Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET900A X9
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
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ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET900A X9, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX, 128GB, 4TB SSD + 1TB SSD, Radeon AI PRO R9700, Black
ASUS
79 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
ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET900A X9, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX, 128GB, 4TB SSD + 1TB SSD, Radeon AI PRO R9700, Black
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Scores
Home Office
Creator
Business
Ai Llm
Developer
Workstation
Gaming
Compact
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET900A X9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 9955WX 4.5GHz 16 Core Processor w/ 5.4GHx Max Boost, 32 Threads, 80MB Combined Cache, 4nm, 350W★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 4.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 64 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 32 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 128 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | workstation |
| PSU | 180W | 2000W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 31.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 7 | 10★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Not Included |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | Not Included |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 2x Mini DisplayPort in ports |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Not Included |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Not Included |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2x 10Gb RJ45 Ethernet LAN ports |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | No OS |
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
ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET900A X9, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX, 128GB, 4TB SSD + 1TB SSD, Radeon AI PRO R9700, Black
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250
Scores 93 overall, wins 3 of 8 usage categories and 3 of 28 specs.