Dell ECT1250 vs HP ProDesk 600 G3
Dell ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
HP ProDesk 600 G3 2016, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
What Buyers Say
Dell ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
No customer feedback yet
HP ProDesk 600 G3 2016, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
This gaming PC is a hit with kids, especially for playing Fortnite, thanks to its great graphics and LED lights. However, several buyers reported issues like faulty screens, sound problems, and missing cables, though customer service was responsive in replacing defective units. The limited 256GB storage is a common concern, with many recommending an external drive. Overall, it offers good value when it works, but quality control seems inconsistent.
Pros
- Great graphics
- Amazing LED lights
- Easy setup
- Good for Fortnite
- Responsive customer service
Cons
- Limited 256GB storage
- Faulty screens reported
- Sound issues
- Missing or wrong cables
- Slow game loading speed
Scores
Specifications
| Dell ECT1250 | HP ProDesk 600 G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i5-6500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050★ | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | 1 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | sff |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 5.45 kg | 10.71 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 8 | 11★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | DP to HDMI adapter x 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | 2 Display Ports |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
HP ProDesk 600 G3 2016, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
Pricing
Dell ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
No current pricing available
HP ProDesk 600 G3 2016, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.