Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
HP Elite 800 G9 2024, Core i7-14700, 32GB, 512GB 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
HP Elite 800 G9 2024, Core i7-14700, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Users are very satisfied with this HP EliteDesk, praising its speed, cool operation, and reliability. Several mention it's perfect for office tasks and business use, with one reviewer noting it's "stable as a rock." However, one user warns that the standard model is "super large" and recommends the mini version for space saving and quieter operation.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Cool operation
- Reliable and stable
- Great for office tasks
- Good value for price
Cons
- Standard model is large
- Noise from standard model
- Mini version recommended for space
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | HP Elite 800 G9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i7 14700 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 33 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| PSU | 180W | 260W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 5.40 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7 | 10★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | No |
| 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
HP Elite 800 G9 2024, Core i7-14700, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong ram (76th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
Pricing
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 24 specs.
