The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 offers a balance suitable for general use, with good battery life and a balanced weight for portability. Its display favors productivity and reading with its taller aspect ratio. In contrast, the Gigabyte A5 leans towards gaming and engineering applications with a more powerful graphics card, supporting hardware ray tracing and DLSS, but has a shorter battery life and is heavier, making it less portable. Both have similar powerful processors and memory, but for tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, the Gigabyte A5's higher refresh rate screen and gaming-oriented GPU provide a better experience at the expense of some battery life and added weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5, equipped with the Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, provides a better gaming and 3D experience compared to the Dell Inspiron 14 5425, which has an integrated Vega 8 GPU and a standard refresh rate screen. While both have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the advanced GPU and the smoother visuals of the higher refresh rate on the Gigabyte A5 are more crucial for these tasks.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
7.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A5 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte A5 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 likely offers a balance suitable for everyday tasks and regular work software with decent clarity and brightness, but it may be limited by average color accuracy which affects detailed engineering and design work. The Gigabyte A5, with its good screen, provides vivid colors and contrast that are beneficial for professionals needing precise color representation but falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate, making fast-paced action less smooth. Both laptops struggle with gaming and 3D applications where high refresh rates are crucial for an optimal experience, an area where neither excels.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$479
$830
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a price of $479 and the Gigabyte A5 costs $830.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is suited for general use with a balance of capable CPU performance, ample RAM, quality IPS screen, good battery life, and a highly portable design. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A5 also offers solid general use capabilities with strong CPU and GPU performance, sufficient RAM, and a quality IPS display but is less portable and has a shorter battery life.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.3/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A5 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is suitable for engineering and design thanks to its higher resolution screen and premium build quality for extensive use, while the Gigabyte A5 offers a powerful Nvidia graphics card and additional gaming features, making it better suited for GPU-intensive tasks and engineering simulations. However, the Dell boasts a better portability and battery life for on-the-go use, whereas the Gigabyte is less portable but offers a higher refresh rate display which might be beneficial for certain design applications.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.3/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Gigabyte A5 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
7.5/10
7.0/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Gigabyte A5 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.2/10
The Gigabyte A5 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 Gigabyte A5 compare to other laptops
"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."
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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