Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
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Apple Mac mini M2 Pro 2023, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
Apple
62 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
Apple Mac mini M2 Pro 2023, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Workstation
Compact
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Apple Mac mini M2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | — |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 4 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | M2 Pro 16-core GPU★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 1.28 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 4★ |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
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
Apple Mac mini M2 Pro 2023, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
- Strong gpu (66th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 26 specs.