Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 Desktop Compact Tower
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 Desktop Compact Tower 2024, Core i5-14400, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Cloud 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 IdeaCentre 3 Desktop Compact Tower 2024, Core i5-14400, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Cloud Grey
The Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 comes with wired mouse and keyboard, which some users may find limiting. Performance with basic graphic design software via Intel UHD Graphics 730 is adequate but not exceptional. The warranty period and coverage details are not specified, and the maximum RAM capacity is unknown. Dual-monitor support via HDMI is possible but not confirmed.
Pros
- Wired mouse and keyboard included
- Adequate for basic graphic design
- Dual-monitor support possible via HDMI
Cons
- Wired peripherals may be limiting
- Graphics performance not exceptional
- Warranty details unspecified
- Maximum RAM capacity unknown
- Dual-monitor support unconfirmed
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 Desktop Compact Tower | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i5-14400 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 20 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 260W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 6 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Yes |
| 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
Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 Desktop Compact Tower 2024, Core i5-14400, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Cloud Grey
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong port selection (65th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 24 specs.