A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec laptop team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 generally costs more and is better for general use and engineering tasks with its dedicated GPU; however, it's heavier and thicker, making it less portable than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360. The Samsung is more affordable, has a higher portability score, and features a touchscreen OLED display with superior color coverage, which makes it a good choice for general use and suitable for on-the-go tasks. Both laptops have similar battery life, but the Samsung edges out with better screen quality for general usage. If your work involves 3D rendering or other graphically intensive tasks, the Dell Inspiron might serve you better, while the Samsung is suitable for tasks that benefit from a vibrant display and a more portable design. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5420
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.5
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420, while adequate for everyday tasks, lacks the high resolution and brightness that the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers, making the latter's display clearer and more vivid for general use. For engineering and design, the Galaxy Book2 360 excels over the Dell due to its superior color accuracy, which is crucial for precise visual work. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications because they do not have the high refresh rates required for smooth motion rendering, even though their resolutions are suitable for average use.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has 10 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 both have good build quality, though the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$971
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has a price of $971 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Laptop
Find your new laptop
Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.6
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
279.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 offers strong performance with its dedicated graphics card which aids in better handling of visual tasks, and sufficient RAM for multitasking, plus a quality IPS screen, but with an average battery life and heavier build that affects its portability. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, while matching in CPU and RAM, features a superior OLED touchscreen for vibrant colors and ease of use, alongside a lighter design and better battery capacity, making it highly portable, although its integrated graphics might not be as powerful for certain tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.2
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 offers fair gaming and 3D capabilities with a Nvidia MX570 GPU which is less powerful than top-tier gaming GPUs and a standard screen refresh rate of 60 Hz; this while having a high-resolution IPS screen which is beneficial for screen quality but doesn't boost gaming performance. Comparatively, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 comes with Intel's integrated Iris Xe graphics and also features a 60 Hz OLED display, which provides excellent screen quality and colors, but again, is not designed for the high-end frame rates experienced in more intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is tailored for engineering and design with a dedicated Nvidia GPU and a quality IPS screen, making it suitable for tasks that require graphics handling and accurate color representation, although it's slightly heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 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
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 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.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 5420 | Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$971 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | July 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 12'' x 8'' x 0.51'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 2.56 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 11.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 7.95" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1255U | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 279 nits | 375 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
Shopping
Dell Inspiron 14 5420
See more
Dig into reviews and images
Smarthouse
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."
Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
See more
Dig into reviews and images
TechRadar
Cliff Joseph | June 2022
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
Get a great deal on the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 or the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Laptop guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
Compare Dell Inspiron 14 5420 vs. Acer Nitro 17
VS
Compare Dell Inspiron 14 5420 vs. MSI Prestige 14
VS
Compare Dell Inspiron 14 5420 vs. MSI Bravo 15
VS
Compare Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 vs. Acer Aspire 5 15
VS
Compare Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 vs. HP Envy x360 15"
VS
Compare Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 vs. Dell Inspiron 14 7425
VS
FAQs
FAQs about laptops
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
130,395
Recommendations made
28,253
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.
Featured in
