The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is more affordable and better for general use with acceptable performance for engineering tasks, suitable for users who value a balance of portability and functionality, including a touchscreen and good keyboard quality. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, while more expensive, offers a significant leap in performance with a powerful processor and graphics card, making it ideal for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming. Its larger screen and higher resolution improve visual experience for entertainment and professional work, albeit at the cost of reduced portability due to its greater weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
Very good portability
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425, with its integrated Vega 8 graphics and a standard screen refresh rate, is suitable for basic gaming, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is optimized for high-end gaming and 3D applications thanks to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a high refresh rate screen. Additionally, the superior screen quality and higher resolution of the Aorus 15X contribute to a better gaming and visual experience, complementing its somewhat more capable CPU.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.6/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is well-suited for engineering and design tasks with its ample RAM and solid CPU, plus its versatile 2-in-1 form factor with touch-enabled, high-quality screen. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers an even more powerful CPU, double the storage, and a superior GPU with a larger, higher resolution screen, making it very good for more demanding engineering and design applications, albeit at the expense of higher weight and less portability.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.0/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
8.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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 offers an adequate display for everyday activities with its resolution and brightness level, which is important for general activities like web browsing, document editing, or video streaming. However, for engineering and design tasks, the screen's color gamut may not cover the wider ranges professionals need for accurate color work. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X provides clearer and brighter images suitable for general use, and while its color reproduction is better for professional design tasks, its refresh rate isn't high enough to meet the smoothness required for high-end Gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
7.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good 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 Aorus 15X costs $1,250.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers good portability and battery life, suitable for users who prefer a lightweight laptop that can double as a tablet with less intensive graphics capability. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU along with a higher-resolution display, but it's heavier and less portable, better serving users who need robust performance for demanding tasks despite a somewhat reduced battery life.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.7/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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 Aorus 15X 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 Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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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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