Acer Chromebox CXI6 vs Dell Desktop ECT1250
Acer Chromebox CXI6 2025, Core 5, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Acer
28 Overall Score
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Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Acer Chromebox CXI6 2025, Core 5, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
No customer feedback yet
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
Home Office
Business
Developer
Workstation
Compact
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Acer Chromebox CXI6 | Dell Desktop ECT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core 5 Series 1 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 10 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 1.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 90W | 180W★ |
| Weight | — | 6.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 6 | 7★ |
| HDMI | 2 x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 x DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | ChromeOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Acer Chromebox CXI6 2025, Core 5, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (65th percentile)
- Below average gpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average cpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
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 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 24 specs.