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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and HP Pavilion 15 have different strengths that cater to different needs. The Dell Inspiron offers a more powerful processor and better graphics capabilities, making it suitable for demanding tasks like video editing or gaming. It also has a higher quality display, ideal for professionals who need accuracy in visual work. However, its higher price reflects these premium features. On the other hand, the HP Pavilion 15 is more budget-friendly and might be suitable for general use like browsing, streaming, and office tasks. It is slightly heavier than the Dell, which could make a difference if portability is a priority. The HP also has a larger screen, which might be preferred for multitasking or watching media, but it comes with a lower resolution display which may not be as sharp as the Dell's. Given these considerations, choose the Dell if performance is your priority and the HP if you want to save money and need a laptop for everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
- The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 14 5425.
Key differences
General Use
7.7
7.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
279.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use, though the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 offers better CPU performance, higher screen resolution with better color accuracy, and is more lightweight, making it portable with a very good battery life, which are ideal features for general use. The HP Pavilion 15 provides more storage and has a larger screen, but it comes with a lower-resolution TN panel and a fair keyboard, giving it good portability with a slightly longer battery life, suitable for those prioritizing storage and screen size over display quality and computing power.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is better suited for engineering and design due to its higher-performance CPU and GPU, which are critical for demanding software used in these fields, plus it has a higher-quality IPS screen with better resolution. In contrast, the HP Pavilion 15, while offering adequate RAM, is held back by a less powerful CPU, less capable integrated graphics, and a lower-resolution TN screen, affecting the quality and precision of design tasks.
Software Development
7.5
6.6
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good for software development, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
6.3
5.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 offers a balance suitable for general use with a screen that provides adequate resolution and brightness, but it may fall short for engineering and design due to limited color gamut coverage. This same limitation becomes more pronounced in gaming and 3D applications where the Dell's decent resolution and panel type can't compensate for its lack of high refresh rate. In contrast, the HP Pavilion 15's screen, while still offering the basic resolution necessary for general tasks, doesn't satisfy in either brightness or color accuracy, making it less adept across all mentioned use cases, including gaming where its slower refresh rate is a significant disadvantage.
Battery
12.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 hours of battery life. The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 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.
Build Quality
7.0
6.2
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has good build quality, while the HP Pavilion 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$479
$600
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a price of $479 and the HP Pavilion 15 costs $600.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
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 HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and the HP Pavilion 15 are fair for gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to their integrated graphics, the AMD Vega 8 and the Intel UHD Xe G4 respectively, which provide decent but not high-end performance, and both have screens with a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, which is acceptable for casual gaming but not optimal for fast-paced or competitive gaming. The Inspiron 14 has a higher resolution IPS display that offers better screen quality, while the Pavilion 15 has a larger screen size but a lower resolution TN panel, which might not provide as vibrant color or viewing angles.
Content Creation
7.5
7.1
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and HP Pavilion 15 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 14 5425 to have very good portability, while the HP Pavilion 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 5425 | HP Pavilion 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$479 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | August 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i3-1115G4 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 279 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Dell Inspiron 14 5425
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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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Alex Cox | August 2022
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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