Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs Skytech Shadow ST-SHADOW4-1858-B-AM
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Skytech Shadow ST-SHADOW4-1858-B-AM, Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, 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 Shadow ST-SHADOW4-1858-B-AM, Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
The Skytech gaming PC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its value for money, quiet fans, and ability to run modern games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Borderlands 4 smoothly. Multiple reviewers highlight the easy setup and solid build quality, though one buyer experienced a RAM upgrade issue that was poorly handled by customer service, and another noted slow download speeds. Overall, most users consider it a great pre-built option for the price.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Quiet fans
- Smooth gaming performance
- Easy setup
- Good build quality
Cons
- RAM upgrade issue
- Poor customer service
- Slow download speeds
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Skytech Shadow ST-SHADOW4-1858-B-AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 6 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 650W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 7★ | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 x Display Port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | 802.11 AC |
| 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 Shadow ST-SHADOW4-1858-B-AM, Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Strong gpu (69th percentile)
- Below average port selection (22nd percentile)
- Below average reliability (27th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 25 specs.
