Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs HP G2
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
HP G2, Core i3, 8GB, 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
HP G2, Core i3, 8GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The product receives mixed reviews. Some users find it easy to set up and adequate for basic tasks or light gaming, while others are severely disappointed by the lack of a dedicated graphics card, poor gaming performance, and a non-curved monitor. Verified buyers report issues like a non-backlit keyboard and excessive bloatware, and one Spanish reviewer warns that refunds are not full. Overall, it is not recommended for serious gaming.
Pros
- Easy setup
- Good image quality for video games
- Adequate for basic tasks
- Well put together
- Relatively fast after removing bloatware
Cons
- No dedicated graphics card
- Poor gaming performance
- Non-curved monitor
- Keyboard does not light up
- Excessive bloatware
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | HP G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | 3.4 GHz core_i3 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 20★ | 1 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | WiFi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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 (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
HP G2, Core i3, 8GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average port selection (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
HP G2, Core i3, 8GB, 1TB SSD, Black offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.
