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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is more expensive than the Lenovo V15, but offers a higher performance with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor compared to the Lenovo's Ryzen 5. The Dell's slightly smaller screen size could mean better portability and it has a better display technology with an IPS panel, which generally means better color reproduction and viewing angles than the Lenovo’s TN panel. However, the Lenovo V15 may offer a larger storage capacity out of the box, and despite its lower price, it still provides sufficient power for general use and moderate work tasks. Choosing between the two depends on your need for higher performance and better display quality against the need to stay within a budget with ample storage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 14 5425.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.3
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
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 Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is equipped with a stronger CPU and GPU (AMD Ryzen 7 with Vega 8 graphics), and a higher quality IPS screen, making it better suited for demanding engineering and design work than the Lenovo V15, which has a less powerful CPU and GPU (AMD Ryzen 5 with Vega 7 graphics), and a lower quality TN screen. Additionally, the Dell model is more portable and offers better battery life, though both laptops have keyboards and speakers that are less than ideal for extended use.
Screen Quality
6.3
5.4
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425's screen provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, while the Lenovo V15 falls short, offering a duller and less sharp viewing experience. The Dell's screen has fair coverage of color gamuts, making it suitable for some engineering and design work, but the Lenovo's poorer color reproduction limits its effectiveness in these areas. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of both laptops hinders smooth visual performance, but the Dell's somewhat higher resolution and better panel type offer a slightly more enjoyable experience than the Lenovo.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 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.
Cost
$500
$579
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a price of $500 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
279.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is noted for its better portability and higher screen quality, with a higher pixel density and better brightness that enhance its suitability for general use. In contrast, the Lenovo V15, while offering more storage space and a slightly bigger screen, falls short on battery life and screen quality due to its lower brightness levels and less vibrant colors.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 offers better gaming and 3D performance than the Lenovo V15 as it has a slightly more powerful GPU and a superior IPS display with higher brightness and color coverage, which enhances visual experience. However, both laptops have the same screen refresh rate and offer similar CPU performance, which means neither is ideally suited for high-end gaming where higher refresh rates and more powerful CPUs and GPUs are usually necessary.
Content Creation
7.5
7.3
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Lenovo V15 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
7.1
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Lenovo V15 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.
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 Lenovo V15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
6.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 14 5425 to have good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair 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 Lenovo V15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 5425 | Lenovo V15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $579 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 9.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 279 nits | 231 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 480p | |
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."
Lenovo V15
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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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