Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 SFF
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 SFF 2025, AMD A8 PRO-7600B, 8GB, 128GB SSD, UHD 530
Lenovo
25 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Speed performance 5
Quiet operation 3
Compact size 3
Ease of setup 3
Value for money 3
Windows 11 compatibility 4
Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 SFF 2025, AMD A8 PRO-7600B, 8GB, 128GB SSD, UHD 530
30 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
The Lenovo M79 tower has mixed reviews. Some users praise its fast boot and smooth operation, while others report serious issues like no monitor signal, missing USB dongle for peripherals, and lack of wireless networking despite claims. The refund process has also been criticized.
Pros
- Fast boot up
- Good price
- Easy setup
- Runs programs smoothly
Cons
- No monitor signal
- Missing USB dongle for peripherals
- No wireless networking despite claims
- Refund process issues
- Wireless keyboard and mouse do not connect
Boot speed 1
Price value 1
Ease of setup 1
Monitor signal 1
Wireless networking 2
Missing peripherals 2
Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Workstation
Compact
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 SFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 32 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Intel UHD Graphics 530 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 6.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 6 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | 802.11bgn |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | RJ-45 |
| 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
Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 SFF 2025, AMD A8 PRO-7600B, 8GB, 128GB SSD, UHD 530
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average storage (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 24 specs.