Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M625
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Lenovo ThinkCentre M625, AMD A, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 512GB SSD, 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
Lenovo ThinkCentre M625, AMD A, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 512GB SSD, Black
This Lenovo ThinkCentre mini PC has been heavily criticized by verified purchasers for extreme slowness, even with basic tasks like email and word processing. Multiple users report that the device is virtually unusable for video playback, and one discovered the unit was gutted and virtualized instead of containing the advertised SSD and RAM. The single positive review offers no detail, while the overwhelming majority describe a deeply flawed product that feels like a scam.
Pros
- None mentioned by reviewers
Cons
- Extremely slow performance
- Unusable for video playback
- Gutted and virtualized hardware
- No SSD or RAM as advertised
- Overheating with insufficient cooling
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Lenovo ThinkCentre M625 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | 2.4 GHz amd_a_series |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 20★ | 1 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 2.27 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 6 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | WiFi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | RJ-45 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 ThinkCentre M625, AMD A, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
- Below average cpu (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 27 specs.