Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs Skytech Azure 3
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Skytech Azure 3 2025, Ryzen 7 5700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 9060 XT, 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, Ryzen 7 5700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 9060 XT, Black
Most buyers are thrilled with the raw performance, noting it runs demanding games like Cyberpunk with path tracing and handles 1080p Ultra easily. However, a few experienced early hardware failures (a dead PSU within a week) and minor cosmetic discrepancies versus product photos, such as non-RGB RAM and missing radiator cover. Overall, the machine delivers excellent speed and power, but quality control and future upgrade paths (AM4 platform) give some buyers pause.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Handles 1080p Ultra easily
- Capable of 1440p and 4K
- Well-packaged and assembled
- Fast and smooth operation
Cons
- PSU failed within a week
- Non-RGB RAM vs product photo
- Missing radiator cover
- Limited AM4 upgrade path
- Case arrived with dings and dents
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Skytech Azure 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | AMD Ryzen 7 5700 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 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 | 13.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 x Display Port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | 802.11ac |
| 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, Ryzen 7 5700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 9060 XT, Black
- Strong gpu (75th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average reliability (27th percentile)
- Below average port selection (28th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 25 specs.