reliability could be improved."
"It should be easier to extend PowerEdge XE servers. We haven't architected them with an eye toward scalability. They have a fixed number of slots for hard drives, which is enough for our present use case, However, we would have more options if we could extend that. We could deploy the servers in a broader range of use cases with different requirements. It's fine for our current deployment with only a few thousand users. We're exploring other solutions like such as VxRail or PowerFlex for larger public-facing use cases."
"I would like to have support for performing a detailed analysis of the server from a mobile device."
"In terms of disadvantages and improvements, we can say it has highly initial cost, as I mentioned for the MX series as well."
"We use OpenManager a lot, and that can be a bit clunky at times. They can make that better."
"Today, my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is difficult, but since one to two years ago, it has been very simple with Dell."
"It is quite an expensive product. Its price can be improved."
"Its price could be better. Its price is sometimes an issue for our clients."
"I definitely suggest potential users skip Lenovo and go for Dell EMC, which has good hardware, and great internal security components."
"The solution's initial setup was complicated."
"I do not have any notes for improvements."
"The price of the solution is very expensive when compared to other solution like HP or Dell."
"It is too expensive. Because we are a university and we have to look for our money, many times we buy some refurbished machines or equipment at reasonable prices from IBM or Lenovo."
"It was complex to get this started because the Lenovo and VMware are not very compatible. We had to get some updates in order for it to be implemented."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are different types of licensing available, that works well for customers. The product is not very much to purchase."
"If you want an SLA for parts and equipment then you need to purchase a support agreement."
"The pricing model is quite competitive."
"Dell has competitive pricing."
"You always want slightly cheaper, but overall, they are quite comparable and quite neutral."
"This solution is priced very reasonably."
"Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers can be categorized as a product falling under an affordable price range but more expensive than its competitors."
"I don't know the exact amount of money, but when I compared it to Dell or HPE, Lenovo was the best when it comes to price and equipment."
"Your budget determines the scalability."
"Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers are cheaper than HPE...It is a good product that offers value for money."
"It is the cheapest solution we have seen on the market."
"The cost of the solution depends entirely on the client. There are not any additional costs other than the standard licensing fee."
"The price of the solution is very expensive when compared to other solution like HP or Dell."
"Its pricing is very competitive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Educational Organization
7%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
University
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerEdge XE Servers?
My experience with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing of Dell PowerEdge XE-Series was very good. We see that most of our customers tend to not buy the AI Enterprise license from NVIDIA, mainly ...
What needs improvement with Dell PowerEdge XE Servers?
Dell PowerEdge XE-Series can be improved by having more documentation about known errors. I rate it an eight because if it had better documentation, I could consider it a ten.
What is your primary use case for Dell PowerEdge XE Servers?
My main use case for Dell PowerEdge XE-Series is GPU training and AI training, specifically running workload AI models. For example, we ran an open source AI model using Dell PowerEdge XE-Series. W...
How do Lenovo ThinkSystem rack servers compare with HPE ProLiant DL servers?
Lenovo ThinkSystem rack servers offer flexibility and efficiency in order to meet mission-critical demands. I like that Lenovo blends outstanding performance, reliability, and manageability. The bi...
When shopping for a rack server, would you go with Dell EMC Poweredge or Lenovo Thinksystem?
Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether the Dell EMC Poweredge or Lenovo Thinksystem rack servers were the better fit for us. We ultimately decided to go with Dell EMC Poweredge....
 

Also Known As

PowerEdge XE Servers
SR Series, Lenovo SR Series, ThinkSystem Rack Servers, IBM Rack Servers, ThinkSystem SR Series, Lenovo Rack Servers,
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Epsilon, ROZETTA CORP, JIGUANG, RACKSPACE, NEW BELGIUM BREWING
immixGroup, Komsomolskaya Pravda, SRG Global, Seekr, Infiniti Red Bull Racing, jKool, Tennis Australia, VEKA, Netpoints, Gamma Powersports
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