Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs HP Elite Mini 805 G8
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
HP Elite Mini 805 G8 2022, Ryzen 5 5600GE, 16GB, 256GB SSD
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
HP Elite Mini 805 G8 2022, Ryzen 5 5600GE, 16GB, 256GB SSD
The HP Elite Mini 805 SFF Desktop Computer receives a positive but brief review, with the user praising its performance for music production tasks like running Kontakt instruments and recording 30 tracks in REAPER. The main drawbacks mentioned are the small internal hard drive and the learning curve of Windows 11. The Q&A confirms it does not include a monitor or vertical stand, and has 16GB of memory.
Pros
- Good price
- Good performance for music production
- Easy to work with retailer
Cons
- Small internal hard drive
- Windows 11 learning curve
- Monitor not included
- Vertical stand not included
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | HP Elite Mini 805 G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | AMD Ryzen 5 5600GE |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | 65W |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 1.45 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 6 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 Output |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| 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
HP Elite Mini 805 G8 2022, Ryzen 5 5600GE, 16GB, 256GB SSD
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong port selection (69th percentile)
- Below average storage (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
No current pricing available
HP Elite Mini 805 G8 2022, Ryzen 5 5600GE, 16GB, 256GB SSD
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 24 specs.
