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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425, with its AMD processor and significant internal storage, is often less expensive and offers solid general use and engineering performance. It's suitable for everyday tasks and has a decent battery life. However, it's heavier compared to the LG Gram 16, which stands out for its excellent portability, larger and higher-resolution display, and longer battery life, making it ideal for users on the go who also require endurance and a premium display for media consumption or productivity. The LG is generally more expensive but offers notable advantages in portability and screen quality. If budget is a constraint and you're looking for capable performance at a lower cost, the Dell might suit you, but if you prioritize a lightweight laptop with a better display and longer battery life, consider the LG Gram 16. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
- The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has no clear advantages over the LG Gram 16.
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425, with its fair screen quality, provides adequate brightness and resolution for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, making it suitable for general use, but its limitations in color accuracy and range may not meet the demands of engineering and design professionals who require precise color representation. The LG Gram 16, on the other hand, offers a higher quality display with better color coverage essential for detailed work in engineering and design, though for both laptops, the lower refresh rates make them less ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother visuals are crucial. Therefore, while both laptops are competent for general and professional work, neither is optimized for the high refresh needs of gamers and those working with 3D graphics.
Battery
12.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 16 has 15 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
$1,450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a price of $500 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
279.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 provides a balance of processing power and moderate portability with decent storage and a standard screen quality, making it solid for everyday tasks, while the LG Gram 16 stands out for its impressive battery life, larger and sharper screen, and exceptional portability, but comes with less storage. Both laptops have ample RAM for general use, good keyboards, and manage heat and noise well, ensuring comfortable use for day-to-day activities.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The LG Gram 16 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425's gaming and 3D capabilities are considered fair due to its integrated AMD Ryzen GPU, which is adequate for light gaming, paired with a standard refresh rate screen, not optimizing for high-end gaming or fast-paced 3D applications. Similarly, the LG Gram 16 provides a fair experience with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard screen refresh rate, with the added benefit of a higher-resolution display for sharper images, although neither are designed for the high demands of advanced gaming or intensive 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.5
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Gram 16 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both good for engineering and design.
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
7.8
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
The LG Gram 16 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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
7.9
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
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and LG Gram 16 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 LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 5425 | LG Gram 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $1,450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 2.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 13.96" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 15 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 279 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
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."
LG Gram 16
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Florian Glaser | January 2023
"The LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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