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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 typically offers better portability and build quality, which can be important for frequent travelers or if you prefer a more premium feel. However, if you are on a budget or prioritize gaming and other graphics-intensive tasks, the HP Victus 15, with a larger screen and often more powerful graphics capabilities, may provide you with the power you need at a lower cost. The tradeoff with the HP is that it can be bulkier and have a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use. Consider what is most important to you – performance for demanding applications, cost savings, or the ease of carrying the device around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5420
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 14 5420.
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.5
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for software development, and content creation, while the HP Victus 15 has a better screen for general use, and gaming and AI.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 14 5420's screen offers an adequate balance of resolution and brightness, but the HP Victus 15 stands out with a higher quality display that provides sharper images and brighter colors. When it comes to engineering and design, the Dell Inspiron might fall short due to less accurate color reproduction as it covers fewer colors in the professional color gamuts, whereas the HP's better coverage ensures more precise color work. In gaming and 3D environments, both laptops may not deliver the smoothest experience due to lower refresh rates, but resolution and panel quality remain serviceable for casual entertainment.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has 10 hours of battery life. The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has very good portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$971
$575
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has a price of $971 and the HP Victus 15 costs $575.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.3
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
279.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is a solid choice for general use due to its balance of a fast processor, ample memory, and a high-resolution screen that enhance multitasking and media consumption while maintaining good portability and battery life. Similarly, the HP Victus 15 offers a robust processor and high-quality screen but stands out with a superior graphics card suitable for more graphics-intensive tasks, although it's a bit less portable and has slightly lower battery efficiency than the Dell.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.4
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 and HP Victus 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420's Nvidia MX570 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz are suitable for light gaming and basic 3D tasks, but its capabilities are limited compared to the HP Victus 15, which has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 6GB GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, providing a smoother and richer gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
7.1
6.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 14 5420 to be good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is suitable for engineering and design because it combines a powerful Intel i7 processor with ample RAM and a dedicated Nvidia GPU, alongside a high-resolution screen that benefits fine-detail work, making it a well-balanced machine for such tasks.
Content Creation
7.5
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 and HP Victus 15 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
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 and HP Victus 15 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 HP Victus 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 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 Dell Inspiron 14 5420 and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 5420 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$971 | $575 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1255U | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 279 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Dell Inspiron 14 5420
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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."
HP Victus 15
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
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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.
About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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