Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
vs
GEEKOM A5 Pro 2025, Ryzen 5 7430U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver+Black
GEEKOM
34 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
GEEKOM A5 Pro 2025, Ryzen 5 7430U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver+Black
70 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The Mini PC is praised for its speed and performance, with users noting it is very fast and has plenty of horsepower. However, the lack of proper instructions is a drawback, and shipping was slow, taking over a week. Overall, it is considered a decent computer for the price.
Pros
- Very fast startup
- Plenty of horsepower
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Lack of proper instructions
- Slow shipping (over a week)
Performance 2
Instructions 1
Shipping speed 1
Value for money 1
Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Workstation
Compact
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | GEEKOM A5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| 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★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 6 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 2x HDMI 2.0 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 4x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| 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 (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
GEEKOM A5 Pro 2025, Ryzen 5 7430U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver+Black
- Strong port selection (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (27th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.
