Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Lenovo ThinkCentre M720s-SFF 2017, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
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
Lenovo ThinkCentre M720s-SFF 2017, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
This desktop features an Intel Core i5-8500 processor with 6 cores and a slim form factor, making it suitable for small spaces. It comes with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed and offers an SSD bay for storage expansion. However, based on the available Q&A, there is no clear indication of its suitability for graphic-intensive tasks, and the overall sentiment is mixed due to limited user feedback.
Pros
- Intel Core i5-8500 6-core processor
- Slim form factor for small spaces
- Windows 11 Pro pre-installed
- SSD bay for storage expansion
Cons
- Unclear suitability for graphic-intensive tasks
- Limited user feedback available
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Lenovo ThinkCentre M720s-SFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i5-8500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 9 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Fast Ethernet |
| 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
Lenovo ThinkCentre M720s-SFF 2017, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average port selection (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average storage (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average cpu (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 24 specs.