The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is more affordable and offers good portability with decent battery life, making it suitable for general use and moderate computing tasks. It also has a touchscreen, which can be convenient for some users. However, the Gigabyte Aero 16, while more expensive, offers a significantly more powerful processor and graphics card, which are better for 3D tasks, machine learning, gaming, and engineering work. Its OLED display provides excellent color accuracy and contrast, which is ideal for creative professionals. The Aero 16 is heavier and less portable, but its larger screen and higher resolution may be beneficial for productivity and entertainment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has an integrated AMD graphics unit which is less powerful than the dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU found in the Gigabyte Aero 16, making the latter better for demanding gaming and 3D applications. While both have a similar screen refresh rate, the Aero 16 comes with a higher resolution OLED display which provides better screen quality, thus enhancing the gaming and 3D experience compared to the Inspiron's lower resolution IPS screen.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.6/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen processor and Vega graphics, suitable for engineering and design but may fall short in high-end graphical tasks, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 packs a more powerful Intel i7 processor along with a superior Nvidia RTX GPU, offering exceptional performance and screen quality, specifically for demanding engineering and design workloads; however, with increased capability comes reduced portability compared to the lighter Dell Inspiron.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.2/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is good.
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
7.9/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron's screen, while adequate, may not be as sharp or vibrant as the Gigabyte Aero due to a lower resolution and brightness. In engineering and design, the Aero's superior color reproduction with wide color gamuts ensures precise color work, setting it apart from the Inspiron's fair color performance. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as neither offers a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion rendering.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$800
$1,260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a price of $800 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers a solid general use experience with its ample RAM and capable Ryzen processor, along with its touchscreen IPS display and lightweight design which enhances portability and battery life. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aero 16, while also suitable for general use, excels with its powerful Intel CPU and dedicated Nvidia graphics, larger high-resolution OLED screen for superior color and image quality, but this comes at the cost of higher weight and, potentially, shorter battery life due to its performance-oriented hardware.
Battery
7.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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
7.8/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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 Gigabyte Aero 16 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."
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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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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