Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
ZYNEEX S5 2025, Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050
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
ZYNEEX S5 2025, Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050
This gaming PC generally impresses with its performance, handling modern games at ultra settings smoothly and remaining quiet under load. However, a few users encountered issues like needing to reload Windows on arrival or stiff USB ports. The colorful lighting and included remote are popular features, and most buyers find it a solid value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance at ultra settings
- Quiet operation under heavy load
- Easy setup process
- Colorful lighting with remote control
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Some units require Windows reinstallation
- Stiff USB ports in some units
- Glass panel removal tricky initially
- Pre-installed setup with foreign language bookmarks
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | ZYNEEX S5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 1 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 6 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 550W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 11.16 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 7 | 8★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows |
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
ZYNEEX S5 2025, Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Strong gpu (69th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (27th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
No current pricing available
ZYNEEX S5 2025, Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 25 specs.
