Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
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HP ProDesk 290 G9 2026, Core i3-13100, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 500GB HDD, Jet Black
HP
69 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
HP ProDesk 290 G9 2026, Core i3-13100, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 500GB HDD, Jet Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Workstation
Compact
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | HP ProDesk 290 G9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i5 12500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 18 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 2 GB★ |
| 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 | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | — | 500 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 180W |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 7 | 8★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 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 ProDesk 290 G9 2026, Core i3-13100, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 500GB HDD, Jet Black
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black0.066score per dollar
vs
HP ProDesk 290 G9 2026, Core i3-13100, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 500GB HDD, Jet Black0.098score per dollar
HP ProDesk 290 G9 2026, Core i3-13100, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 500GB HDD, Jet Black offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 27 specs.
