Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
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Alienware Aurora DACT1250-9913BLK-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black
Alienware
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
All five reviewers give this Dell desktop the highest rating, praising its speed, quiet operation, and compact size. Users highlight how easy it is to set up and note the excellent price, especially compared to Dell's own member site. The main reason for purchase was the need to upgrade to Windows 11, and the computer meets that need seamlessly.
Pros
- Fast boot and file access
- Quiet operation
- Compact size fits under desk
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Great price compared to Dell site
Cons
- Lack of information in Q&A
- Concern about future Windows upgrades
Speed performance 5
Quiet operation 3
Compact size 3
Ease of setup 3
Value for money 3
Windows 11 compatibility 4
Alienware Aurora DACT1250-9913BLK-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Alienware R16 with Ultra 9 and RTX 4070 is praised for its quiet operation and cool temperatures compared to older models. Users find it handles gaming and work tasks with ease, though some note limited RAM slots and eventual GPU upgrade desires. Overall, it is considered a great pre-built machine.
Pros
- Quiet operation
- Cooler temperatures
- Great performance
- Handles gaming and work
- Sleek design
Cons
- Only 2 RAM slots
- Potential GPU upgrade needed
- Previous models loud and hot
Quiet operation 3
Cool temperatures 2
Performance 4
Ram slots 1
Gpu upgrade 1
Design 1
Scores
Home Office
Business
Gaming
Creator
Developer
Workstation
Compact
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Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Alienware Aurora DACT1250-9913BLK-PUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 1000W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 15.37 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 7 | 7 |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB-C 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 3x DisplayPort 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000/2500 |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Alienware Aurora DACT1250-9913BLK-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 1 of 26 specs.