Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs Alienware Aurora DACT1250-7483BLK-PUS
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Alienware Aurora DACT1250-7483BLK-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 7 265F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, 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 DACT1250-7483BLK-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 7 265F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
The Alienware Aurora is praised for its outstanding performance in gaming and streaming, with smooth graphics and quiet operation even under load. Users appreciate the customizable RGB lighting and excellent value, especially when purchased on sale. The main drawbacks are a GPU issue in one unit requiring replacement and limited RAM upgradability to 64GB per the manufacturer.
Pros
- Outstanding gaming and streaming performance
- Smooth graphics with GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
- Quiet operation even under heavy load
- Customizable RGB lighting
- Great value for money on sale
Cons
- GPU defect required replacement on one unit
- RAM limited to 64GB upgrade per manufacturer
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Alienware Aurora DACT1250-7483BLK-PUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 30 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 500W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 15.37 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 7 | 7 |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB-C 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 3x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | RJ-45 |
| 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 DACT1250-7483BLK-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 7 265F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 2 of 26 specs.