Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs HP Elite Mini 805 G8
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
HP Elite Mini 805 G8, Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE, 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 805 G8, Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
The HP Elite Mini 805 SFF Desktop receives very positive feedback for its compact size, great storage, and adequate performance for both office tasks and creative work. Users appreciate its power for handling multiple security cameras and running intensive audio software like Kontakt and REAPER. Minor drawbacks include a small internal hard drive in one unit, a learning curve with Windows 11, and a preference for HDMI over DisplayPort. Overall, it is highly recommended, with one user purchasing six units.
Pros
- Compact size
- Great storage capacity
- Good performance for office tasks
- Handles multiple security cameras
- Works well with audio software like Kontakt and REAPER
Cons
- Small internal hard drive on some units
- Learning curve with Windows 11
- Lack of HDMI port instead of DisplayPort
- Potential for more storage out of box
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | HP Elite Mini 805 G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | 65W |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 1.45 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 6 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 Output |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| 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
HP Elite Mini 805 G8, Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong port selection (69th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 24 specs.