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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers better performance with a more powerful processor and extra RAM, suited for demanding tasks, but it's typically more expensive. It also has a higher resolution display and is more portable due to its smaller screen and lighter weight. The battery life is longer, which can be crucial for on-the-go usage. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is more budget-friendly with a slightly lower performance processor and less RAM, which may be adequate for general use. Its larger screen might be preferable for activities like watching movies, though its battery life is shorter and it's slightly heavier, impacting portability. Both have touchscreens, but if screen size and saving money are priorities, the Inspiron 15 could be the better choice, while the Inspiron 14 is more suited for those needing higher performance and portability despite the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3525
- The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 14 7425.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.9
6.4
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 are both only fair for engineering and design, though the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 stands out for engineering and design due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, higher RAM capacity, and sharper screen with a higher pixel density, which are critical for intensive tasks and detailed visuals. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 15 3525, while offering a larger screen, has a less powerful AMD Ryzen 5 processor, less RAM, and a lower pixel density, which could limit performance and detail for demanding engineering applications.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 for software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and 15 3525 offer satisfactory screen quality because they provide decent resolution and brightness, making them suitable for daily tasks like browsing the web, watching videos, and handling documents. When it comes to engineering and design, their screens fall short on covering the professional color gamuts, which means colors may not be as accurate for tasks requiring precise color work, such as photo editing or CAD software. For gaming and 3D applications, they struggle primarily because of lower refresh rates, leading to less smooth visuals, and this, combined with their moderate resolution and panel type, may not provide the most immersive or responsive experience for fast-paced games or intensive 3D rendering.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.2
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$800
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a price of $800 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 costs $400.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
260.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is better suited for general use due to its versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible, and higher RAM, which provides smoother multitasking and overall performance, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525, though offering a larger screen, has lower RAM, affecting its capability to handle numerous tasks as effectively.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers better gaming and 3D performance due to a more powerful Vega 8 GPU and a slightly more robust CPU, enhancing overall graphics and computation. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 15 3525, while featuring a larger screen, has a less potent Vega 7 GPU and a lower-tier CPU, which may lead to more modest gaming and 3D task performance.
Content Creation
7.3
7.1
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 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
7.3
6.9
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 14 7425 to be good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair.
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.
Battery
7.5 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has 6.5 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.
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Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 14 7425 | Dell Inspiron 15 3525 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.66'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.61 lbs | 3.71 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 9.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 260 nits | 259 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Jared Newman | December 2021
"Overall, this Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 offers a lot to like, especially at its oft-discounted price of $800. It’s a sturdy laptop with strong performance, a convertible touchscreen, loud speakers, and a convenient fingerprint reader. But the trade-offs you’ll make in pursuit of that lower price—most notably the dim display and stiff trackpad—might just keep you from outright loving it."
Dell Inspiron 15 3525
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Mark Knapp | January 2023
"Dell's Inspiron 15 (3525) is a peppy-enough and affordable-enough home or remote work machine, but it's not very ambitious; it does little to go beyond the basics. More the concern: It’s readily overshadowed by a number of machines that outperform and outclass it. Even if the Inspiron can get the job done today, its competition has the mettle to keep doing the job tomorrow in a way the Inspiron simply can’t promise. Many of its slightly higher-end rivals have to be on sale (and frequently are) to match it on price, but the Inspiron 15 (3525) is outclassed even by some similarly priced options, making it a difficult recommendation."
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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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