Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 235T vPro, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
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
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 235T vPro, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny is widely praised for its compact size and powerful performance, making it ideal for both business and personal use. Users appreciate its speed, quiet operation, and ample ports, though some note issues with Windows 11 crashes and poor customer service experiences. Overall, it is seen as a reliable and space-saving desktop solution.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving design
- Fast and powerful performance
- Quiet operation
- Plenty of ports for peripherals
- Easy setup
Cons
- Poor customer service experience
- Windows 11 crashes reported
- Lack of proper VESA mount options
- Not as slim and light as expected (laptop review)
- Price increase for support plan
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 235T |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 14 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 4 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W | 230W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 1.34 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 6 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt™ 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Integrated Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 235T vPro, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Strong cpu (71st percentile)
- Below average ram (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average storage (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
No current pricing available
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 235T vPro, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 26 specs.
