Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs HP Z2 G9 Mini
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
HP Z2 G9 Mini 2023, Core i7-13700, 16GB, 512GB SSD, T1000
What Buyers Say
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
HP Z2 G9 Mini 2023, Core i7-13700, 16GB, 512GB SSD, T1000
Users find the HP Z2 Mini G9 to be a surprisingly powerful and compact workstation, ideal for tasks like office work, game server hosting, and even video editing. However, serious reliability issues in at least one unit led to a blue-screen failure and a frustrating warranty support experience. Common minor complaints involve the poor design of the stand, limited video port options, a noisy fan under load, and awkward USB port placement. Overall, when it works, it delivers excellent performance in a tiny form factor.
Pros
- Compact powerful design
- Easy to set up
- Excellent performance for size
- Very fast and reliable
- Good for video editing and servers
Cons
- Stand design is useless
- Fan noisy under load
- Limited video port options
- Awkward USB port placement
- Warranty service failures
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | HP Z2 G9 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i7 13700 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 30 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA T1000★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W | 280W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 3.10 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 4x Mini DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
HP Z2 G9 Mini 2023, Core i7-13700, 16GB, 512GB SSD, T1000
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong cpu (76th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong gpu (65th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 25 specs.