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Updated January 12, 2024·
Without specific details on the Maypug 15" Laptop or user requirements, general advice would focus on comparing typical aspects such as performance, build quality, customer service reputation, and warranty. If the Dell Inspiron is more expensive, it is often because of brand reputation, build quality, or higher specifications. Dell has a reputation for reliable customer service, which might be reflected in the price. On the other hand, a lesser-known brand like Maypug could offer similar specifications for a lower price but may not guarantee the same level of after-sales support or build quality. Consideration should be given to what tasks the laptop will be used for; if intensive tasks are not a requirement, the Maypug could be a value choice, but if reliability, customer service, and build quality are paramount, the Dell might justify its higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 14 5425.
Key differences
General Use
7.7
5.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
279.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425, with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, a higher resolution screen, better battery life, and lighter weight, offers superior general use performance and portability compared to the Maypug 15" Laptop, which is hindered by a slower CPU, less RAM, lower resolution display, shorter battery life, and slightly heavier build.
Gaming and AI
6.2
5.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is fair for gaming and 3D tasks due to its relatively more robust AMD Vega graphics, while the Maypug 15" Laptop's performance is poor in these areas because it runs on a less powerful Intel UHD integrated graphics chip. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the better GPU in the Dell contributes most to its enhanced capability for such demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
7.0
5.6
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is suitable for engineering and design use due to its higher-powered AMD Ryzen processor, superior integrated graphics, and a screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, making it more capable of handling demanding applications and providing a clearer, more color-accurate viewing experience.
Content Creation
7.5
5.9
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good for content creation, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
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
5.9
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good for software development, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
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.
Screen Quality
6.3
5.7
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425, with its fair screen quality across different uses, offers a balance with reasonable resolution and brightness, making it suitable for day-to-day tasks and some engineering and design work, however, its screen falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate. The Maypug 15" Laptop's display is lower in quality, with reduced sharpness and brightness impacting general use, and the lack of wide color gamuts affects its performance in detailed engineering and design tasks. For gaming and 3D, the Maypug's poor display is further hampered by a low refresh rate, not meeting the needs of users who prioritize visual fluidity and detail.
Battery
12.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 hours of battery life. The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has very good portability, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
5.1
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has good build quality, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$500
$600
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a price of $500 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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How the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 5425 | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 279 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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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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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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.
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