Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
TOPGRO T1, Core i9-13900HK, 32GB, 1TB SSD, 4060
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
TOPGRO T1, Core i9-13900HK, 32GB, 1TB SSD, 4060
This mini PC offers great value for its size, handling both engineering and gaming tasks well. However, performance is inconsistent: some users report a non-functional unit or throttled CPU that underperforms compared to cheaper models, while others praise its solid specs and responsive support. Fan noise is a recurring issue under load, though some find it acceptable. Overall, it's a capable but risky purchase with mixed reliability.
Pros
- Great value for size
- Handles engineering and gaming
- Compact and portable
- Responsive support via WhatsApp
- Low noise at idle
Cons
- CPU performance throttled
- Fan noise under load
- Defective unit risk
- RGB lights not configurable
- Sleep mode has fan running
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | TOPGRO T1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i9 13900HK |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 14 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | 4060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 1.40 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 7★ | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 2x HDMI 2.0 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 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 (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
TOPGRO T1, Core i9-13900HK, 32GB, 1TB SSD, 4060
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (78th percentile)
- Strong gpu (74th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average port selection (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
No current pricing available
TOPGRO T1, Core i9-13900HK, 32GB, 1TB SSD, 4060
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.
