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Inspiron 14 5420
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XPS 16
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5420
  • Very good portability
Advantages of the Dell XPS 16
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for content creation
  • Good overall display quality
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Best in class speakers
  • Excellent keyboard

Key differences

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Engineering and Design

7.1
Inspiron 14 5420
XPS 16
7.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell XPS 16 and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 are both good for engineering and design, though the Dell XPS 16 is somewhat better.

Content Creation

7.5
Inspiron 14 5420
XPS 16
8.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 16 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is good.

Screen Quality

6.5
Inspiron 14 5420
XPS 16
7.9
14.0in
SIZE
16.3in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Dell XPS 16 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Portability

Very Good
Inspiron 14 5420
XPS 16
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has very good portability, while the Dell XPS 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.0
Inspiron 14 5420
XPS 16
8.5
The Dell XPS 16 has very good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has good build quality.

Cost

$971
Inspiron 14 5420
XPS 16
$1,899
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has a price of $971 and the Dell XPS 16 costs $1,899.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.6
Inspiron 14 5420
XPS 16
8.0
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
279.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 16 to be very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is good.

Gaming and AI

6.4
Inspiron 14 5420
XPS 16
6.5
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell XPS 16 and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Software Development

7.4
Inspiron 14 5420
XPS 16
7.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 16 and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 are both good for software development.

Battery

10.0 Hours
Inspiron 14 5420
XPS 16
10.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has 10 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 16 has 10 hours of battery life.

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How the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 and the Dell XPS 16 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Inspiron 14 5420Dell XPS 16
Dell Inspiron 14 5420Dell XPS 16

GENERAL

Price
$971
$1,899
Release Date
May 1, 2022February 20, 2024
Overall Dimensions
12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7''14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.74''
Weight
3.4 lbs4.7 lbs
Width
12.36"14.1"
Depth
8.96"9.5"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-1255UIntel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
20
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
10 Hours10 Hours
Battery Capacity
54 Wh99.5 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"16.3"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2240 x 14001920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
279 nits500 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7/108.5/10
Portability Score
8.3/107.5/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoYes
Fan Noise Score
6.5/108.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
7.5/109.5/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
20
USB-C ports
13
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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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 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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