HP EliteDesk 800 G2-SFF vs Dell Desktop ECT1250
HP EliteDesk 800 G2-SFF, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
HP EliteDesk 800 G2-SFF, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
This compact desktop is a mixed bag: it lacks Windows 11 support, HDMI, and Wi-Fi, which are major drawbacks for modern use. On the plus side, it has a bay for a DVD/CD drive and supports dual monitors via DisplayPort. However, the absence of expansion slots and reliance on USB for upgrades limit its flexibility.
Pros
- DVD/CD drive bay included
- Dual monitor support via DisplayPort
- Compact form factor
Cons
- No Windows 11 support
- No HDMI port
- No Wi-Fi (wired only)
- No expansion slots
- Limited upgrade options (USB only)
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 G2-SFF | Dell Desktop ECT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel UHD Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | 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 | sff | sff |
| PSU | — | 180W★ |
| Weight | — | 6.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 7 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 2 Display Ports | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteDesk 800 G2-SFF, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average cpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average gpu (21st 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 12 of 25 specs.