Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 225, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Raven Black with Stormy Gray
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 M90a Pro Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 225, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Raven Black with Stormy Gray
The ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 6 is generally well-received for its fast performance, crisp 27-inch display, and space-saving all-in-one design. Many users praise its ease of setup and value for money, especially for office and work-from-home use. However, there are notable complaints about reliability issues, such as units arriving defective or dying shortly after purchase, and some dissatisfaction with customer service and support. A few users also mention the lack of a touch screen, a wobbly stand, and audio quality that doesn't meet expectations.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Crisp 27-inch display
- Space-saving all-in-one design
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
Cons
- Reliability issues (defective units)
- Poor customer service
- No touch screen
- Wobbly stand
- Audio quality below expectations
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 20 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Intel integrated graphics with up to 8 TOPS | Optional: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB with up to 194 TOPS |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 6 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| 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 | aio |
| PSU | 180W | 230W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 8.25 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 5 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 out, 1x HDMI 1.4 in |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | DisplayPort 1.4 out |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Ethernet (RJ45) |
| 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 M90a Pro Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 225, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Raven Black with Stormy Gray
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong port selection (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 26 specs.