Dell Inspiron 14 5420 vs MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo

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.

The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is rated very good for engineering and design use due to its higher-end CPU, double the amount of RAM, and superior Intel GPU when compared to the Dell Inspiron 14 5420; additionally, it features an OLED screen with higher resolution and color coverage, which is crucial for detailed design work. Although the Dell Inspiron has a dedicated Nvidia GPU which may benefit certain applications, the overall more powerful specs and superior screen of the MSI justify its status, but it is slightly less portable due to a bigger screen size and slightly heavier weight.

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.

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.

The Dell Inspiron 14 5420's screen has adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and office work, but its color range might not satisfy professionals in engineering and design who require precise color accuracy. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a wider color gamut and higher resolution, essential for detailed graphics work, making it superior for tasks that demand color fidelity like engineering and design. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop excels, as both have lower refresh rates that can result in less fluid visuals compared to specialized gaming laptops.

Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.

The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo outperforms the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 in gaming and 3D applications primarily due to its more powerful Intel Arc 8-Cores GPU, which can handle more graphically intensive tasks compared to the Nvidia MX570 GPU in the Dell. Additionally, the MSI Prestige has an OLED screen that offers superior screen quality with higher resolution, contributing to an enhanced visual gaming experience compared to the IPS screen on the Dell.

PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.