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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 offers more storage and a slightly better battery life than the LG Ultra 13 but comes at a higher price and with more weight, affecting its portability. The LG Ultra 13 is less expensive and more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size. Both laptops are equipped with 16GB of RAM and competent AMD Ryzen processors; the Dell with a bit more powerful CPU and GPU, which can handle demanding tasks better. If superior performance in engineering or demanding applications is crucial and you're okay with a bit less portability and higher cost, the Dell is a solid choice. However, if you prioritize portability, lower cost, and can compromise on storage and a slight edge in performance, the LG Ultra 13 could be the better option. Both laptops are not suitable for intensive gaming but can manage general use and lighter engineering tasks well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
- Good for engineering and design
- Good speakers
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for software development, and content creation, while the LG Ultra 13 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron's display offers an acceptable resolution and brightness suitable for daily tasks like browsing and document editing, but lacks the wide color gamut needed by engineers and designers for color-sensitive work, and doesn't provide the high refresh rate gamers look for in fast-paced games. The LG Ultra's screen provides a better experience for both general use and professional design due to its higher resolution, brightness, and color accuracy, enhancing visuals and making it easier to work with detailed designs, but like the Dell, it falls short for gaming without an emphasis on high refresh rates. Neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D work, where smoother motion from higher refresh rates is crucial.
Battery
12.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 13 has 10 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
13.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
279.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and LG Ultra 13 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is equipped with a stronger CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality IPS display, making it a solid choice for general use with decent portability and battery life. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 13 provides great portability, thanks to its lighter weight and compact size, while offering good screen quality and sufficient RAM for everyday tasks, however, its CPU might not be as powerful as the Dell's.
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
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and LG Ultra 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 with a Vega 8 GPU and a standard 60Hz refresh rate offers a fair gaming and 3D experience in its size and market segment. Similarly, the LG Ultra 13 is equipped with a Vega 7 GPU and also a 60Hz screen refresh rate, which makes it adequate for gaming and 3D tasks within the constraints of ultra-portable devices.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.6
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
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 LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is better suited for engineering and design because it has a more powerful CPU and graphics unit, which is critical for demanding tasks, and a higher-resolution screen that can show finer details, a significant advantage for design work.
Content Creation
7.5
7.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and LG Ultra 13 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
7.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and LG Ultra 13 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The LG Ultra 13 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$500
$529
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a price of $500 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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How the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 5425 | LG Ultra 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $529 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 2.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 12.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 8.14" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 279 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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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Joshua Goldman | April 2017
"The 13.3-inch LG Gram is a fine fit if you need to travel as light as possible for as long as possible without spending a fortune to do it. It might not be particularly sturdy or have an eye-catching design and its webcam is less than ideal, but with its sharp touch display, comfortable backlit keyboard, responsive touchpad and a fingerprint reader for extra security, the Gram makes a respectible everyday laptop for business or school work."
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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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