Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
HP 290 G9 2026, Core i3-13100, 16GB, 256GB SSD, UHD 730
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
HP 290 G9 2026, Core i3-13100, 16GB, 256GB SSD, UHD 730
The majority of buyers find this HP desktop to be a solid value for home and office use, praising its speed, easy setup, and inclusion of keyboard and mouse. However, several recurring issues temper enthusiasm: early models may arrive with damaged Windows, modified BIOS (including a BANK OF AMERICA splash screen), or missing/incorrect power cords. Most critically, one buyer reports an unresponsive customer service and a defective audio driver, which forced a return. The lack of USB-C and DisplayPort ports is also noted as a limitation.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Easy setup
- Great value for money
- Includes keyboard and mouse
- Quiet operation
Cons
- Poor customer service
- Damaged Windows in some units
- Modified BIOS on some units (BANK OF AMERICA splash)
- Missing or incorrect power cords
- Slow boot on some units
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | HP 290 G9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i5 10400F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 2 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | tower |
| PSU | 180W | 180W |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 7 | 8★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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
HP 290 G9 2026, Core i3-13100, 16GB, 256GB SSD, UHD 730
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Pricing
HP 290 G9 2026, Core i3-13100, 16GB, 256GB SSD, UHD 730 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.
