Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
HP Tiny G3 2017, Core i5-7500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
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 Tiny G3 2017, Core i5-7500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
The product receives mixed reviews with a significant number of users reporting severe issues like failure to turn on, graphics card not connected, spontaneous freezing, and overheating. A few customers praise its value and performance, but the majority of negative experiences highlight poor quality control and unreliable customer support. The return process is described as lengthy and frustrating.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good performance when working
- Fast and responsive customer service
- Well-packaged delivery
- Innovative component upgrade
Cons
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Graphics card not connected properly
- Overheating issues
- Failure to turn on
- Poor quality control
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | HP Tiny G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel 7th Generation Core i5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 4 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| 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 | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 6 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 1 |
| 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
HP Tiny G3 2017, Core i5-7500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gpu (71st percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average cpu (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Pricing
HP Tiny G3 2017, Core i5-7500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 25 specs.
