Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
GMKtec Nucbox K11 2024, Ryzen 9 8945HS, 32GB, 2TB SSD
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 Nucbox K11 2024, Ryzen 9 8945HS, 32GB, 2TB SSD
This mini PC is generally well-liked for its compact size, strong performance, and ability to handle gaming and multitasking. However, several users reported issues with WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth dropouts, and a unit that stopped working after a month. The build quality and ease of upgrading RAM and storage are praised, but the plastic top cover can be tricky to open and the RGB fan is not adjustable.
Pros
- Compact size
- Strong performance for gaming and multitasking
- Easy to upgrade RAM and storage
- Good build quality (metal casing)
- Oculink port for external GPU
Cons
- WiFi connectivity issues
- Bluetooth dropouts
- Unit stopped working after a month
- Plastic top cover hard to open
- RGB fan not adjustable
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | GMKtec Nucbox K11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 32 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | 120W |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 0.36 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| 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 (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
GMKtec Nucbox K11 2024, Ryzen 9 8945HS, 32GB, 2TB SSD
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (76th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 26 specs.