Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo Series Gen 2
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo Series Gen 2 2025, Core Ultra 5 235 vPro, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Luna Grey
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 Neo Series Gen 2 2025, Core Ultra 5 235 vPro, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Luna Grey
The Lenovo Neo Ultra is a compact yet powerful mini PC that excels in performance, quiet operation, and build quality. Users praise its Thunderbolt connectivity, small footprint, and ability to handle demanding tasks like gaming, streaming, and photo editing. A few wish for more USB-C ports, but overall it is highly recommended as a reliable and versatile workstation.
Pros
- Compact and powerful design
- Quiet operation
- Thunderbolt connectivity
- Excellent performance for gaming and streaming
- Small footprint for portability
Cons
- Limited USB-C ports
- No major drawbacks reported
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo Series Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 30 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W | 350W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 3.60 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 6 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 2x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | DisplayPort™ 1.4 out |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| 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 Neo Series Gen 2 2025, Core Ultra 5 235 vPro, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Luna Grey
- Strong ram (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong port selection (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 2 of 8 usage categories and 2 of 26 specs.