HP EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini vs Dell Desktop ECT1250
HP EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini 2018, Core i5-9500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
HP EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini 2018, Core i5-9500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
This mini PC is compact and comes with an Intel UHD Graphics 630, a 256GB SSD, and no optical drive. Users appreciate its small footprint but note the limited storage and lack of a dedicated graphics card. The processor speed is adequate for basic tasks but may not satisfy heavy workloads.
Pros
- Compact mini PC form factor
- Solid-state drive (SSD) for fast boot
Cons
- Limited 256GB SSD storage
- No dedicated graphics card
- No optical drive included
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
Scores
Specifications
| HP EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini | Dell Desktop ECT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 9500T | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | — | 180W★ |
| Weight | 2.72 kg | 6.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 6 | 7★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 1 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini 2018, Core i5-9500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average cpu (24th percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 24 specs.