Lenovo ThinkCentre M710 vs Dell Desktop ECT1250
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710, Core i3-6100, 8GB, 256GB SSD
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710, Core i3-6100, 8GB, 256GB SSD
User reviews for this desktop/kit are sharply divided. While one verified buyer says it works great out of the box with easy setup, multiple other verified buyers report critical issues such as the system not turning on at all, missing power cord, broken mouse, and a keyboard that does not light up as advertised. Several buyers are returning the unit or warning others not to purchase, indicating poor quality control.
Pros
- Easy initial setup
- Works great out of the box
- Wireless mouse included works
- Everything looks brand new
- Transfer files and programs easily
Cons
- System does not turn on
- Missing power cord
- Mouse arrived broken
- Keyboard does not light up as advertised
- No quality control before shipping
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
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M710 | Dell Desktop ECT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i3 6100 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 520 | Intel UHD Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| PSU | — | 180W★ |
| Weight | 7.26 kg | 6.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 7 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 2×DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710, Core i3-6100, 8GB, 256GB SSD
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
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 (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.