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

Slim is Dell's thin desktop chassis, noticeably narrower than a standard tower. The computer fits under the desk in a tight corner or on the desk next to the monitor without getting in the way. The manufacturer does not specify exact dimensions, weight or the list of ports.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 belongs to Intel's Core Ultra series. There is no T in the model name, so this is the standard rather than the low-power version. Documents, spreadsheets, email, a browser and video calls can all be open at once without the computer slowing to a crawl.

Sixteen gigabytes of memory is a sensible amount for modern office work, letting Windows 11 and several programs run side by side smoothly. The 1 TB of storage holds years of documents, photos and project files alongside the system, so not everything has to move straight to the cloud or a network drive.

Windows 11 Pro is preinstalled, with support for BitLocker drive encryption, domain join and central management. The integrated Intel UHD graphics handle office work, video calls and video playback; there is no separate graphics card in this computer. That keeps power draw lower and means less heat inside the case.

Office workers, accountants and administrators whose work is documents, spreadsheets and email; home offices where the computer has to fit under the desk; and companies that need uniform Windows 11 Pro workstations their IT department can manage centrally, with enough storage for larger files as well.