The Dell Inspiron 14 7420 offers a good balance of portability and performance for general use at a lower price, with adequate battery life and a more compact design. It's suitable for everyday tasks and light-intensive work. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17 is geared towards high performance, especially in gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning, with a much higher price tag. It has a larger screen, better graphics, and more power for demanding applications but is less portable and has shorter battery life. The choice depends on whether you prioritize performance for demanding tasks or portability and cost for general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7420
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
260.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7420, designed for general use with its decent RAM and CPU, doubles as a tablet, enhancing its flexibility for everyday tasks, while offering better portability due to its smaller size and weight. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17, with its superior CPU and RAM, larger, high-resolution screen, and higher-quality speakers, keyboard, and build, caters to more demanding tasks but trades off with less battery life and lower portability.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
8.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 17 offers superior gaming and 3D performance with its high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card and a screen that refreshes 144 times per second, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7420, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a screen that refreshes 60 times per second, provides a fair experience for less demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
9.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 17 excels in engineering and design due to its superior Intel i9 processor, double the RAM, and a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, paired with a higher resolution and brighter screen which showcases detailed and vibrant colors. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 7420, while also suitable for engineering, has a less powerful Intel i7 processor and integrated graphics, less RAM, and a lower resolution screen, but gains points for being more portable and having quieter operating noise.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 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
8.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 is good.
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
8.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 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 decent display resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing; however, its limited color range and lower refresh rate are not ideal for color-critical engineering/design work or smooth gaming and 3D experiences. The Razer Blade 17 features high resolution and advanced color gamut coverage, providing vivid and precise visuals necessary for professional design tasks, but falls short in gaming due to a lower refresh rate that can't deliver the fluid motion required for fast-paced games. Lastly, both laptops' types of panels, while adequate for general use and professional workloads, are not optimized for the high refresh rates preferred by gaming and 3D rendering enthusiasts.
Battery
7.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7420 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 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
17.3in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7420 has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 17 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
$4,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Inspiron 14 7420 has a price of $801 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
"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."
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
Get a great deal on the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 or the Razer Blade 17
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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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