Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265) vs HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
Dell part 1T9FW: Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Pro
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
BM6N6UT#ABA: Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB DDR5-6400, 1TB PCIe 5.0 SSD, RTX 2000 Ada 16GB, Windows 11 Pro High End
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Exact business configuration 20 cores / 32GB / 1TB
Part 1T9FW combines a 20-core desktop Core Ultra 7 265 with 32GB of DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. MiniPCBench has not independently tested this configuration.
Exact manufacturer-part verification · Dell 1T9FW
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Geekbench 5 single-core 2225 points
A public Geekbench upload reported 2,225 single-core points on a QBM1250 with a Core Ultra 7 265T and 15.46GB of memory. Both the processor power class and memory differ from 1T9FW, so this result is not scored.
Geekbench 5.5.1 single-core · QBM1250, Core Ultra 7 265T, 15.46GB RAM, Windows 11 Pro; partial configuration
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Exact workstation configuration Not available
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Commercially aligned hands-on Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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Exact business configuration Not available
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Geekbench 5 single-core Not available
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Exact workstation configuration 24 cores / 32GB / 1TB
BM6N6UT#ABA pairs a 24-core desktop Core Ultra 9 285K with dual-channel 32GB DDR5-6400 memory and a 1TB PCIe 5.0 SSD. MiniPCBench has not independently tested this configuration.
Exact manufacturer-part verification · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
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Commercially aligned hands-on Same CPU/GPU; partial identity
Shukun physically examined a G1i with the same processor, GPU, and 1TB storage class and published benchmark screenshots. Because its memory and regional part identity are not clear in accessible text and the article is labeled Brand Message, no numeric result is imported.
CPU-Z, GPU-Z, Geekbench, PCMark, and storage checks · Core Ultra 9 285K; RTX 2000 Ada; 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD; memory and part unknown
Shukun E-commerce / T客邦
2Can it handle sustained work?
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Geekbench 5 multi-core 16313 points
The same public Core Ultra 7 265T QBM1250 result reported 16,313 multi-core points. It is a different 35W processor and memory configuration, with no controlled sustained-loop conditions, so it is excluded from scoring.
Geekbench 5.5.1 multi-core · QBM1250, Core Ultra 7 265T, 15.46GB RAM, Windows 11 Pro; partial configuration
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65W desktop processor 65W CPU class
Dell identifies the non-T Core Ultra 7 265 as a 65W processor and pairs this configuration with a 180W adapter. Public sources do not establish the exact sustained BIOS limit or cooler behavior for 1T9FW.
Processor and chassis verification · Dell 1T9FW
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core Not available
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Blender Classroom Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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Geekbench 5 multi-core Not available
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65W desktop processor Not available
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core 1789 points
Principled Technologies reported 1,789 in Cinebench 2024 multi-core for an HP-supplied Z2 Mini G1i with a Core Ultra 7 265, 64GB, and RTX 4000 SFF Ada. All three major compute components differ from BM6N6UT#ABA, so the result is attributed family evidence only.
Cinebench 2024 CPU multi-core · Core Ultra 7 265; 64GB DDR5-6400; 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD; RTX 4000 SFF Ada; HP-provided system
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Blender Classroom 91.7 samples/min
The same HP-commissioned lab report measured 91.7 samples per minute in Blender Classroom. The different CPU, memory, and RTX 4000 SFF Ada GPU prevent exact-config comparison or scoring.
Blender benchmark Classroom · Core Ultra 7 265; 64GB DDR5-6400; 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD; RTX 4000 SFF Ada; HP-provided system
Principled Technologies · 0:00
3Can it game?
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Integrated graphics only Integrated Intel Graphics
Part 1T9FW uses the small Intel Graphics engine integrated into the desktop Core Ultra 7 265 and has no discrete GPU. No exact-config gaming measurements were found.
Exact graphics configuration check · Dell 1T9FW
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No internal GPU slot No discrete-GPU expansion
The Micro Plus chassis exposes M.2 storage and an optional rear I/O module position, not a graphics-card slot. An external GPU would require an optional high-speed module that is not included with this part.
Internal expansion check · QBM1250 family
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Professional discrete graphics Not available
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No proxy gaming result Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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Integrated graphics only Not available
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No internal GPU slot Not available
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Professional discrete graphics RTX 2000 Ada 16GB
The RTX 2000 Ada supplies 16GB of dedicated GDDR6 and four Mini DisplayPort outputs. It is a professional workstation GPU; no exact-config game, resolution, preset, and frame-rate measurements were found.
Exact graphics configuration check · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
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No proxy gaming result Exact gaming data unavailable
Results from RTX 4000 SFF Ada systems, integrated-graphics G1i configurations, and the AMD Z2 Mini G1a were not used as substitutes for this RTX 2000 Ada model.
Configuration-match audit · Core Ultra 9 285K and RTX 2000 Ada
HP
4Is it loud or hot?
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Exact acoustics unavailable Not independently measured
No independent source published a reproducible sound-pressure or temperature result for part 1T9FW. Dell's redesigned side intake and serviceable fan are visible in official documentation, but they do not establish noise performance.
Broad acoustic and thermal evidence search · Dell 1T9FW
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Different configurations excluded No proxy result used
Measurements from older OptiPlex Micro systems, the QCM1250, and 35W Core Ultra T-series variants were not substituted for the 65W 1T9FW configuration.
Configuration-match audit · QBM1250 Core Ultra 7 265
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Manufacturer-declared idle noise Not available
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Exact thermals unavailable Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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Exact acoustics unavailable Not available
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Different configurations excluded Not available
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Manufacturer-declared idle noise 18 dBA
HP's QuickSpecs declares 18 dBA at idle for a mid-level factory reference with a 65W Core Ultra 9 285, 96GB, RTX 2000 Ada, and two 4TB SSDs. The processor, memory, and storage differ from BM6N6UT#ABA, and this is manufacturer-declared acoustic data rather than an independent exact-config test.
ISO-style declared idle acoustics on floor · HP mid-level reference: Core Ultra 9 285 65W; 96GB; RTX 2000 Ada; 2x 4TB SSD; 280W adapter
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Exact thermals unavailable Not independently measured
HP documents selectable High Performance, Performance, Quiet, and Rack modes, but no independent source published reproducible temperature, throttling, or sound-pressure results for BM6N6UT#ABA.
Broad acoustic and thermal evidence search · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
HP
5How much electricity does it use?
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Power adapter 180W adapter
Dell part 1T9FW ships with a 180W external adapter. Adapter capacity is not a wall-power measurement and does not determine typical or peak consumption.
Exact configuration check · Dell 1T9FW
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No exact wall-power test Exact result unavailable
ENERGY STAR has QBM1250 records for other processors and memory capacities, but no certification record matching this exact Core Ultra 7 265/32GB/1TB configuration was used.
Power evidence match check · Dell 1T9FW
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External power adapter Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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Power adapter Not available
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No exact wall-power test Exact result unavailable
The reviewed sources did not publish a traceable wall-power result for the Core Ultra 9 285K and RTX 2000 Ada configuration.
Power evidence match check · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
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External power adapter 280W external
The exact US part ships with a 280W external adapter. Adapter capacity is not a wall-power measurement and does not establish idle, typical, or peak consumption.
Exact configuration check · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
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6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Memory and storage 2 SO-DIMM / 2 M.2
The board provides two SO-DIMM slots and two M.2 2230/2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD slots. Part 1T9FW starts with one 32GB SO-DIMM and one 1TB SSD, leaving one memory slot and one storage position available.
Internal expansion verification · Dell 1T9FW
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Native ports 8 USB / 3 DP / Wi-Fi 6E
The Micro Plus has six USB-A and two USB-C data ports, three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth. The exact part does not include Dell's optional Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, 5GbE, or other Flex I/O module.
Port and network verification · Dell 1T9FW
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Detailed service manual Official CRU procedures
Dell documents removal and installation of memory, both SSD sizes, wireless card, fan, heat sink, socketed processor, optional I/O modules, and the system board.
Repair-documentation check · QBM1250 family
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Storage is upgradeable Not available
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Thunderbolt is present Not available
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Internal expansion Not available
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Optional Flex I/O Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Memory and storage Not available
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Native ports Not available
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Detailed service manual Not available
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Thunderbolt is present No
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Internal expansion 2 SO-DIMM / 2 M.2 / low-profile PCIe
Tool-free access exposes two SO-DIMM slots, two M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 storage slots, a replaceable M.2 wireless card, and the low-profile PCIe slot occupied by the RTX 2000 Ada. The factory configuration fills both memory slots and one SSD slot.
Manufacturer and retailer expansion check · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
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Optional Flex I/O One unpopulated optional-module position
HP offers Thunderbolt 4, faster Ethernet, extra USB, and other modules for the family, but the exact part record describes them as optional and does not identify one as installed.
Exact included-port check · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
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7Is it good value?
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Dell direct equivalent $1,749 direct equivalent
Dell listed an equivalent direct Core Ultra 7 265/32GB/1TB configuration at $1,749 when checked. Exact distributor part 1T9FW was listed higher by marketplace sellers, so no single MSRP is asserted.
Current US price check · bts106d_qbm1250_usx, checked 2026-08-25
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Verified Amazon part ASIN B0FKMSB13Q
Amazon ASIN B0FKMSB13Q identifies Dell manufacturer part 1T9FW with the requested processor, 32GB memory, 1TB SSD, and Windows 11 Pro. The listing's vPro wording conflicts with Dell's detailed configuration and is not adopted.
Amazon exact-part verification · Dell 1T9FW
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Current exact-part offer Not available
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Amazon identity unresolved Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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Dell direct equivalent Not available
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Verified Amazon part Not available
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Current exact-part offer $4,073.76 at B&H
B&H listed BM6N6UT#ABA at $4,073.76 as a special-order item with an expected six-to-eight-week lead time when checked. The catalog stores no MSRP because reseller prices varied and a stable manufacturer list price was not verified.
Exact-part retail-price check · BM6N6UT#ABA; checked 2026-08-25
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Amazon identity unresolved No verified exact Amazon listing
No current Amazon page could be independently matched to manufacturer part BM6N6UT#ABA. A generic affiliate link without verifiable exact-part identity was not added.
Amazon exact-configuration search · BM6N6UT#ABA; Core Ultra 9 285K; 32GB; 1TB; RTX 2000 Ada
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8Will it be dependable?
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Onsite service 3-year onsite
Manufacturer part 1T9FW includes three years of Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis with hardware-only support.
Exact warranty verification · Dell 1T9FW
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Replaceable internals Documented component service
Dell's manual treats memory, SSDs, wireless card, fan, heat sink, and processor as documented replaceable components. Service documentation is useful but is not evidence of a low failure rate.
Serviceability assessment · QBM1250 family
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Long-term evidence unavailable No exact long-term dataset
No independent long-duration test or exact-part failure-rate dataset was found for 1T9FW. Dell's customer-review summary spans multiple QBM1250 configurations and is not converted into a dependability score.
Broad reliability evidence search · Dell 1T9FW
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Included limited warranty Not available
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Workstation validation Not available
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Serviceable core components Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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Onsite service Not available
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Replaceable internals Not available
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Long-term evidence unavailable Not available
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Included limited warranty 1-year limited warranty
The exact B&H package specifies a one-year limited manufacturer warranty and one year of HP Wolf Pro Security. Longer HP Care Pack coverage is optional rather than credited as included.
Exact package and warranty check · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
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Workstation validation ISV-certified family; HP validation program
HP describes the family as ISV certified and says Z workstations undergo MIL-STD durability checks and 360,000 hours of testing. These are manufacturer program claims, not MiniPCBench endurance results for this unit.
Manufacturer reliability-program check · HP Z2 Mini G1i family
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Serviceable core components Tool-free internal access
HP's tool-free cover and replaceable memory, storage, wireless card, and low-profile graphics card improve field serviceability, subject to HP qualification and part compatibility.
Manufacturer serviceability check · HP Z2 Mini G1i family
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References
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Dell. Dell Pro Micro Plus Desktop - QBM1250 order code bts106d_qbm1250_usx. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: QBM1250 with Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB 1x32 DDR5-5600, 1TB TLC SSD, Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi 6E, no optional rear module, no vPro support, 180W adapter, three-year Basic Support
Disclosure: Manufacturer direct equivalent configuration, current price, support selection, and family gallery. Dell's exact retail manufacturer part is 1T9FW.
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Dell Support. Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 Owner's Manual. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: QBM1250 family specifications and service procedures for supported 35W and 65W Core Ultra 200 processors
Disclosure: Manufacturer family manual used for dimensions, ports, memory and storage limits, processor support, and repair procedures.
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DirectDial. Dell Pro QBM1250 Desktop Computer - part 1T9FW. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Dell MPN 1T9FW, UPC 0884116487852: Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD, Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi 6E, Gigabit Ethernet, 180W adapter, three-year basic onsite service
Disclosure: Detailed distributor record used for stable manufacturer-part identity and package contents. Its headline says vPro, while its system-management field says no vPro; the latter agrees with Dell's direct configuration.
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Amazon marketplace record via Tiendamia. Dell Pro QBM1250 Desktop Computer - manufacturer part 1T9FW. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Dell MPN 1T9FW: QBM1250, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, 180W adapter
Disclosure: Exact manufacturer-part and core configuration verification. Marketplace copy claims vPro despite Dell's no-vPro configuration record; no Amazon price is stored.
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Geekbench Browser. Dell Inc. Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 - Geekbench 5 CPU result. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: QBM1250 with Core Ultra 7 265T, 15.46GB memory, Windows 11 Pro, balanced power plan
Disclosure: Public user-submitted benchmark upload. Processor power class and memory differ from 1T9FW, test custody is unknown, and values are not used in scoring.
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TechoJo. Dell Pro QBM1250 Micro PC Unboxing & Review - Intel Core Ultra 5 235 + 16GB RAM & 512GB SSD. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: QBM1250 with Core Ultra 5 235, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD
Disclosure: The description contains an Amazon Associates disclosure and affiliate link. Different CPU, memory, and storage; no measurements are imported.
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HP. HP Z2 Mini G1i Workstation Desktop PC. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Z2 Mini G1i family with up to Core Ultra 9 K-series processors, RTX 4000 SFF Ada, 128GB DDR5, two M.2 slots, optional Flex I/O, and 280W adapter
Disclosure: Manufacturer family overview, port map, expansion claims, official image, and workstation-program claims. Family maxima and optional features are not treated as installed on the exact part.
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HP. HP Z2 Mini G1i Workstation QuickSpecs c09133727. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: Worldwide Z2 Mini G1i family specifications, component matrix, service expansion, networking, dimensions, and manufacturer-declared reference acoustics
Disclosure: Manufacturer technical document. Reference acoustic configurations differ from BM6N6UT#ABA and are excluded from scoring.
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B&H Photo Video. HP Z2 Mini G1i Workstation BM6N6UT#ABA. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: HP MPN BM6N6UT#ABA: Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB 2x16 DDR5-6400, 1TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD, RTX 2000 Ada 16GB, Windows 11 Pro High End, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 280W adapter
Disclosure: HP-authorized retailer record used for exact fixed-part identity, included hardware, warranty, availability, and current price. No customer benchmark data are imported.
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Shukun E-commerce / T客邦. HP Z2 Mini G1i workstation unboxing and hands-on testing. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Physical G1i with Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada, and 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD; regional part and installed memory not clearly stated in accessible text
Disclosure: Retailer-hosted article labeled Brand Message. It includes original physical and benchmark screenshots but does not disclose unit custody in accessible text; no numeric result is imported.
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Principled Technologies. Jumpstart graphics-intensive workloads with the HP Z2 Mini G1i. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 7 265, 64GB DDR5-6400, 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage, NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada, Windows 11 Pro
Disclosure: HP commissioned the comparison and supplied both systems. Processor, memory, and GPU differ from BM6N6UT#ABA; every result is excluded from scoring.
Value for money
No value comparison is available. It requires eligible test scores and at least four current price observations in seven days.
Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
- Uses a smaller 1.17 liter enclosure
Higher listed specifications for HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
- Supports 64 GB more memory
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265) | Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada) |
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| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
| Cores / threads | 20 / 20 | 24 / 24 |
| Processor default TDP | 65 W | 125 W |
| Integrated graphics | Integrated Intel Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation discrete graphics with 16GB GDDR6 and four Mini DisplayPort outputs |
Memory and storage
| Specification | Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265) | Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada) |
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| Memory type | 1x 32GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, non-ECC | 2x 16GB DDR5-6400 SO-DIMM, non-ECC |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265) | Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada) |
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| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 | Integrated Intel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2x2 and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 7 2x2 and Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | No | No |
| Thunderbolt | No | No |
Size and price
| Specification | Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265) | Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada) |
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| Enclosure volume | 1.17 liters | 3.17 liters |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Business deployments that need compact desktop-CPU performance and extensive native USB and display connectivity | Compact ISV-certified CAD, rendering, and professional visualization workstation |