iBUYPOWER Trace 5 MR 181i vs Dell Desktop ECT1250
iBUYPOWER Trace 5 MR 181i 2021, Core i9-11900KF, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 6900 XT, Black
iBUYPOWER
52 Overall Score
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Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
iBUYPOWER Trace 5 MR 181i 2021, Core i9-11900KF, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 6900 XT, 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
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Workstation
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Creator
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Specifications
| iBUYPOWER Trace 5 MR 181i | Dell Desktop ECT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 11900KF | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | sff |
| PSU | — | 180W★ |
| Weight | 15.88 kg | 6.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 6 | 7★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
iBUYPOWER Trace 5 MR 181i 2021, Core i9-11900KF, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 6900 XT, Black
- Strong gpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average reliability (27th 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
iBUYPOWER Trace 5 MR 181i 2021, Core i9-11900KF, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 6900 XT, 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 5 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 25 specs.
