Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Apple Mac mini M4 2024, 24GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
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
Apple Mac mini M4 2024, 24GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
The Mac Mini M4 is receiving high praise for its exceptional speed, especially with the M4 chip and the new 16 GB minimum RAM. Users migrating from older models report a seamless and noticeably faster experience, making it a powerful yet compact upgrade for home offices. While a few note the power button's awkward bottom placement, the overall satisfaction with performance and value is very high.
Pros
- M4 chip speed
- 16 GB base RAM is game changer
- Fast boot and app loading
- Compact size
- Front and rear ports
Cons
- Power button on bottom is awkward
- Requires adapters for older peripherals
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Apple Mac mini M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Apple M4 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple M4 10-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 24 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 0.68 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 5★ |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 5 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 3 x Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
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
Apple Mac mini M4 2024, 24GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 3 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 25 specs.
