HP Z2 G1i 2024, Core Ultra 5 235, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 2000 Ada, Black

HP Z2 G1i 2024, Core Ultra 5 235, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 2000 Ada, Black

HP
75 Overall Score
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Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black

Dell
93 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

HP Z2 G1i 2024, Core Ultra 5 235, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 2000 Ada, Black

65 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews

The HP Z2 G1i Workstation is a compact small form factor desktop that comes with a wired keyboard and mouse. Users are curious about its upgrade potential, software, and warranty, but no detailed user experiences are available yet. The overall sentiment is neutral due to lack of hands-on feedback.

Pros
  • Compact small form factor
  • Includes wired keyboard and mouse
Cons
  • No detailed user reviews available
  • Unclear upgrade limits and warranty
👍 Form factor 1
👍 Included accessories 1
🤔 Upgrade capability 1
🤔 Software and os 1
🤔 Warranty and support 1
🤔 Graphics performance 1

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
HP
81
Dell
94
Business
HP
78
Dell
88
Developer
HP
76
Dell
83
Workstation
HP
81
Dell
72
Compact
HP
77
Dell
68
Creator
HP
74
Dell
34
Gaming
HP
72
Dell
19
Ai Llm
HP
67
Dell
36

Specifications

HP Z2 G1iDell Desktop ECT1250
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 5Intel Core Ultra 7 265★
CPU Multi-Core Score
36,434
48,260
Cores1420★
Frequency3.4 GHz★2.4 GHz
L3 Cache24 MB30 MB★
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada★Intel UHD Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
16,972
5,484
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM16 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR6★Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB32 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5DDR5
Storage 11 TB2 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Build
Form Factorsffsff
PSU500W★180W
Weight4.00 kg6.41 kg
Connectivity
USB-C Ports2★1
USB Ports9★7
HDMI4x Mini DisplayPort 1.4a Output1x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort2x DisplayPort 1.41x DisplayPort 1.4
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6★
BluetoothNoBluetooth
EthernetGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
System
OSWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

HP Z2 G1i 2024, Core Ultra 5 235, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 2000 Ada, Black

  • Strong port selection (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong cpu (77th percentile)
  • Strong gpu (72nd percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %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

★ Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250

Scores 93 overall, wins 3 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 25 specs.

HP Z2 G1i Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorWorkstation

Dell Desktop ECT1250 Better at:

BusinessDeveloperHome Office