Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs GMKtec K12
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
GMKtec K12 2025, Ryzen 7 H 255, 64GB, 1TB 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
GMKtec K12 2025, Ryzen 7 H 255, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Black
This mini PC receives high praise for its performance, especially for gaming and multitasking. Users highlight its quiet fans, effective cooling, and ability to handle demanding tasks like 4K streaming and modern games. Some note the larger size aids cooling, and a few suggest a clean Windows reinstall to remove bloatware. Overall, it is seen as a great value for the price.
Pros
- Quiet fans
- Effective cooling
- Great gaming performance
- Good value for money
- Handles 4K streaming
Cons
- No optical audio out
- Pre-installed bloatware
- Larger than some mini PCs
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | GMKtec K12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics★ | AMD Radeon 780M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | 120W |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 2.19 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| 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 (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
GMKtec K12 2025, Ryzen 7 H 255, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong ram (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average gpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 24 specs.