Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
MSI Cubi 5 12M, Intel i5-1235U, 16GB, 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
MSI Cubi 5 12M, Intel i5-1235U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
The MSI Cubi Professional receives mixed feedback. While many users praise its compact size, quiet operation, and reliable performance for personal use, there are serious concerns about fan failures, poor warranty support, and vendor ghosting after reporting issues. Verified buyers report that a Windows 11 update caused networking problems, and the vendor failed to respond to follow-up messages. Overall, it seems a solid choice for personal use but risky for business deployments.
Pros
- Compact size
- Quiet operation
- Reliable performance
- Fast speed
- Easy setup
Cons
- Fan failure issues
- Poor warranty support
- Vendor ghosting after problem reports
- Windows 11 update networking problems
- Missing external on/off cable button
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | MSI Cubi 5 12M | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i5 1235U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 0.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | 65W |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x DisplayPort Out |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| 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
MSI Cubi 5 12M, Intel i5-1235U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (24th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.