The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 offers a lower price with decent general use capabilities and good battery life, making it suitable for everyday tasks and light work. However, its performance in 3D tasks, machine learning, and intensive gaming will be limited due to its integrated graphics. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS66, despite its higher price, delivers substantially better performance for 3D tasks, engineering programs, machine learning, and gaming thanks to its dedicated high-end graphics card. It also has a higher refresh rate display for smoother visuals but comes with shorter battery life and increased weight, impacting portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS66 is considered good for gaming and 3D because it comes with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a very high screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and detailed gaming experiences. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is rated fair due to its integrated AMD Ryzen Vega 8 graphics and a lower screen refresh rate, which are less suitable for intensive 3D applications and fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
8.2/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS66 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is geared towards engineering and design with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and integrated Vega graphics, providing a balance of performance and portability with its lighter weight and decent battery life. The MSI Stealth GS66, however, offers a higher performance tier with a more powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life; although, for more demanding engineering and design tasks, its capabilities may justify the tradeoffs.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
8.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS66 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
If you prioritize a balance between cost and screen clarity for everyday tasks like browsing and productivity software, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 offers a decent display with reasonable resolution and brightness. However, for more color-critical work such as graphics design and engineering, neither the Dell nor the MSI Stealth GS66 excel, as they may lack the wide color gamuts needed for precise color work. For gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, the MSI Stealth GS66 with a potentially higher refresh rate stands out, despite neither laptop having an ideal screen refresh rate for these high-motion activities.
Battery
12.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS66 has 5.5 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
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS66 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 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
$479
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a price of $479 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,000.
The MSI Stealth GS66 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is a portable option with a long battery life, which makes it suitable for general use on the go; it's equipped with solid performance hardware for everyday tasks and a decent screen. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS66, while offering higher performance especially for demanding tasks due to its advanced processor and graphics, is less portable and has a shorter battery life, balancing its suitability for general use with its strength in more intensive applications.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.7/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS66 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
7.5/10
7.5/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and MSI Stealth GS66 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 MSI Stealth GS66 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The MSI Stealth GS66 is powerful enough for QHD. The Core i7-12700H and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti found in the 12UGS model that we tested run all modern games smoothly in the native QHD resolution. The 15-inch display is very fast with its 240 Hz refresh rate, and it also offers a great color space (almost 100% DCI-P3) on top of that, which should please gamers as well as content creators, although we would have still wished for a higher brightness. Case, input devices, and connectivity (Thunderbolt 4) are at a good level. However, among other things, the GS66 loses points due to the high temperature development in 3D mode and its poor webcam."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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