Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
MSI Mini PC 2025, Intel i7-1255U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, 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
MSI Mini PC 2025, Intel i7-1255U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The MSI Cubi Professional is widely praised for its compact size, quiet operation, and solid performance for everyday tasks and light professional use. Users appreciate the good value for money, ample ports, and fast boot times. However, a few concerns include a hard drive failure shortly after setup (with unresponsive seller support), a power button that blends into the chassis, and potential heat generation under heavy loads. Overall, most reviewers are very satisfied and recommend it for those needing a small, reliable Windows PC.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving design
- Quiet operation
- Fast boot times
- Good value for money
- Plenty of ports
Cons
- Hard drive failure shortly after setup
- Unresponsive seller support for hardware issues
- Power button blends into chassis
- Heat generation under heavy loads
- Some bloatware pre-installed
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | MSI Mini PC | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i7 1255U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Intel Irise Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 2.72 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x DisplayPort Out |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| 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
MSI Mini PC 2025, Intel i7-1255U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.
