Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs Lenovo ThinkStation Tower Gen 2
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkStation Tower Gen 2, Core Ultra 5 235, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 512GB SSD, RTX A400, Black
Lenovo
73 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
Lenovo ThinkStation Tower Gen 2, Core Ultra 5 235, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 512GB SSD, RTX A400, Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Workstation
Compact
Creator
Gaming
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Lenovo ThinkStation Tower Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 14 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA RTX A400★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 4 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | — | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 500W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 9.67 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7 | 8★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 4x Mini DisplayPort 1.4a1x DisplayPort |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4a (Mini) and 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| 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
Lenovo ThinkStation Tower Gen 2, Core Ultra 5 235, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 512GB SSD, RTX A400, Black
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong cpu (77th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
Pricing
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
No current pricing available
Lenovo ThinkStation Tower Gen 2, Core Ultra 5 235, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 512GB SSD, RTX A400, Black
Verdict
Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 27 specs.
