Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
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Apple Mac mini Z1UD0007Y 2026, M5 Pro, 48GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple
72 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
Apple Mac mini Z1UD0007Y 2026, M5 Pro, 48GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Compact
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Apple Mac mini Z1UD0007Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Apple M5 Pro★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 18 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple M5 Pro Chip 20-Core GPU★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 48 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | 155W |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 0.73 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 3 x Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5GbE LAN |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
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
Apple Mac mini Z1UD0007Y 2026, M5 Pro, 48GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (79th percentile)
- Strong gpu (70th percentile)
Pricing
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black0.066score per dollar
vs
Apple Mac mini Z1UD0007Y 2026, M5 Pro, 48GB, 1TB SSD, Silver0.025score per dollar
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black offers 2.6x better value for money
Apple Mac mini Z1UD0007Y 2026, M5 Pro, 48GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Verdict
Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 25 specs.
