Dell ECT1250 vs ACEMAGIC K1
Dell ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
Dell
81 Overall Score
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ACEMAGIC K1 2026, Ryzen Embedded R2544, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
ACEMAGIC
53 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
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ACEMAGIC K1 2026, Ryzen Embedded R2544, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
92 out of 100 medium confidence 24 reviews
This mini PC is highly praised for its excellent value, compact design, and reliable performance for everyday tasks like office work, browsing, and media streaming. Users appreciate the quiet operation, upgradeable RAM and storage, and the inclusion of Windows 11 Pro. A few minor issues were noted, such as the need for a clean OS reinstall and occasional Wi-Fi adapter quirks, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Compact and space-saving design
- Quiet operation
- Upgradeable RAM and storage
- Windows 11 Pro included
Cons
- OS may need clean reinstall
- Wi-Fi adapter can be finicky
- Runs hot under load
- Not for heavy gaming or intensive tasks
Value for money 12
Performance 15
Compact design 10
Quiet operation 8
Upgradability 6
Thermal management 4
Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Creator
Workstation
Gaming
Compact
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Dell ECT1250 | ACEMAGIC K1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 4 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 5.45 kg | 0.57 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 6 |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
ACEMAGIC K1 2026, Ryzen Embedded R2544, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong port selection (79th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average cpu (24th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Dell ECT1250
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.