Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 235T, 16GB, 512GB 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
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 235T, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny receives strong praise for its compact size, powerful performance, and quiet operation. Many users highlight it as an excellent upgrade for small workspaces and appreciate the ample port selection. However, a few negative experiences with customer service and occasional Windows 11 crashes temper the otherwise positive sentiment.
Pros
- compact size saves desk space
- powerful performance for a tiny PC
- quiet operation
- plenty of ports for peripherals
- fast setup and smooth operation
Cons
- poor customer service experience
- Windows 11 crashes occasionally
- no proper VESA mount for behind-screen
- price increase for support plan after order
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 235T |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | 135W |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 1.34 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 6 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt™ 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Integrated 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
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 235T, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong cpu (71st percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 26 specs.