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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is a versatile 2-in-1 convertible that can function as both a laptop and a tablet, with a slightly higher resolution and a taller 16:10 aspect ratio screen. It has more RAM, ideal for multitasking and possibly better for performance-intensive tasks. The HP Victus 15, however, offers a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, making it a better fit for gaming or graphic-intensive tasks despite having less RAM. It also has a larger screen and a higher refresh rate, which is preferable for fast-paced gaming or smooth video playback. The Dell is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, whereas the HP's heavier weight and larger size can be a drawback for those who need to carry their laptop frequently. The choice ultimately depends on whether you value 2-in-1 functionality and portability (Dell) or gaming performance and larger screen real estate (HP), alongside the consideration of the price difference. 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 HP Victus 15
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for software development, while the HP Victus 15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a screen that is bright and clear enough to handle daily tasks like browsing and video streaming, but it may not be as sharp or vibrant as higher-end displays. The HP Victus 15 offers a better visual experience for general use due to higher resolution and brightness, making images and text crisper and easier to view in various lighting conditions. However, both laptops lack the high color accuracy and wide color gamuts preferred for engineering and design tasks, and neither have the high refresh rates desired for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D modeling.
Battery
7.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The HP Victus 15 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
5.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$800
$677
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a price of $800 and the HP Victus 15 costs $677.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
260.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and HP Victus 15 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.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
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
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425's graphics are integrated into the AMD Ryzen CPU and its screen refresh rate is standard, which is less suitable for the fastest gaming effects or intricate 3D rendering, compared to systems with higher refresh rates and dedicated graphics cards. On the other hand, the HP Victus 15 includes a dedicated Nvidia GPU and a higher refresh rate display, making it better suited for gaming and rendering 3D graphics with smoother visual performance.
Engineering and Design
6.9
6.7
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and HP Victus 15 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is equipped with higher RAM and an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, appealing for engineering and design tasks that benefit from fast processing and multitasking capabilities, along with a touch screen for intuitive design work. In comparison, the HP Victus 15 includes a dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card and an Intel i5 processor, which makes it more suitable for GPU-intensive engineering applications and provides a better gaming experience, but it has less RAM which could limit its multitasking performance.
Content Creation
7.3
7.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and HP Victus 15 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
7.0
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and HP Victus 15 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
7.4
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and HP Victus 15 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 HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7425 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $677 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.66'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.61 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 260 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Dell Inspiron 14 7425
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Jared Newman | December 2021
"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."
HP Victus 15
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Rtings
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
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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 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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