ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET700I W7 vs Dell Desktop ECT1250
ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET700I W7, Xeon W3-2435, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 2TB SSD, Radeon AI PRO R9700, Black
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET700I W7, Xeon W3-2435, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 2TB SSD, Radeon AI PRO R9700, Black
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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
| ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET700I W7 | Dell Desktop ECT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel® Xeon® W3-2435 3.1GHz 8-Core Processor w/ 4.5GHz Max Turbo, 16 Threads, 22.5 MB Intel Smart Cache, Intel 7, 165W | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 3.1 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 23 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 32 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Storage 2 | 2 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | NVMe SSD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | workstation | sff |
| PSU | 1300W★ | 180W |
| Weight | — | 6.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 9★ | 7 |
| HDMI | not stated | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 2x RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET700I W7, Xeon W3-2435, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 2TB SSD, Radeon AI PRO R9700, Black
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong port selection (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (87th percentile)87th %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
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 27 specs.