Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
Very good portability
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
6.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.3/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.3/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for software development, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
6.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16's screen stands out for general use and engineering due to its high resolution, brightness, and broad color gamut that ensures sharp, vibrant visuals critical for design accuracy. The Dell Inspiron 14, with its fair screen quality, offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks but may not deliver the same level of detail or color precision for professional design work. For 3D applications, however, both laptops fall short, as neither is equipped with a high refresh rate screen, leading to less fluid motion which is key for immersive and responsive 3D experiences.
Battery
12.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$540
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 costs $800.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) provides high-quality screen, robust performance with its Intel CPU and AMD GPU, and superior battery life, which is ideal for power users needing a reliable machine for general use, despite being less portable due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers good performance with an AMD Ryzen CPU, better portability due to its lower weight, and a 2-in-1 touchscreen feature which adds versatility for general use, but has a lesser screen quality and shorter battery life compared to the MacBook Pro.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
6.2/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) with its AMD Radeon Pro 5300M GPU provides fair performance for 3D tasks but has a standard refresh rate, which is less ideal for fast-paced gaming; additionally, many popular games are not compatible with its macOS. Conversely, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 also offers fair gaming and 3D performance with its integrated Vega 8 graphics; however, like the MacBook, it also has a standard refresh rate, and its Windows operating system supports a wider range of games. Both devices have relatively high-quality screens, but neither is designed with gaming as the primary focus, reflected by their GPUs and screen refresh rates.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 compare to other laptops
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
"Overall, this Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 offers a lot to like, especially at its oft-discounted price of $800. It’s a sturdy laptop with strong performance, a convertible touchscreen, loud speakers, and a convenient fingerprint reader. But the trade-offs you’ll make in pursuit of that lower price—most notably the dim display and stiff trackpad—might just keep you from outright loving it."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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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