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Updated January 10, 2024·
When deciding between the ASUS Vivobook S 15 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425, consider that the Vivobook offers a larger screen and higher base storage, which is beneficial for multitasking and data storage. However, the Dell Inspiron, being a 2-in-1 convertible laptop with a touch screen, provides versatility and can be used as a tablet, making it an excellent choice for users who value flexibility and touch capabilities. The Inspiron also features a higher resolution 16:10 display, ideal for those who prioritize screen quality and productivity. Both have the same processor and RAM, offering similar levels of performance. The Vivobook is slightly heavier than the Inspiron. If battery life is a concern, note that the Vivobook has a larger battery capacity when compared to the Inspiron. Choose the Vivobook for its larger screen and storage, or opt for the Inspiron for its convertible design and better display aspect ratio. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
- Good for engineering and design
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 for content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook S 15 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offer displays with adequate resolution and brightness, but they might not have the most vibrant panels, affecting the overall viewing experience. In engineering and design, the importance of color accuracy means the laptops' fair screen quality might not fully satisfy professionals who require precise color representation across wide color gamuts. And for gaming and 3D applications, while these laptops provide fair screen quality, their lower refresh rates can make fast-paced visuals less smooth, which is crucial for an immersive experience in these activities.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 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
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$908
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers a larger screen and more storage, which benefits general use, but it's slightly heavier and thicker than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425, impacting portability. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425, while having a smaller screen and less storage, is more portable due to its lighter weight and it serves as a 2-in-1 convertible which adds versatility, though it may have a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both labeled as fair for gaming and 3D due to their integrated AMD Vega 8 GPUs, which can handle some gaming but won't offer the performance of dedicated gaming GPUs, and both have standard 60Hz screen refresh rates which are not ideal for fast-paced gaming that benefits from higher refresh rates. Additionally, while the CPUs are decent and the screen quality is good for general use, they don't quite meet the top demands of gaming and 3D rendering that would benefit from more powerful processors and higher-quality displays.
Engineering and Design
7.1
6.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful CPU, ample RAM for multitasking, integrated GPU which can handle less demanding graphics tasks, and a decent screen, though it's less portable due to its larger size and weight. Conversely, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425, while also equipped with a strong CPU and sufficient RAM, offers a higher resolution and taller screen that's beneficial for design tasks and increased portability courtesy of its smaller size and lighter weight, but has the same limitations with its integrated GPU.
Content Creation
7.6
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for content creation.
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
7.4
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook S 15 | Dell Inspiron 14 7425 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$908 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 3.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 12.36" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.17" | 8.96" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 267 nits | 260 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Mario Petzold | February 2023
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
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Jared Newman | December 2021
"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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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