If you prioritize a higher resolution touchscreen display, greater graphics power for 3D or machine learning tasks, and a slightly thinner design, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is a better choice, but it generally costs more. On the other hand, if you're looking for a laptop that is slightly lighter, slightly less expensive, and still offers solid performance for general use and engineering tasks, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 would suit your needs. Neither device is ideal for intensive gaming, despite the Lenovo's stronger graphics capabilities. Both laptops have similar battery life and portability scores, with neither being exceptionally easy or hard to carry around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.7/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 offers solid engineering performance with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and integrated Vega graphics, suited for moderate design tasks, but its screen and storage might feel limiting for intensive work. Conversely, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, with its higher-end AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and discrete Nvidia graphics, is better for demanding engineering and 3D design, plus it boasts a superior screen and double the storage, at the cost of being slightly heavier and less compact.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
7.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14's higher resolution and brighter display make it better for viewing documents and multimedia, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 offers an adequate but less vibrant experience. In engineering and design tasks, the Lenovo's wider color gamut allows for more accurate color representation, an advantage over the Dell which has a narrower color range. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops have limitations due to lower refresh rates, but their resolutions and panel types provide reasonable clarity for less demanding visual tasks.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$479
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a price of $479 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 excels in general use due to its higher resolution display and a more powerful CPU and GPU, which enhance multitasking and visual experiences; however, it is slightly less portable and heavier than the Dell Inspiron 14 5425. Despite the Dell's lower screen resolution and less robust CPU, it offers commendable general performance paired with good portability and similar battery life, making it a suitable contender for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has an integrated AMD GPU and a standard 60Hz refresh rate, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 boosts gaming and 3D performance with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher 90Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the screen quality on the Lenovo is superior due to a greater pixel density and a wider color gamut, contributing to better visuals in gaming and 3D applications.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.0/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good.
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
7.8/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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.
Battery
12.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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."
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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