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Updated January 12, 2024·
Without access to the specific details of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, I can only offer general advice. If you're on a budget and looking for value, the Dell Inspiron may offer similar features for less money, but that might come with trade-offs in build quality or performance. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 might offer a more premium experience, possibly with a better display or build, and additional features like a 2-in-1 form factor with a touchscreen if that matters to you. If you often carry your laptop around, you might appreciate a slimmer, lighter device like the Galaxy Book2. For heavy computing tasks, ensure the processor, RAM, and storage options meet your needs; higher specs will typically cost more. Extended battery life is crucial if you're frequently away from power outlets. Remember to consider the ecosystem and compatibility – if you use a lot of Samsung products, the Galaxy Book2 could integrate more seamlessly with your other devices. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a fair screen that suffices for tasks like browsing and video streaming, but its limited color range and lower brightness may not impress in professional photo editing or CAD work. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 boasts vibrant colors and higher overall brightness suited for detailed engineering and design work. However, both laptops lack high refresh rates, making them less ideal for smooth gaming experiences or fluid 3D modeling simulations.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 both have good build quality, though the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$500
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a price of $500 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
279.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU offers strong performance for everyday tasks and has a good battery life, though it's slightly heavier and thicker, which may affect portability. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 features an OLED touchscreen which is great for vibrant colors and has a more portable design with a better battery capacity, while also offering the versatility of a 2-in-1 convertible, but its Intel i7 processor may not handle multitasking as robustly as the AMD Ryzen 7.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
9.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425, with its AMD Ryzen 7 integrated Vega 8 graphics, which provides similar gaming and 3D performance, but neither laptop is designed for exhaustive gaming or professional 3D work due to their shared limitation of standard screen refresh rate and non-dedicated GPUs.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.3
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and integrated Vega 8 graphics, making it suitable for engineering and design use with a balance between performance and screen quality, though it is less portable and has a louder operating noise.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.4
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 5425 | Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | July 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | 12'' x 8'' x 0.51'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 2.56 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 11.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 7.95" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 279 nits | 375 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
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."
Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
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Cliff Joseph | June 2022
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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