The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is a great choice for those who prioritize a mix of performance and portability with its AMD Ryzen processor and smaller, lighter form. It is priced higher but has better suitability for general usage and slightly higher performance in engineering tasks than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620. In contrast, the Inspiron 16 5620, with its Intel processor, offers a larger screen and is more budget-friendly, with longer battery life and is quieter, making it suited for those who prefer a larger display and value quiet operation without breaking the bank. Both models have similar storage, RAM, and screen resolution, but neither is ideal for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
Good for engineering and design
Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2/10
6.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 for software development.
For general use, both the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and the Inspiron 16 5620 offer screens with adequate resolution and brightness, but their panel types may not offer the most vivid colors or viewing angles. In engineering and design, while these laptops may cover a decent range of color gamuts, they might not reach the high levels professionals need for precise color work. For gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these models can lead to less fluid motion, and although the resolutions are acceptable, the panel types don't provide the fastest response times sought after in high-end gaming displays.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$800
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a price of $800 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 costs $500.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers portability and versatility, suitable for users who appreciate a compact device with touch capability for a variety of general tasks, maintaining a balance between battery life and everyday performance with its AMD Ryzen processor.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
7.0/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5620 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425, with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and integrated Vega 8 graphics, is well-equipped for engineering and design tasks, and its 2-in-1 convertible design, paired with a 14-inch high-definition touchscreen, appeals to those who value flexibility and screen quality. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 features an Intel i5 processor and Iris Xe graphics, offering strong performance for design software, and has a larger 16-inch display, which may be an advantage for detailed work, but this comes at the cost of greater weight, making it less portable than its 14-inch counterpart.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.6/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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
7.3/10
7.5/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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.
Battery
7.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 compare to other laptops
"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."
"If the world is exciting enough right now, you can do far worse than a solid performer that you know will get the job done. Our review model is as powerful as you'd want an office machine to be unless you're performing specialist tasks and the price point is pretty attractive (unless work will let you have a MacBook Air instead)."
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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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