If you prioritize high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming and are okay with less portability and higher cost, the Gigabyte Aero 5 with its powerful Intel processor and RTX graphics card is a suitable choice. On the other hand, if you prefer something more portable, with decent performance for general use or engineering tasks at a lower price, consider the Dell Inspiron 14, which offers good battery life and is lighter, making it easier to carry around. The Dell's touch screen and smaller size may also be preferable for some users. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
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
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 boasts a more advanced GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which are essential for smooth gaming and effective 3D rendering, therefore it excels in these tasks. Meanwhile, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has less powerful gaming capabilities but might still handle less demanding games and 3D tasks, considering its modest GPU and lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.7/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 outperforms the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 in engineering and design use primarily because it has a more powerful CPU and GPU combo, which is essential for intensive tasks, and an OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy for detailed design work. While the Inspiron 14 7425 is lighter and more portable, the Aero 5's superior performance hardware and screen quality make it a better fit for demanding engineering and design applications despite being heavier and potentially less convenient to transport.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.2/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 5 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 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 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
8.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425, with its fair screen quality, provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks but may fall short for those needing highly accurate colors for engineering and design work. The Gigabyte Aero 5 stands out with its excellent screen, offering both high resolution and strong brightness, along with a wide color gamut that is crucial for precision in engineering and design applications. However, for gaming and 3D, both laptops struggle due to lower refresh rates that can't deliver the smooth visuals and quick responsiveness desired by gamers and professionals working with dynamic graphics.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$800
$1,250
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a price of $800 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 costs $1,250.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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.
Battery
7.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 5 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 5 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 5 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."
"It is unfortunate that the Gigabyte AERO notebook series have seem to lost its charm, as it’s not exactly any much different from the AORUS series now. Regardless, content creators and designers will certainly still appreciate the features on the AERO 5 XE4, which are fundamental to their work. This largely revolved around the notebook’s display, which is colour calibrated and validated, high resolution (4K) and with great AMOLED colour representation. Now that the AERO 5 XE4 has improved its performance with the latest CPU and GPU, the professionals can also appreciate the improved productivity from the notebook."
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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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