HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2024
Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Black 2025
What Buyers Say
HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2024
This HP Elite Mini 800 is an impressively powerful yet compact desktop replacement. Users love its small footprint, fast performance for demanding tasks like data analysis and music production, and ample ports that eliminate the need for a docking station. The only recurring concerns are noticeable heat and some Bluetooth driver issues, but overall satisfaction is very high. Multiple long-term reviews confirm it remains trouble-free after months of daily use.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving design
- Fast performance for demanding tasks
- Lots of ports eliminate docking station
- Runs cool without overheating
- Powerful for data analysis and music production
Cons
- Runs hot under load
- Bluetooth driver issues in some cases
- Could have better cooling
Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Black 2025
The Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 receives mixed feedback. Users praise its quiet operation, premium build quality, and strong performance for AI and VR tasks, but criticize thermal throttling, single-channel RAM, and a weak power supply that limits GPU upgrades. The included peripherals are considered cheap, and the custom motherboard raises long-term upgradability concerns.
Pros
- Quiet operation
- Premium build quality
- Strong AI and VR performance
- Good front I/O options
- Easy access to internals
Cons
- Thermal throttling under load
- Single-channel RAM configuration
- Weak power supply limits GPU upgrades
- Cheap included keyboard and mouse
- Custom motherboard limits upgradability
Scores
Specifications
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9 | Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900T | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 30 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 120W | 460W★ |
| Weight | 2.72 kg | 8.62 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 5 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 x 1 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 2x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 | 3x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000/2500 |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2024
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (76th percentile)
- Strong ram (74th percentile)
Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Black 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong storage (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (25th percentile)
Pricing
Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Black 2025 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.
