Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs Apple iMac 21.5"
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
vs
Apple iMac 21.5" 2017, Core i5, 8GB, 1TB HDD, Silver
Apple
50 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
Apple iMac 21.5" 2017, Core i5, 8GB, 1TB HDD, Silver
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Workstation
Compact
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Apple iMac 21.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel 7th Generation Core i5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 20★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD★ | HDD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | aio |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 5.67 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 2 x Thunderbolt |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | 802.11n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
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
Apple iMac 21.5" 2017, Core i5, 8GB, 1TB HDD, Silver
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average cpu (9th percentile)9th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 25 specs.