Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black

Dell
93 Overall Score
vs
MSI PRO DP21 14M-1000US 2025, Core i5-14400, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black

MSI PRO DP21 14M-1000US 2025, Core i5-14400, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black

MSI
65 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black

95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

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
👍 Speed performance 5
👍 Quiet operation 3
👍 Compact size 3
👍 Ease of setup 3
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Windows 11 compatibility 4

MSI PRO DP21 14M-1000US 2025, Core i5-14400, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black

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Scores

Home Office
Dell
94
MSI
70
Business
Dell
87
MSI
62
Developer
Dell
83
MSI
64
Compact
Dell
68
MSI
72
Workstation
Dell
72
MSI
54
Ai Llm
Dell
36
MSI
27
Creator
Dell
34
MSI
26
Gaming
Dell
19
MSI
14

Specifications

Dell Desktop ECT1250MSI PRO DP21 14M-1000US
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 7 265★Intel Core i5-14400
CPU Multi-Core Score
48,260
24,974
Cores20★10
Frequency2.4 GHz2.5 GHz★
L3 Cache30 MB★20 MB
Graphics
GPU*Intel UHD Graphics★Intel UHD Graphics 770
GPU Benchmark Score
5,484
1,534
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSharedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB32 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5DDR5
Storage 12 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Build
Form Factorsffmini
PSU180W★120W
Weight6.41 kg1.52 kg
Connectivity
USB-C Ports12★
USB Ports7★5
HDMI1x HDMI 2.11 x HDMI-out (supports 4K @60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1)
DisplayPort1x DisplayPort 1.41x DP-out (1.4)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.3★
EthernetGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
System
OSWindows 11 HomeWindows 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

MSI PRO DP21 14M-1000US 2025, Core i5-14400, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black

  • Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong port selection (71st percentile)
  • Strong storage (69th percentile)

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black0.066score per dollar
vs
MSI PRO DP21 14M-1000US 2025, Core i5-14400, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black0.052score per dollar

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black offers 1.3x better value for money

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black

MSI PRO DP21 14M-1000US 2025, Core i5-14400, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black

Verdict

★ Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250

Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 24 specs.

Dell Desktop ECT1250 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCreatorBusinessDeveloperHome OfficeWorkstation

MSI PRO DP21 14M-1000US Better at:

Compact

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