Dell Desktop ECT1250 Black 2025
Apple iMac M4 Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
Dell Desktop ECT1250 Black 2025
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
Apple iMac M4 Silver 2024
Users praise the iMac's performance, gorgeous display, and silent operation, with many long-time Apple fans noting the ease of setup and reliability. A few express frustration over Apple's push for cloud services, the lack of built-in ports like DVD drives, and the smaller screen compared to older models. Overall, the sentiment is strongly positive despite some concerns about Apple's ecosystem.
Pros
- Excellent performance and speed
- Gorgeous vivid display
- Silent operation
- Easy setup and migration
- Reliable build quality
Cons
- Aggressive push for cloud services
- Lack of built-in DVD/CD drive
- Missing ports requiring adapters
- Smaller screen than older models (24" vs 27")
- High price point
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Apple iMac M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Apple M4 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | aio |
| PSU | 180W★ | 143W |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 4.42 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 4★ |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell Desktop ECT1250 Black 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Apple iMac M4 Silver 2024
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong port selection (79th percentile)
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 25 specs.