The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is more portable and offers a better touch-enabled 2-in-1 experience with a higher resolution and brighter screen. It could be ideal for general use and has a slightly longer battery life. However, the Gigabyte A5, with its RTX 3060 GPU, is geared more towards gaming and intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software, though it compromises on battery life and portability due to its heavier weight and bulkier design. If your focus is on performance for specialized software and gaming, the Gigabyte A5 would be the better choice; for everyday portability and touchscreen utility, the Dell Inspiron would suit you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5's superior gaming and 3D performance compared to the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is largely due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, which make for smoother visuals and better handling of demanding graphics tasks.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
7.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A5 for software development, while the Gigabyte A5 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425's screen may not be as sharp or bright as you'd like, and the colors might not be as vibrant, while the Gigabyte A5 provides a better visual experience with clearer details and more appropriate brightness. When it comes to engineering and design, the Gigabyte A5's ability to display a wider range of colors accurately is essential for detailed graphic work, overshadowing the Inspiron's more limited color spectrum. However, for gaming and 3D, both laptops fall short as they lack the high refresh rates that make fast-paced visuals smooth and immersive, though their resolutions and panel types are adequate for moderate use.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425, with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and integrated Vega graphics, offers solid performance for everyday tasks and is extremely portable thanks to its lightweight, 2-in-1 convertible design with a vivid touch screen, making it well-suited for general use and productivity on the go. The Gigabyte A5, equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, also provides good performance for general use, but its larger size and heavier weight make it less portable; however, the superior graphics capabilities and larger screen will benefit users who enjoy gaming or visually-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
7.3/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte A5 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers a high-resolution touchscreen and an efficient AMD Ryzen 7 CPU suitable for engineering tasks with moderate graphics needs, along with the portability of a 2-in-1 design. In contrast, the Gigabyte A5 packs a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU for demanding design and engineering applications, but sacrifices screen resolution and portability, while still offering significant screen quality and computing power for engineering tasks.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.3/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Gigabyte A5 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
7.0/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Gigabyte A5 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
6.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A5 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.2/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Gigabyte A5 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$800
$830
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a price of $800 and the Gigabyte A5 costs $830.
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How the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and the Gigabyte A5 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."
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
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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.
About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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