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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and the Inspiron 14 7425 largely depends on your preferences for touchscreens and battery life. The Inspiron 14 7425 offers a touchscreen, which can be useful for interactive tasks or creative work, but it has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for extended use without access to a charger. If you prefer longer battery life and do not require a touchscreen, the Inspiron 14 5425 would be the better option. Both laptops are similar in terms of performance, with identical main processors, RAM, and integrated graphics, which are suitable for general use and light engineering, but not for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
6.2
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 for content creation.
For general use, both the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and 7425 may have screens that deliver a satisfactory level of detail and visibility in various lighting conditions, with brightness and resolution playing a significant role in their acceptability. In engineering and design tasks where color accuracy is crucial, these laptops' displays might not cover the wider color gamuts such as DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, making them less ideal for professional color work. Gamers and those involved in 3D work may find these models lacking due to their average refresh rates, which can impact the smoothness of movement and rendering, even though the resolution and panel type are adequate.
Battery
12.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 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.
Cost
$499
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a price of $499 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
279.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 both offer solid performance for general use with capable AMD Ryzen processors, sufficient RAM, and quality IPS screens with good resolution and color coverage. While the 5425 is slightly lighter and therefore more portable, the 7425's convertible 2-in-1 design and touchscreen add versatility, though both have similar battery life and screen quality.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both equipped with AMD Ryzen 7 5825U integrated graphics rather than dedicated GPUs, and they have standard 60Hz screen refresh rates, which are limiting factors for gaming and 3D performance. Additionally, despite having the same capable CPUs and good screen quality, they are not optimized for the high-refresh-rate gaming experience nor do they include features like hardware ray tracing, which are very important for immersive and responsive gameplay.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.9
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 14 5425 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
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.
Content Creation
7.5
7.3
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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
7.5
7.3
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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 5425 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 5425 | Dell Inspiron 14 7425 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$499 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 3.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 12.36" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 8.96" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 12 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 279 nits | 260 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"A slim chassis, an acceptable weight (1.6 kg) and a real-world battery life of almost 13 hours turn the Inspiron into a mobile companion. Good: The battery can not only be charged using Dell's proprietary power adapter, but also with a universal USB-C power adapter (min. 45 watts). Office and Internet applications are handled by the built-in combination of Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM just as easily as modest computer games. Heat and noise development are generally okay, but the laptop should work a bit quieter under full load."
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PCWorld
Jared Newman | December 2021
"Overall, this Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 offers a lot to like, especially at its oft-discounted price of $800. It’s a sturdy laptop with strong performance, a convertible touchscreen, loud speakers, and a convenient fingerprint reader. But the trade-offs you’ll make in pursuit of that lower price—most notably the dim display and stiff trackpad—might just keep you from outright loving it."
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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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