Skytech Shadow ST-SHADOW4-1909-B-AM vs Dell Desktop ECT1250
Skytech Shadow ST-SHADOW4-1909-B-AM 2025, Core i7-14700F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
Skytech Shadow ST-SHADOW4-1909-B-AM 2025, Core i7-14700F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
Overall, this prebuilt gaming PC receives mostly positive feedback for its performance, quiet operation, and solid build quality. However, a few users experienced significant issues like crashing, non-functional USB ports and Bluetooth, and a glued connector. Customer support is praised as responsive and knowledgeable.
Pros
- Fast SSD performance
- Quiet operation under load
- Solid build quality
- Great for gaming at high settings
- Responsive customer support
Cons
- Occasional crashing and shutdowns
- Non-functional USB ports
- Bluetooth not working
- Glued connector issue
- Finicky RGB light control
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
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
Scores
Specifications
| Skytech Shadow ST-SHADOW4-1909-B-AM | Dell Desktop ECT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 14700F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB★ | 30 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | sff |
| PSU | 650W★ | 180W |
| Weight | 13.15 kg | 6.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 7★ |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 x Display Port | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Skytech Shadow ST-SHADOW4-1909-B-AM 2025, Core i7-14700F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong cpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong gpu (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (27th percentile)
- Below average reliability (27th percentile)
- Below average port selection (28th percentile)
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
Pricing
Skytech Shadow ST-SHADOW4-1909-B-AM 2025, Core i7-14700F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.
