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Updated January 10, 2024·

For general use, both the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 offer similar processor and graphics capabilities, meaning everyday tasks will be handled smoothly by either machine. If portability is a priority, the Inspiron 14 is slightly lighter and has a marginally better portability score, making it easier to carry around. The Inspiron 16, on the other hand, boasts a larger screen, which may be preferable for users who value screen real estate for multitasking or media consumption. It also has a slightly higher battery life, meaning it can last longer on a single charge. The Inspiron 14 is a bit more expensive and comes with Windows 11 Home, while the Inspiron 16 is cheaper, runs Windows 11 Pro, and gets a better score for silent operation. If budget considerations and a quiet machine are important, the Inspiron 16 edges out the Inspiron 14. 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 5625
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Very good speakers

Key differences

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Screen Quality

6.2
Inspiron 14 7425
Inspiron 16 5625
6.2
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 5625 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 for content creation, and software development.

Portability

Very Good
Inspiron 14 7425
Inspiron 16 5625
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 5625 has good portability.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.5
Inspiron 14 7425
Inspiron 16 5625
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
260.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.2
Inspiron 14 7425
Inspiron 16 5625
6.2
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 16 5625 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

6.9
Inspiron 14 7425
Inspiron 16 5625
7.1
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
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 5625 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.

Content Creation

7.3
Inspiron 14 7425
Inspiron 16 5625
7.6
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.3
Inspiron 14 7425
Inspiron 16 5625
7.5
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
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 5625 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for software development.

Battery

7.5 Hours
Inspiron 14 7425
Inspiron 16 5625
8.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.4
Inspiron 14 7425
Inspiron 16 5625
7.0
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 both have good build quality.

Cost

$800
Inspiron 14 7425
Inspiron 16 5625
$800
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$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a price of $800 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 costs $800.

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How the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Inspiron 14 7425Dell Inspiron 16 5625
Dell Inspiron 14 7425Dell Inspiron 16 5625

GENERAL

Price
$800
$800
Release Date
May 1, 2022January 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
12.4'' x 9'' x 0.66''14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68''
Weight
3.61 lbs4.12 lbs
Width
12.36"14.05"
Depth
8.96"9.92"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 5825UAMD Ryzen 7 5825U
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
22
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7.5 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
54 Wh54 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 12001920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
260 nits265 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107/10
Portability Score
8.3/107.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/1010/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.8/108/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
12
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
32
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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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 16 5625

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Derek Sullivan | January 2023
"I think there is fair value in the Inspiron 16 this year. Very little has changed with the laptop and my opinion hasn’t really changed either. In other words, I like it. Overall, I think the pros far outweigh the cons of this laptop and the price is certainly justifiable. I found this to be a great typer and I could potentially work all day on this machine, provided I don’t need a graphics card."

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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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