Dell Pro Essential QVS1260 Slim desktop computer Core Ultra 5 225 16 GB/1 TB

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 belongs to Intel's newer Core Ultra family and has 10 cores. In daily work that means smooth switching between the browser, Office, business applications and video calls, even with many windows open. The newer platform pairs with faster DDR5 memory and gives the computer headroom if it is meant to stay in service for several years.

16 GB of DDR5 memory at 5600 MHz is a sensible amount for modern office work: a browser, email, Teams and several large spreadsheets fit in memory at the same time. The 1000 GB (1 TB) SSD leaves room for larger file collections, photos and local backups, so an external drive is not needed straight away. Solid-state storage boots Windows and launches programs in seconds, and files open without the delays familiar from old hard drives.

The picture comes from the Intel UHD Graphics integrated into the processor; there is no separate graphics card in this configuration. Office work does not need one: documents, spreadsheets, web apps, video calls and full-screen video run on integrated graphics without trouble, and light photo editing is fine too. 3D modelling, video editing and gaming call for computers with a discrete graphics card, such as Dell Precision workstations.

The Slim chassis is noticeably narrower than a regular tower and fits where space is tight: under a desk, on a shelf or next to the monitor. The understated black case does not stand out in an open-plan office or behind a service counter. Exact dimensions and a port list are not in the manufacturer data, so if the spot is very tight, check Dell's technical specifications first.

The computer runs Windows 11 Home, the same Windows 11 used in homes and small businesses. All the usual programs work, but domain join and central BitLocker management are not part of this edition. If you need them later, Home can be upgraded to Pro through Microsoft. Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which also works with older routers.

Offices with many workstations that want to save desk space; reception desks, clinics and customer service points where the computer has to fit into a small spot; accountants, secretaries and project managers whose work is documents, spreadsheets and email; and small businesses or home offices without a domain, where the 1 TB SSD removes the need for external drives.