Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
MSI Cubi N ADL 2023, Core i7-1255U, 16GB, 512GB 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
MSI Cubi N ADL 2023, Core i7-1255U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
The MSI Cubi Professional is widely praised for its compact size, quiet operation, and solid performance for everyday tasks. Users highlight its fast boot times, good port selection, and value for money, with several noting it works well as a home server or office PC. However, a few concerns include a hard drive failure shortly after purchase and the power button being hard to see. Overall, it is seen as a reliable mini PC for light to moderate use, though not ideal for heavy workloads or gaming.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving design
- Quiet operation
- Fast boot times
- Good port selection
- Great value for money
Cons
- Hard drive failure shortly after purchase
- Power button hard to see
- Generates heat under heavy load
- Some bloatware pre-installed
- Build quality not premium
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | MSI Cubi N ADL | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i7 1255U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 1.23 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x DisplayPort Out |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit 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
MSI Cubi N ADL 2023, Core i7-1255U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.