Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs Alienware Aurora DACT1250-9338BLK-PUS
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Alienware Aurora DACT1250-9338BLK-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black
What Buyers Say
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
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
Alienware Aurora DACT1250-9338BLK-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black
The Alienware Aurora gaming desktop delivers strong gaming performance, especially with the RTX 5080 and liquid cooling, making it a great deal when found on sale. However, users note significant drawbacks: a proprietary build that limits upgrades, missing PCI-e x4 slots, and mediocre RGB customization via AlienFX. While it excels in out-of-the-box gaming and productivity, the high full retail price and expansion limitations make it a mixed recommendation.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance with RTX 5080
- Great value when on sale
- Effective liquid cooling and quiet operation
- Wi-Fi 7 support with clean setup
- Sleek design with customizable RGB
Cons
- Proprietary build limits upgrades
- Missing PCI-e x4 slots for expansion
- Mediocre RGB customization via AlienFX
- High full retail price
- Alienware Command Center software issues
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Alienware Aurora DACT1250-9338BLK-PUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 1000W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 15.37 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 7 | 7 |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB-C 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 3 x DisplayPort 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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
Alienware Aurora DACT1250-9338BLK-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black
- Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 1 of 26 specs.