If you're looking for a premium business laptop with strong performance and a vibrant display, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is a solid option; however, its portability is less than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425, which offers a good balance of power that makes it suitable for intensive gaming, suggesting it has strong graphics capabilities. On the other hand, if you prefer a more portable laptop and do not require the OLED display or as high performance for business applications, the Dell Inspiron might be a better fit. Consider your primary use—business tasks or gaming and portability requirements—to guide your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED's higher screen refresh rate and more robust integrated GPU make it better suited for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the Dell Inspiron 14 7425, which has a lower refresh rate and less powerful graphics performance. While both have similar CPUs and high-quality screens, the ASUS's OLED display offers deeper contrasts and richer colors, enhancing the visual experience for gaming and creative work.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is suitable for engineering and design due to its robust Intel i9 processor, high RAM count, vibrant OLED display with high resolution and color accuracy, making detailed work on projects more precise. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 also supports engineering tasks with a competent AMD Ryzen CPU and sufficient RAM but shines in portability and versatility with its 2-in-1 design and touchscreen, although its screen is less sharp and color-rich compared to the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
8.9/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts a high-resolution OLED display, offering vibrant colors and deep blacks that are perfect for general use and engineering tasks that require color accuracy; though its standard refresh rate limits its appeal for gaming and 3D work. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers a fair screen that's adequate but won't shine for color-critical engineering or design applications due to more limited color coverage, and its poorer refresh rate will also hinder gaming and 3D performance. Both laptops may not satisfy gamers or professionals in 3D fields, but for those prioritizing general multimedia use and color fidelity in their engineering and design work, the Vivobook's OLED screen is the superior choice.
Cost
$990
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 costs $800.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 14 7425 to have very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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 OLED and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
"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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