HP ProDesk 400 G4 SFF vs Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250
HP ProDesk 400 G4 SFF 2016, Core i5, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Black/Silver
HP
39 Overall Score
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Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Dell
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HP ProDesk 400 G4 SFF 2016, Core i5, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Black/Silver
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Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
75 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
This Dell desktop offers excellent value for everyday use, with fast performance, quiet operation, and easy setup. However, a few users experienced early failures and poor support, and the limited power supply and expansion options make it unsuitable for gaming without upgrades. Overall, it's a solid choice for basic tasks and office work.
Pros
- Fast performance for everyday tasks
- Quiet operation
- Easy setup out of the box
- Good value for the price
- Compact and stylish design
Cons
- Limited power supply (180W bronze)
- No expansion for additional M.2 SSD
- Non-standard PSU and motherboard connectors
- Early failure reported by some users
- Poor customer support experience
Performance 6
Quiet operation 4
Value for money 5
Ease of setup 4
Reliability 2
Customer support 1
Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Workstation
Compact
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| HP ProDesk 400 G4 SFF | Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core I3-6100 | Intel Core Ultra 7-265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 3.7 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel UHD Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 360W★ |
| Weight | — | 6.64 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 7 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 2 Display Port | DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | USB Wi-Fi Adapter | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP ProDesk 400 G4 SFF 2016, Core i5, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Black/Silver
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (79th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.