Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90t Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 225, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Raven 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
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90t Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 225, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Raven Black
The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90t Gen 6 tower receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its fast performance, quiet operation, and solid build quality. Many users highlight its excellent value for the price, especially compared to Dell alternatives, and appreciate the easy setup and expandability. However, a notable minority report serious issues like freezing, dead-on-arrival units, and poor assembly, along with complaints about limited USB-C ports and a lack of internal SSD bays. Overall, it is a well-regarded business-class desktop with some quality control and connectivity drawbacks.
Pros
- Fast performance and quick boot-up
- Quiet operation even under load
- Excellent value for the price
- Easy setup and configuration
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Limited USB-C ports (only one)
- No internal 2.5" SSD bay
- Some units dead on arrival or freeze frequently
- Poor assembly and quality control issues
- Compact GPU limits display outputs
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Lenovo ThinkCentre M90t Gen 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 20 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 4 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 500W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 6.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| 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 5.1★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Integrated 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
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90t Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 225, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Raven Black
- Strong port selection (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong cpu (68th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 26 specs.