The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is slightly less expensive and may save you some money, but the HP Dragonfly Pro 14 has a better battery life for longer usage away from a power source. Both have similar storage and RAM, so they should perform similarly for general use. However, the HP sports a more powerful processor and graphics unit, which makes it more suitable for 3D tasks, machine learning, and engineering software. While both are portable with a 14-inch screen size, the HP offers slightly better portability due to its longer battery life and lighter weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has no clear advantages over the HP Dragonfly Pro 14".
Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
7.6/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425, with its competent Ryzen CPU and integrated Vega graphics, supports most engineering and design tasks, yet the screen quality and contrast are modest compared to the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" which boasts a more powerful Ryzen CPU, superior Radeon graphics, and higher screen color accuracy and contrast, making it exceptional for intricate visual work; however, it may be less portable and noisier under heavy loads due to its higher performance components.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.9/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for content creation, though the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is somewhat better.
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
7.8/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for software development, though the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
7.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a sharp and bright display for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, the HP Dragonfly Pro with its higher resolution and brightness outclasses the Dell Inspiron 14 7425, enhancing your general use experience. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial, the HP's superior color gamut coverage ensures your projects look more true to life. However, neither is ideal for gaming or 3D applications due to their less capable refresh rates, though resolution and panel type still provide an acceptable visual fidelity for less demanding graphics tasks.
Battery
7.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 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
8.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$800
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a price of $800 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" to be very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers a good balance for general use with its convertible design, decent display clarity, and satisfactory portability, but its screen brightness and color coverage are outpaced by the HP Dragonfly Pro 14", which also boasts a higher screen contrast ratio and longer battery life, elevating its suitability for diverse tasks in different environments.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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."
"I’d say that the HP Dragonfly Pro checks off most of the boxes for this freelancer. It feels nice to use, is zippy and responsive, has great speakers, and even has a relatively sane price. Although it’s an unorthodox choice to pick AMD for this kind of machine, it’s clear that when Ryzen is given a chance to shine, it can kick a lot of butt."
Get a great deal on the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 or the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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