Lenovo ThinkStation P5 Gen 2 vs Dell Desktop ECT1250
Lenovo ThinkStation P5 Gen 2 2026, Xeon 636, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX A400
Lenovo
73 Overall Score
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Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkStation P5 Gen 2 2026, Xeon 636, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX A400
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Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Speed performance 5
Quiet operation 3
Compact size 3
Ease of setup 3
Value for money 3
Windows 11 compatibility 4
Scores
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Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkStation P5 Gen 2 | Dell Desktop ECT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Xeon 636 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB★ | 30 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA RTX A400★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 4 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | workstation | sff |
| PSU | 1000W★ | 180W |
| Weight | 19.00 kg | 6.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 4★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 6 | 7★ |
| HDMI | 4x Mini DisplayPort 1.4 Output | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 4x Mini DisplayPort 1.4 Output | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 2.5 GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro for Workstations | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkStation P5 Gen 2 2026, Xeon 636, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX A400
- Strong port selection (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong cpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th 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
Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 25 specs.