Dell Inspiron 14 5425 vs Dell Inspiron 15 3525

The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 offers a stronger CPU, more RAM, and a higher quality screen with better color accuracy and brightness, contributing to its good suitability for general use, while also being lighter for increased portability and having longer battery life.

The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is better suited for engineering and design due to its superior CPU and integrated GPU, combined with more RAM, which helps in handling complex tasks and rendering graphics more smoothly. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 15 3525, despite having a larger screen, has a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and a weaker integrated GPU, making it less capable for intensive engineering software and 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.

For general use, both the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and the Inspiron 15 3525 offer screens that are likely sufficient, providing ample resolution and brightness for daily tasks like browsing and document editing, but they may not stand out in terms of exceptional clarity or vibrancy. In the realm of engineering and design, these models may fall short of expectations due to limited color accuracy and range, potentially not covering the wide color gamuts such as DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB that professionals require for precise work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the absence of high refresh rates combined with only moderate resolution and standard panel types means that neither laptop is ideal for fluid, high-speed graphics that gamers and 3D designers typically prioritize.

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

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

The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 offers fair gaming and 3D performance featuring a slightly more powerful integrated GPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Vega 8, in comparison to the Dell Inspiron 15 3525's slightly less capable AMD Ryzen 5 5625U Vega 7; both laptops have comparable screen refresh rates at 60 Hz which is adequate for casual gaming but may not be as smooth for fast-paced games.

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.