Lenovo Legion Tower 5i
Dell Tower ECT1250 Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Lenovo Legion Tower 5i
This Lenovo Legion desktop is widely praised for its exceptional value, often costing less than building a comparable PC yourself. Users report it handles 4K gaming and demanding tasks with ease, running quietly and cool. The main disappointment is the included RAM being plain green sticks instead of the RGB shown in product images, which some consider a cosmetic flaw. Overall, it is seen as a top-tier gaming and workstation machine at a bargain price.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Handles 4K gaming smoothly
- Quiet operation
- Runs cool
- Strong Wi-Fi connection
Cons
- Non-RGB green RAM sticks instead of pictured RGB
- RAM is plain green sticks (cosmetic issue)
Dell Tower ECT1250 Black 2025
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
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo Legion Tower 5i | Dell Tower ECT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 30 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | 850W★ | 180W |
| Weight | 15.00 kg | 6.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7 | 8★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 Output | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort 2.1 Output | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Legion Tower 5i
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
Dell Tower ECT1250 Black 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.