Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs iBUYPOWER Element EWA7N5601
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
iBUYPOWER Element EWA7N5601 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, White
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
iBUYPOWER Element EWA7N5601 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, White
This gaming desktop from iBUYPOWER has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise its performance, quiet operation, and attractive design. Reviewers highlight smooth gameplay on titles like Fortnite and No Man's Sky, as well as easy upgradability. A minor complaint involves the RGB lighting defaulting to rainbow on startup before switching to saved settings.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Quiet operation
- Attractive design with RGB
- Easy to upgrade
- Great value for money
Cons
- RGB defaults to rainbow on startup
- Minor learning curve for RAM upgrade
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | iBUYPOWER Element EWA7N5601 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 4.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 600W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 17.24 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7 | 9★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 3 x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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
iBUYPOWER Element EWA7N5601 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, White
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong gpu (78th percentile)
- Below average reliability (27th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 25 specs.