Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs MSI Modern AM242TP 1M-839US

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black

Dell
93 Overall Score
vs
MSI Modern AM242TP 1M-839US 2025, Core 7 150U, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black

MSI Modern AM242TP 1M-839US 2025, Core 7 150U, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black

MSI
56 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black

95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

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
👍 Speed performance 5
👍 Quiet operation 3
👍 Compact size 3
👍 Ease of setup 3
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Windows 11 compatibility 4

MSI Modern AM242TP 1M-839US 2025, Core 7 150U, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black

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Scores

Home Office
Dell
94
MSI
59
Business
Dell
88
MSI
52
Developer
Dell
83
MSI
49
Workstation
Dell
72
MSI
49
Compact
Dell
68
MSI
34
Ai Llm
Dell
36
MSI
22
Creator
Dell
34
MSI
24
Gaming
Dell
19
MSI
13

Specifications

Dell Desktop ECT1250MSI Modern AM242TP 1M-839US
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 7 265★Intel Core 7 150U
CPU Multi-Core Score
48,260
14,638
Cores20★10
Frequency2.4 GHz★1.8 GHz
L3 Cache30 MB★12 MB
Graphics
GPU*Intel UHD Graphics★Intel Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
5,484
2,593
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeShared—
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5DDR5
Storage 12 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeSSDSSD
Storage 2—1 TB★
Storage 2 Type—HDD★
Build
Form Factorsffaio
PSU180W★—
Weight6.41 kg6.16 kg
Connectivity
USB-C Ports12★
USB Ports7★4
HDMI1x HDMI 2.12x HDMI
DisplayPort1x DisplayPort 1.4—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6★—
BluetoothBluetooth—
EthernetGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
System
OSWindows 11 HomeWindows 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

MSI Modern AM242TP 1M-839US 2025, Core 7 150U, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black

  • Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250

Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.

Dell Desktop ECT1250 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorBusinessDeveloperHome OfficeWorkstation