Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Mac, calling it a powerhouse and the best value for power users. They praise its multicore performance, GPU capabilities, and ability to handle demanding tasks like video editing and development without issues. The M3 Ultra is seen as a better value than the M4 Max, especially when configured with more memory.
Pros
- Powerful multicore performance
- Great GPU value
- Handles demanding tasks
- Fast exports
- Reliable and stable
Cons
- Single-core performance not noticeably fast
- Potential competition from M4 Max
Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Black
The OptiPlex 7060 Micro receives mixed feedback. Many verified buyers praise its speed, compact size, and good value as a refurbished business-class machine, especially for casual use or server projects. However, a detailed negative review highlights serious refurbishment problems: missing parts, third-party USB WiFi, wrong BIOS, and poor cosmetic condition. The experience depends heavily on the specific seller and whether the buyer is technically savvy enough to resolve setup issues.
Pros
- Excellent speed and performance
- Compact micro form factor
- Good value for a refurbished unit
- Blazing fast SSD boot up
- Great for casual use or server projects
Cons
- Inconsistent refurbishment quality
- Missing parts (drive tray, stand)
- Poor cosmetic condition on some units
- USB WiFi/BT dongles instead of internal card
- Wrong BIOS and missing Dell support apps
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 20 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 180W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 5.45 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 7★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Black
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 26 specs.