Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
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MSI Codex R2 AI 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 1TB, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
MSI
84 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 Codex R2 AI 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 1TB, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Home Office
Business
Gaming
Developer
Creator
Workstation
Compact
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | MSI Codex R2 AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 30 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7 | 11★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 3x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 1x Ethernet |
| 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
MSI Codex R2 AI 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 1TB, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black0.066score per dollar
vs
MSI Codex R2 AI 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 1TB, RTX 5060 Ti, Black0.042score per dollar
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250
Scores 93 overall, wins 3 of 8 usage categories and 3 of 26 specs.
