Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs MSI Codex R2 B14NVL5-449US
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
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MSI Codex R2 B14NVL5-449US 2024, Core i5-14400F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060
MSI
74 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
MSI Codex R2 B14NVL5-449US 2024, Core i5-14400F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060
92 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
This gaming PC offers excellent performance for the price, with a quiet cooling system and fast boot times. It handles modern games smoothly and is a great choice for beginners or kids. Some users plan upgrades for personal flair, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Excellent performance for the price
- Quiet cooling system
- Fast boot times
- Handles modern games smoothly
- Great for beginners and kids
Cons
- Some users desire upgrades for personalization
- Unanswered questions about specs and dimensions
Value for money 4
Performance 5
Cooling system 3
Noise level 3
Build quality 2
Ease of use 2
Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Workstation
Gaming
Compact
Creator
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | MSI Codex R2 B14NVL5-449US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i5 14400F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 20 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 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 | desktop |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 12.47 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 0 |
| 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 (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
MSI Codex R2 B14NVL5-449US 2024, Core i5-14400F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong gpu (78th percentile)
- Below average port selection (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.