HP Slimline 290 vs Dell Desktop ECT1250
HP Slimline 290 2018, Core i7-8700, 8GB, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
HP
43 Overall Score
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Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HP Slimline 290 2018, Core i7-8700, 8GB, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
No customer feedback yet
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
Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Workstation
Compact
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| HP Slimline 290 | Dell Desktop ECT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | 350 MHz | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 630 | 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 |
| Storage 2 | 1 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | desktop | sff |
| PSU | 180W | 180W |
| Weight | 2.97 kg | 6.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 4★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 6 | 7★ |
| HDMI | 1 VGA, 1 HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP Slimline 290 2018, Core i7-8700, 8GB, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
- Strong port selection (78th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average gpu (25th percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
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
Pricing
HP Slimline 290 2018, Core i7-8700, 8GB, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 27 specs.