MSI PRO DP400 AI 2NVP-025US vs Dell Desktop ECT1250

MSI PRO DP400 AI 2NVP-025US 2026, Core Ultra 7 265F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black

MSI PRO DP400 AI 2NVP-025US 2026, Core Ultra 7 265F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black

MSI
80 Overall Score
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Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black

Dell
93 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

MSI PRO DP400 AI 2NVP-025US 2026, Core Ultra 7 265F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black

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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

Home Office
MSI
80
Dell
94
Business
MSI
75
Dell
88
Creator
MSI
83
Dell
34
Developer
MSI
79
Dell
83
Gaming
MSI
78
Dell
19
Workstation
MSI
77
Dell
72
Compact
MSI
28
Dell
68
Ai Llm
MSI
60
Dell
36

Specifications

MSI PRO DP400 AI 2NVP-025USDell Desktop ECT1250
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 7-265F★Intel Core Ultra 7 265
CPU Multi-Core Score
49,536
48,260
Cores2020
Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
L3 Cache30 MB30 MB
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★Intel UHD Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
28,703
5,484
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM12 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR7Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB32 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5DDR5
Storage 12 TB2 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Build
Form Factorfull-towersff
PSU750W★180W
Weight11.40 kg6.41 kg
Connectivity
USB-C Ports2★1
USB Ports10★7
Thunderboltno—
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.11x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort1 x DisplayPort 1.41x DisplayPort 1.4
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth
Ethernet5 GbpsGigabit Ethernet
System
OSWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

MSI PRO DP400 AI 2NVP-025US 2026, Core Ultra 7 265F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black

  • Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong cpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %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 4 of 8 usage categories and 1 of 26 specs.

MSI PRO DP400 AI 2NVP-025US Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCreatorWorkstation

Dell Desktop ECT1250 Better at:

CompactBusinessDeveloperHome Office