Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
GMKtec Nucbox K16, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 32GB, 1TB SSD
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
GMKtec Nucbox K16, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 32GB, 1TB SSD
The GMKtec mini PC with Ryzen 7640HS and 32GB DDR5 RAM delivers impressive performance for its compact size, handling gaming, productivity, and multitasking with ease. Users praise its fast setup, responsive system, and excellent value for the price. However, one verified buyer reported a USB-C port failure after a month and was ghosted by customer support, raising serious concerns about warranty service. Another user noted the lack of built-in speakers and occasional audio glitches via HDMI, but overall sentiment is positive for those who don't need post-purchase support.
Pros
- Fast setup and responsive system
- Excellent performance for compact size
- Great value for the price
- Handles gaming and multitasking well
- Compact and clean design
Cons
- USB-C port failure after one month
- Poor customer service for warranty claims
- No built-in speakers
- Occasional audio glitches via HDMI
- Outdated AMD software out of the box
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | GMKtec Nucbox K16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | AMD Radeon 680M 12 Cores |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| 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★ | 120W |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 0.23 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x DP 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| 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
GMKtec Nucbox K16, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 32GB, 1TB SSD
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Strong port selection (65th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.