Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250 vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M720Q
Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Dell
84 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkCentre M720Q, Core i5-8500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Lenovo
38 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
75 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
This Dell desktop offers excellent value for everyday use, with fast performance, quiet operation, and easy setup. However, a few users experienced early failures and poor support, and the limited power supply and expansion options make it unsuitable for gaming without upgrades. Overall, it's a solid choice for basic tasks and office work.
Pros
- Fast performance for everyday tasks
- Quiet operation
- Easy setup out of the box
- Good value for the price
- Compact and stylish design
Cons
- Limited power supply (180W bronze)
- No expansion for additional M.2 SSD
- Non-standard PSU and motherboard connectors
- Early failure reported by some users
- Poor customer support experience
Performance 6
Quiet operation 4
Value for money 5
Ease of setup 4
Reliability 2
Customer support 1
Lenovo ThinkCentre M720Q, Core i5-8500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
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Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Workstation
Compact
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250 | Lenovo ThinkCentre M720Q | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7-265★ | Intel Core i5-8500T |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 9 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | — |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mini |
| PSU | 360W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.64 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 HDMI |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 DP/DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 | Yes |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Yes★ |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (79th percentile)
Lenovo ThinkCentre M720Q, Core i5-8500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average cpu (23rd percentile)
- Below average gpu (25th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 25 specs.