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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is less expensive and offers a strong performance with its AMD processor, making it suitable for general use and moderate workloads. Its larger battery size suggests longer usage between charges, and the device is also marginally heavier, which could impact portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, while more expensive, is a premium 2-in-1 convertible laptop that can double as a tablet, offering greater versatility. It has a higher-resolution screen ideal for detailed work, but its smaller battery might result in more frequent charging. The ThinkPad X1 is also lighter, enhancing its portability. Choose the Inspiron for a budget-friendly option with robust performance, or the ThinkPad for a premium, versatile device with a focus on mobility and display quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron's fair screen quality for general use is due to a balance between resolution and brightness that meets everyday tasks but doesn't stand out for color-sensitive work or high-end visuals. Its fair performance in engineering and design arises from an adequate representation of colors, but it does not reach the wider color gamuts professionals seek. However, with lower refresh rates, it falls short for gaming and 3D work, where fluid motion and fast image updates are crucial for an immersive experience. Similarly, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers a sharper and brighter display for general tasks and better color accuracy for design, enhancing visual detail and presentation, but its screen refresh rate isn't suited for the high-speed demands of gaming and 3D modeling.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
13.5in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
$725
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a price of $500 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
279.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is equipped with a powerful AMD processor, ample RAM, and a high-quality IPS screen, making it ideal for a variety of tasks from browsing to office work; its larger battery and slightly heavier build favor longer usage away from power outlets but reduce its portability compared to more compact laptops.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Vega 8 GPU which provides a decent level of gaming and 3D capability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga uses an Intel i5-1130G7 Iris Xe GPU that also offers fair gaming and 3D performance; however, both laptops have screens that refresh at 60Hz, which is lower than what is often preferred for smoother gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.7
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 14 5425 to be good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.5
7.3
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 14 5425 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $725 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 2.54 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 11.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 9.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i5-1130G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 44.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2256 x 1504 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 279 nits | 451 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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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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."
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
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Tom Brant | April 2021
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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