The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Dell Latitude 5431 are similarly priced. The Inspiron offers a touchscreen and a larger battery but has less storage space than the Latitude. The Latitude has a longer battery life and better performance for general use and engineering applications, albeit the Inspiron is slightly better for 3D tasks. Both have a 14-inch display but the Inspiron has a higher resolution and aspect ratio, which may result in a better viewing experience. The Latitude runs Windows 11 Pro and has features like Thunderbolt, Ethernet, and facial recognition, favoring professional use, while the Inspiron's AMD Ryzen processor may appeal to those looking for an alternative to Intel. The Inspiron's AMD graphics may also slightly edge out the Latitude for certain visual tasks. Overall, Latitude's build targets business users with added connectivity and security, whereas the Inspiron leans towards media consumption and user interface flexibility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2/10
6.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Dell Latitude 5431 likely have screens with adequate resolution and sufficient brightness for everyday tasks but may lack the wide color gamut and high resolution that professionals need for precise engineering and design work. While both are serviceable for office work or streaming, their fair screen quality won't display the full spectrum of colors that designers rely on for color-sensitive projects. For gamers and those into 3D graphics, the refresh rate, which affects how smoothly images move on-screen, may be too low on these models, and the moderate significance of resolution and panel type means visuals may not be as sharp or vibrant as desired for immersive gaming experiences.
Battery
7.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5431 has 9 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.
Cost
$800
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a price of $800 and the Dell Latitude 5431 costs $950.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both deemed fair for gaming and 3D because they have moderate integrated GPUs—the Vega 8 and Iris Xe respectively—and average screen refresh rates of 60 Hz. While both have decent screen qualities and capable CPUs for general tasks, they lack the higher-end dedicated graphics and rapid refresh rates typically needed for more intense gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
6.9/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is well-regarded for engineering and design use due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and 16GB RAM to handle demanding applications, while the Dell Latitude 5431 offers similar capabilities with an Intel i5 CPU and 16GB RAM, each supporting robust multi-tasking and design software. Both laptops offer screen quality and GPU's suited for designing tasks, though the Inspiron may have an edge in graphical tasks with its AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Vega 8; portability, keyboard, speaker quality, and operating noise are also considerations but secondary to CPU and memory capabilities.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.4/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 5431 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
7.3/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Dell Latitude 5431 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 14 7425 to have very good portability, while the Dell Latitude 5431 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Dell Latitude 5431 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 Latitude 5431 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."
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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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