HP ProDesk 600G2 SFF vs Dell Desktop ECT1250
HP ProDesk 600G2 SFF 2016, Core i7-6700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
HP ProDesk 600G2 SFF 2016, Core i7-6700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Most buyers are very satisfied with this refurbished PC, praising its speed, quiet operation, and value for the price. However, several users reported missing cables or adapters needed to connect a monitor, and one experienced frequent crashes. Overall, it's a good deal for those comfortable with minor setup hurdles.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Fast and quiet operation
- Easy upgrade and setup
- Generous RAM (32 GB)
- Includes new keyboard and mouse
Cons
- Missing cables or adapters for monitor
- External WiFi dongle instead of internal card
- Frequent crashes on some units
- No AU power cord included
- Requires DisplayPort cable or adapter
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
Scores
Specifications
| HP ProDesk 600G2 SFF | Dell Desktop ECT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 6700 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel UHD Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| PSU | — | 180W★ |
| Weight | 5.26 kg | 6.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 6 | 7★ |
| HDMI | 0x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP ProDesk 600G2 SFF 2016, Core i7-6700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
- Below average cpu (25th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.