Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs HP ProDesk G4 G5
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
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HP ProDesk G4 G5 2017, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 500GB SSD
HP
46 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
HP ProDesk G4 G5 2017, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 500GB SSD
57 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The product receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its reliability, fast setup, and value, while others report severe issues like incompatible ports, driver conflicts, and unstable performance out of the box. Customer support is also criticized for being unresponsive.
Pros
- Reliable HP products
- Fast shipping
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
- Includes keyboard, speakers, mouse, camera
Cons
- Incompatible monitor ports (HDMI vs VGA)
- Unresponsive customer support
- Not plug-and-play; requires troubleshooting
- Driver conflicts and unstable performance
- Poor keyboard quality
Setup difficulty 3
Customer support 2
Hardware compatibility 2
Performance stability 2
Value for money 2
Shipping speed 2
Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Workstation
Compact
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | HP ProDesk G4 G5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i5 8500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 9 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 500 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 9.98 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 7 | 8★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort, VGA |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 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 (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
HP ProDesk G4 G5 2017, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 500GB SSD
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong port selection (72nd percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average storage (23rd percentile)
- Below average cpu (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 24 specs.