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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 offers better gaming performance with its dedicated graphics chip and a higher resolution screen, which could be beneficial for tasks requiring detailed visuals. However, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, despite having an integrated graphics chip, boasts a higher quality OLED display and a 2-in-1 convertible design that allows it to be used as a tablet, enhancing its portability and versatility. The Dell has a slightly edge in processing power and build quality, but the Samsung excels in battery life and lightness, making it an excellent choice for those who prioritize flexibility and longer use on the go. Choose the Dell if top-notch performance and display resolution matter the most for your engineering tasks, or opt for the Samsung for better portability, versatility, and a superior display for general use and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5420
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
- Good overall display quality
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 are both good for engineering and design, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
6.5
7.7
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360's higher resolution and brightness contribute to sharper and more vivid visuals, making it preferable to the Dell Inspiron 14 5420. The Galaxy Book3 360's superior color gamuts render it better for engineering and design work, allowing professionals to see more accurate colors and finer details. Conversely, both laptops are less ideal for gaming and 3D due to their lower refresh rates, limiting their capability to display fast-moving images smoothly, though they manage everyday tasks and professional designs well.
Build Quality
7.0
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 both have good build quality, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 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
$1,299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has a price of $971 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,299.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.8
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
279.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 offers a balance of performance and portability with a strong CPU, ample RAM, and a high-resolution IPS screen, which is good for tasks that don't demand high color accuracy but benefit from sharper detail; however, its portability is somewhat diminished by its weight and average battery life. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, while also providing powerful CPU performance and sufficient memory, shines with its high-quality OLED touchscreen that delivers better color rendition and greater versatility as a 2-in-1 device, although its speaker quality is not as impressive as other aspects.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.4
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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 Book3 360 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420, with its dedicated Nvidia GPU, provides fair performance in gaming and 3D, but its screen has a standard refresh rate and an average CPU, which limits high-intensity gaming. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, while offering a vibrant OLED screen touch display advantageous for visuals in games and 3D applications, relies on an integrated Intel GPU which is less suited for demanding gaming and 3D tasks compared to dedicated graphics options.
Content Creation
7.5
7.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 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
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
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 Book3 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has 10 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has 10 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 5420 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$971 | $1,299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9'' x 0.54'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 13.99" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 8.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1255U | Intel i7-1360P | |
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 | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
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 | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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 | 1080p | |
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 | |
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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."
Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
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Adam Speight | July 2023
"The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 isn’t a laptop that the Korean manufacturer has shouted from the rooftops about, and it seems to have gotten little attention from anywhere. But, it is absolutely a laptop worth paying attention to. Compared to higher-priced devices, like the Dell XPS 13 (2022) and Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023), it manages to offer a similar day-to-day experience despite the price difference. It’s really hard to justify the extra cash unless a boosted display is a requirement of yours."
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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 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.
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