Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
GEEKOM A5 2025, Ryzen 5 7430U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Rose Gold
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
GEEKOM A5 2025, Ryzen 5 7430U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Rose Gold
This mini PC delivers impressive performance in a compact form factor, with users praising its speed, memory, and graphics for tasks like running QuickBooks and learning. It offers great value compared to laptops with similar specs, though some questions remain about warranty access and connectivity features like a card reader or audio out.
Pros
- Compact size
- Powerful performance
- Great value for money
- Comes with Windows Pro
- Plenty of expansion options
Cons
- Unclear warranty access
- Missing card reader
- No audio out for speakers
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | GEEKOM A5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | AMD Radeon Vega 7 |
| 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★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 0.65 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 2 x HDMI 2.0 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 4x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000/2500 |
| 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 (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
GEEKOM A5 2025, Ryzen 5 7430U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Rose Gold
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Strong port selection (71st percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Pricing
GEEKOM A5 2025, Ryzen 5 7430U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Rose Gold offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.
