Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
HP Workstation, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 1TB SSD + 4TB HDD, Quadro K1200
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
HP Workstation, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 1TB SSD + 4TB HDD, Quadro K1200
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Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | HP Workstation | |
|---|---|---|
| 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★ | Quadro K1200 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 4 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 5.25 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7 | 9★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 2x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5G |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | RJ-45 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
HP Workstation, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 1TB SSD + 4TB HDD, Quadro K1200
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong port selection (75th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 27 specs.