Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs Skytech Azure 3
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Skytech Azure 3 2025, Core Ultra 7 265K, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
What Buyers Say
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
Skytech Azure 3 2025, Core Ultra 7 265K, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
The Skytech gaming PC receives mixed reviews. While many users praise its fast performance, sharp graphics, and good value for the price, a significant number report serious issues like DOA units, faulty RAM, and no video signal out of the box. Customer support is criticized for limited hours and requiring out-of-pocket shipping for repairs. Overall, when it works, it's a solid midrange machine, but quality control and support are major concerns.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Sharp graphics
- Good value for money
- Quiet LED fans
- Neat internal build
Cons
- DOA units common
- Faulty RAM out of box
- No video signal on first boot
- Poor quality control
- Limited customer support hours
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Skytech Azure 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | 3.9 GHz intel_core_ultra_7★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 32 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 850W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 15.56 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.0 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x Display Port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
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
Skytech Azure 3 2025, Core Ultra 7 265K, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average port selection (25th percentile)
- Below average reliability (27th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 25 specs.
