Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs Skytech Azure 3 ST-AZURE3-2029-W-AM
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Skytech Azure 3 ST-AZURE3-2029-W-AM 2025, Ryzen 7 9700X, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, White
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 ST-AZURE3-2029-W-AM 2025, Ryzen 7 9700X, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, White
This pre-built PC offers excellent value with solid performance and quiet operation for most users. However, a significant number of buyers experience critical hardware or software defects right out of the box, including boot loops, WLAN issues, and Windows activation problems. While the graphics and price are praised, the reliability concerns make it a risky choice for those who cannot afford troubleshooting or returns.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Quiet operation
- Solid performance
- Easy setup
- Excellent graphics when working
Cons
- Hardware defects out of the box
- Wi-Fi card missing on some units
- Boot loop issues
- Windows activation problems
- Screen blanking and rebooting
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Skytech Azure 3 ST-AZURE3-2029-W-AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 32 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 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 | 14.88 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★ | 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 ST-AZURE3-2029-W-AM 2025, Ryzen 7 9700X, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, White
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong gpu (78th percentile)
- Strong cpu (78th percentile)
- Below average port selection (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average reliability (27th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 25 specs.