Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black

Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black

Alienware
50 Overall Score
vs
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black

Dell
93 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black

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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

Scores

Home Office
Alienware
45
Dell
94
Business
Alienware
36
Dell
87
Developer
Alienware
48
Dell
83
Workstation
Alienware
58
Dell
72
Gaming
Alienware
69
Dell
19
Compact
Alienware
22
Dell
68
Creator
Alienware
61
Dell
34
Ai Llm
Alienware
50
Dell
36

Specifications

Alienware Aurora ACT1250Dell Desktop ECT1250
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 7 265F★Intel Core Ultra 7 265
CPU Multi-Core Score
49,536
48,260
Cores2020
Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
L3 Cache30 MB30 MB
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★Intel UHD Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
35,666
5,484
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM16 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR7Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB32 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5DDR5
Storage 11 TB2 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Build
Form Factormid-towersff
PSU1000W★180W
Weight—6.41 kg
Connectivity
USB-C Ports2★1
USB Ports27★
HDMI1x HDMI1x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort3x DisplayPort1x DisplayPort 1.4
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth
EthernetRJ-45Gigabit Ethernet
System
OSWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black

  • Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong cpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong storage (69th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile

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

Pricing

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black is $2,089 cheaper (2.5x less).

Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black0.014score per dollar
vs
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black0.066score per dollar

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black offers 4.7x better value for money

Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black

Verdict

★ Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250

Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 4 of 25 specs.

Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCreator

Dell Desktop ECT1250 Better at:

CompactBusinessDeveloperHome OfficeWorkstation

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