Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs HP Elite Mini 800
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
HP Elite Mini 800 2024, Core i7-12700T, 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
HP Elite Mini 800 2024, Core i7-12700T, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
The only review expresses deep disappointment because the desktop lacks Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, which the user considers essential in 2024. The Q&A section provides no useful information, as all answers merely repeat the questions. Overall sentiment is strongly negative, driven by missing modern connectivity features.
Cons
- No Wi-Fi capability
- No Bluetooth radio
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | HP Elite Mini 800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i7 12700T |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 25 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| 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★ | 90W |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 1.42 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 5 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 2x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 1x 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 Elite Mini 800 2024, Core i7-12700T, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.