Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs ABS Stratos II Aqua S2A49N57T1
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
ABS Stratos II Aqua S2A49N57T1 2026, Core i9-14900KF, 32GB, 2TB SSD, GIGABYTE RTX 5070 Ti, 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
ABS Stratos II Aqua S2A49N57T1 2026, Core i9-14900KF, 32GB, 2TB SSD, GIGABYTE RTX 5070 Ti, Black
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Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | ABS Stratos II Aqua S2A49N57T1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core i9-14900KF★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB Windforce SFF OC★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 850W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 7★ | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI 2.1b |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1★ |
| 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
ABS Stratos II Aqua S2A49N57T1 2026, Core i9-14900KF, 32GB, 2TB SSD, GIGABYTE RTX 5070 Ti, Black
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average port selection (24th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 4 of 25 specs.