Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
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HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2023, Core i7-14700T, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
HP
67 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
HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2023, Core i7-14700T, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
50 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
The HP Elite Mini 800 G9 gets mixed feedback. Some users praise its fast performance, sleek design, and good port selection, while others report serious freezing issues on restart that persist after repairs. The return process is also described as difficult.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Sleek and compact design
- Good port selection
Cons
- Freezes on restart repeatedly
- Difficult return process
- Price considered high by some
Performance 3
Design 2
Freezing issue 1
Return process 1
Price 1
Port selection 1
Scores
Home Office
Business
Compact
Developer
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | HP Elite Mini 800 G9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i7 14700T |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 33 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | 90W |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 1.42 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 5 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| 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
HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2023, Core i7-14700T, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (76th percentile)
- Strong port selection (75th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 26 specs.