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Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024)
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Inspiron 14 5420
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024)
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5420
  • Very good portability
  • Very good battery life

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

8.1
Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024)
Inspiron 14 5420
6.4
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is only fair.

Engineering and Design

8.5
Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024)
Inspiron 14 5420
7.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is good.

Content Creation

8.0
Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024)
Inspiron 14 5420
7.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024) is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is good.

Screen Quality

8.7
Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024)
Inspiron 14 5420
6.5
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
498.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
The Acer Predator Triton Neo has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

5.0 Hours
Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024)
Inspiron 14 5420
10.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Triton Neo has 5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has 10 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024)
Inspiron 14 5420
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$1,599
Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024)
Inspiron 14 5420
$971
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024) has a price of $1,599 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 costs $971.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.9
Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024)
Inspiron 14 5420
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
498.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024) and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 are both good for general use.

Software Development

7.7
Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024)
Inspiron 14 5420
7.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024) and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 are both good for software development.

Build Quality

7.4
Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024)
Inspiron 14 5420
7.0
The Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024) and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 both have good build quality.

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How the Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024) and the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024)Dell Inspiron 14 5420
Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (2024)Dell Inspiron 14 5420

GENERAL

Price
$1,599
$971
Release Date
March 1, 2024May 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.78''12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7''
Weight
5.51 lbs3.4 lbs
Width
14.11"12.36"
Depth
10.33"8.96"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel i7-1255U
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
5 Hours10 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh54 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16002240 x 1400
Refresh Rate
240Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
498 nits279 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107/10
Portability Score
7.1/108.3/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/107.5/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
32
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
32
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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Nick Ross | March 2023
"If laptops were food, then the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is arguably a Big Mac. There are cheaper and more expensive options, but this arguably represents the baseline of quality and value in the world of mobile computing… something that’s underlined by the attractive $1,279 price tag."

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About Acer

Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.

About Dell

Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.

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