Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Minisforum DeskMini M1 Pro 2025, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 1TB 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
Minisforum DeskMini M1 Pro 2025, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
The Minisforum mini PC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance, compact design, and versatile connectivity including Oculink and multiple NVMe slots. Users praise its speed, quiet operation, and excellent customer support, though one reviewer warns of reliability risks with such devices. A few minor issues like a non-functional SD card slot and AI support limitations are noted, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Compact and quiet design
- Excellent customer support
- Versatile connectivity (Oculink, NVMe, dual 2.5GbE)
- High RAM and storage capacity
Cons
- SD card slot not working
- Limited AI support for iGPU
- Reliability concerns for mini PCs
- High price
- Initial setup issues with drivers
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Minisforum DeskMini M1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Apple M1 Pro |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 2 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 1.36 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB4 (40Gbps) |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x DP1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | — |
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
Minisforum DeskMini M1 Pro 2025, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (76th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Minisforum DeskMini M1 Pro 2025, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 26 specs.
