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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 offers an AMD processor, which is suitable for general use and can handle some engineering tasks, and it has a slightly larger screen at 14 inches compared to the 13.4 inches of the Dell XPS 13. It is often somewhat more expensive, has a white backlit keyboard without a number pad, and weighs a bit more, making it less portable. The XPS 13, on the other hand, focuses more on portability with its sleek design, lighter weight, and is often a bit less expensive. Its Intel processor is capable of managing casual activities and lighter engineering work. Both laptops have similar storage, RAM, and screen resolution, but the XPS 13 displays richer colors and offers superior build quality, making it potentially a better choice for visual tasks and users looking for premium feel. If battery life is crucial, the Inspiron has a slight edge with more usage hours, but both should serve well for typical use. Both laptops lack hardware ray tracing and DLSS, making them less suited for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
- The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13.
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
7.2
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
442.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 offers a median balance in panel type, resolution, and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and casual viewing but lacking punch for more colorful or detailed work. The Dell XPS 13 shines in general use and engineering with a high-quality display that reproduces colors vividly and accurately, essential for detail-oriented tasks and visually-intensive projects. However, both struggle in gaming and 3D applications where higher refresh rates are key to a smooth experience, and despite their adequate resolution and panel type, they do not cater to the fast-paced visuals demanded by these uses.
Battery
12.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 13 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Dell XPS 13 has excellent portability, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Dell XPS 13 has very good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$500
$850
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a price of $500 and the Dell XPS 13 costs $850.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
279.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
442.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Dell XPS 13 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 offers a balance of performance and comfort with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 16GB RAM, and efficient heat management, which can handle general use with a battery life that allows for extended unplugged time. Meanwhile, the Dell XPS 13, with its Intel i7 processor and lightweight design, excels in portability and screen quality, including higher brightness and more vivid colors, making it both easy to carry and pleasing to view, although it comes with a slightly shorter battery life.
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
8.7/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Dell XPS 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and the Dell XPS 13 both have integrated graphics, with the former using an AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Vega 8 and the latter an Intel i7-1250U Iris Xe, which are suitable for light gaming but may struggle with demanding 3D tasks. Additionally, the standard 60Hz screen refresh rate on both models is acceptable for casual gaming but won't provide the smoother visuals preferred by serious gamers who usually seek higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 with an AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated Vega graphics delivers competent performance for engineering and design, complemented by ample RAM and a high-contrast, color-accurate screen. On the other hand, the Dell XPS 13 leverages an Intel i7 CPU with Iris Xe graphics offering a balance of power and screen quality in a more compact, lighter frame with superior portability and better overall build quality, which includes a more premium keyboard and speakers.
Content Creation
7.5
7.7
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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
7.5
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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.
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How the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and the Dell XPS 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 5425 | Dell XPS 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $850 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 2.59 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 11.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 7.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i7-1250U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.4" | |
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 | 442 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
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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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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Monica Chen | April 2023
"In the past, the XPS 13 was a hands-down contender for the best laptop on the market. But the Apple-silicon MacBook has since barrelled onto the scene, and it wipes the floor with most of the ultraportable Windows laptops that cross my desk on a daily basis. This XPS is no exception. Compared to the M2 MacBook Air, battery life is worse."
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