Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs HP EliteDesk G9
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
HP EliteDesk G9 2025, Ryzen 5 8500G, 20GB, 1TB SSD, Black
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 EliteDesk G9 2025, Ryzen 5 8500G, 20GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The HP ENVY TE01-4XXX desktop receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its speed, quiet operation, and easy setup, calling it a workhorse and a good value. However, several verified buyers report serious issues with Windows 11 compatibility, slow boot times, noisy processor, and poor tech support, with one user calling it the worst computer they ever owned.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Quiet operation
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Windows 11 compatibility issues
- Slow boot times
- Noisy processor
- Poor tech support
- Sound not working out of box
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | HP EliteDesk G9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | 4.5 GHz core_i3 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 5.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 20 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| PSU | 180W | 180W |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 6.80 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 7 | 8★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 |
| 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 EliteDesk G9 2025, Ryzen 5 8500G, 20GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 24 specs.