Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs MSI PRO DP21 13M
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
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MSI PRO DP21 13M, Core i3-13100, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
MSI
52 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
MSI PRO DP21 13M, Core i3-13100, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
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Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Workstation
Compact
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | MSI PRO DP21 13M | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i3-13100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | 120W |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 3.49 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7 | 7 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 1 x Ethernet Port |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
MSI PRO DP21 13M, Core i3-13100, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (75th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 24 specs.