ASUS Sentinel Arctic A-355 vs Dell Desktop ECT1250
ASUS Sentinel Arctic A-355, Ryzen 7 9700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060
ASUS
58 Overall Score
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Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS Sentinel Arctic A-355, Ryzen 7 9700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060
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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
Business
Developer
Gaming
Workstation
Compact
Creator
Ai Llm
Specifications
| ASUS Sentinel Arctic A-355 | Dell Desktop ECT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 9700F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 3.8 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB★ | 30 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | 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 | mid-tower | sff |
| PSU | 650W★ | 180W |
| Weight | — | 6.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 7★ |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Sentinel Arctic A-355, Ryzen 7 9700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gpu (78th percentile)
- Strong cpu (76th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average port selection (20th percentile)20th %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 5 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 25 specs.