Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
HP EliteDesk 800 G5-MINI 2018, Core i7-8700T, 16GB, 256GB 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 EliteDesk 800 G5-MINI 2018, Core i7-8700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
This desktop PC features an Intel Core i7-8700T processor and 256GB SSD, with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed. Users appreciate the solid processor and SSD for everyday tasks, but the limited storage and lack of clarity on graphics performance are concerns. The ability to upgrade memory is a positive, though not explicitly confirmed in all reviews.
Pros
- Intel Core i7-8700T processor
- 256GB SSD storage
- Windows 11 Pro pre-installed
- 64-bit 6-core performance
- Memory upgradeable
Cons
- Limited 256GB storage
- Unclear graphics performance
- No gaming suitability info
- Base clock 2.40 GHz only
- No memory upgrade confirmation
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | HP EliteDesk 800 G5-MINI | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i7-8700T |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 1.05 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 6 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | DisplayPort 1.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | RJ45 |
| 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 EliteDesk 800 G5-MINI 2018, Core i7-8700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
- Below average cpu (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 24 specs.
