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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers strong performance with its high-end processor and dedicated graphics, suited for intensive engineering tasks and light gaming. However, it's less portable and has a moderate battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425, while more affordable and portable with longer battery life, has less power, making it better suited for general use and less demanding engineering work. Neither is ideal for heavy gaming. The ASUS has a larger screen and more storage, but if budget and portability are a concern, the Dell might be more appropriate. Choose the ASUS for performance or the Dell for everyday tasks with better battery and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with a stronger CPU, more RAM, and a high-quality screen, excels in performance and visuals for general use, but is heavier and offers less battery life, potentially affecting portability. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425, while slightly less powerful, boasts longer battery life and is lighter, making it a better candidate for those prioritizing portability and longer usage away from power sources.
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.2
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card which provides significantly better performance for gaming and 3D applications compared to the integrated Vega 8 graphics in the Dell Inspiron 14 5425. While both have the same screen refresh rate, the superior GPU in the ASUS makes it a better choice for those tasks, despite likely costing more.
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, twice the RAM, and an Nvidia RTX GPU, making it well-suited for heavy engineering tasks and design work that demand high performance; its larger, high-quality screen enhances visual work but sacrifices portability compared to the lighter Dell Inspiron 14 5425, which integrates an AMD Ryzen CPU with Vega graphics that handle engineering tasks less intensely and has a smaller but sharper screen.
Content Creation
8.2
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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.
Screen Quality
7.2
6.3
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 boasts a high-resolution screen with solid brightness and panel technology suited for general usage and visual fidelity important for engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate hampers the smoothness required for optimal gaming and 3D experiences. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 provides a fair balance of resolution and brightness, adequate for general tasks and some engineering design efforts, but it lacks the wider color gamut professionals may seek. Both screens, not prioritizing high refresh rates, fall short for gaming and 3D where fluid motion is essential for an immersive experience.
Battery
9.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 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
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 costs $500.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.9
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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
7.2
7.0
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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 Zenbook Pro 17 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Dell Inspiron 14 5425 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 3.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 12.36" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 8.96" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 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 | 400 nits | 279 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"A slim chassis, an acceptable weight (1.6 kg) and a real-world battery life of almost 13 hours turn the Inspiron into a mobile companion. Good: The battery can not only be charged using Dell's proprietary power adapter, but also with a universal USB-C power adapter (min. 45 watts). Office and Internet applications are handled by the built-in combination of Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM just as easily as modest computer games. Heat and noise development are generally okay, but the laptop should work a bit quieter under full load."
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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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