Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs Lenovo IdeaCentre 3i
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Lenovo IdeaCentre 3i 2024, Core i5-14400, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB HDD, Silver
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 3i 2024, Core i5-14400, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB HDD, Silver
The Lenovo IdeaCentre is a compact desktop with a 12 x 4 x 11 inch footprint and weighs 10 lbs, making it suitable for small spaces. It features an Intel Core i5-14400 processor and Intel UHD 730 Graphics, which users find adequate for everyday tasks but may struggle with demanding video editing or gaming. The system comes with Windows 11 Pro, and while warranty details are not specified, RAM is upgradeable to support future needs.
Pros
- Compact size
- Lightweight design
- Intel Core i5-14400 processor
- Windows 11 Pro included
- Upgradeable RAM
Cons
- Limited graphics performance
- Not ideal for demanding gaming
- Not ideal for video editing
- Warranty details unclear
- Pre-installed software not specified
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Lenovo IdeaCentre 3i | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i5-14400 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 1.8 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★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| PSU | 180W | 260W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 6 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI-Out 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x VGA Out |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1★ |
| 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 3i 2024, Core i5-14400, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB HDD, Silver
- Strong storage (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong port selection (69th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.