The Dell Inspiron 14 7420 is a more budget-friendly option with good battery life and is lightweight, making it suitable for general use and portability. Its performance is suited for everyday tasks and light productivity work. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, while more expensive, offers high performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming, with a superior graphics card and processor. It has a larger and higher-quality display but comes with a tradeoff in battery life and increased weight, making it less portable. Consider the Dell if you prioritize portability and value, and the MSI for high-performance computing needs and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7420
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
260.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7420 is valued for general use due to its robust CPU, ample RAM, high-quality IPS screen, and impressive portability with a reasonable battery life, making it suitable for everyday activities. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE67Hx also excels in general use with its even more powerful CPU, higher RAM capacity, superior OLED screen for vivid colors and deep blacks, but trades off some portability and battery life for these high-end features, making it more suited for performance-heavy tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
8.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx delivers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and high screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and detailed visuals. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 7420, while capable for moderate gaming, has a less powerful integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, leading to more limited performance in demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx stands out for engineering and design tasks thanks to its more powerful central processor, dedicated graphics card with hardware ray tracing and DLSS support, and superior screen with higher resolution, brightness, and color accuracy.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 is good.
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
7.3/10
7.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Dell Inspiron 14 7420 are both good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx is somewhat better.
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
6.2/10
9.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7420 offers a screen with sufficient resolution and brightness, which is acceptable for everyday tasks, but its limited color gamut makes it less ideal for engineering and design work that requires precise color accuracy. The MSI Raider GE67Hx, on the other hand, boasts a superior display with high resolution, brightness, and wide color gamut coverage, catering excellently to the needs of professionals in engineering and design. However, despite both having capable displays for their respective fields, neither laptop is optimal for gaming or 3D work due to their screens' lower refresh rates, which can't deliver the smooth visuals that these applications demand.
Battery
7.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7420 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7420 has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$801
$2,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Inspiron 14 7420 has a price of $801 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
"Notable qualities of the Inspiron 7420 2-in-1 include the 16:10 aspect ratio, strong hinges, 12th gen Intel CPU with optional GeForce MX graphics, and easy serviceability. Such features would typically cost hundreds of dollars more on higher-end alternatives from competing manufacturers. The value proposition is therefore relatively high for users looking to maximize bang for the buck."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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