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Updated January 10, 2024·
When deciding between the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14, consider these aspects: If a larger storage space is important for you, Lenovo Flex offers double the storage of the Dell. For longer working hours without charging, Lenovo also has a significantly better battery life. In contrast, the Dell has a slightly larger number of USB-C ports which may be useful for connectivity. Both laptops are equipped with AMD Ryzen 7 processors and similar graphics capabilities, making them capable for general use and capable of handling more demanding tasks like 3D rendering and engineering software, although neither is ideally suited for intensive gaming. The build quality and screen display are comparable; however, the Lenovo has a marginally higher contrast ratio, which could enhance your viewing experience. Both are close in terms of portability and weight, making either a viable option for on-the-go usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.4
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 for software development.
When considering laptops like the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 for general use, their screens are adequate as they often have decent resolution and brightness, but the panel type may not be the highest quality, affecting viewing angles and color reproduction. For engineering and design tasks, the importance of color accuracy increases, and while these models provide fair performance, professionals might find them lacking in covering wider color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which are crucial for precise color work. As for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may fall short due to lower refresh rates, which lead to less fluid visuals, and panel quality and resolution that are not tailored for high-end gaming or 3D rendering.
Battery
7.5 Hours
11.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 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.
Cost
$800
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a price of $800 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 costs $950.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
260.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is well-received for general use because of its reliable CPU and ample RAM for multitasking, high-quality IPS touchscreen, good portability and battery life, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers double the storage space, a slightly better screen and speakers, and a longer battery life, which also makes it a solid option for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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 Lenovo Flex 5 14 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both equipped with integrated Vega 8 graphics in their Ryzen 7 CPUs, which offer limited gaming performance, making them just fair for gaming and 3D tasks. Additionally, they share a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for general use but may not provide the smooth visuals desired by serious gamers or professionals working with fast-paced 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.0
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Flex 5 14 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 are suitable for engineering and design use due to their powerful CPUs, substantial RAM, and capable integrated GPUs, which are essential for running demanding engineering software and rendering designs. Both laptops feature high-quality IPS displays with good resolution and color accuracy, and while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers a bit higher screen quality and storage, the Dell Inspiron is marginally lighter, emphasizing a balance between performance and portability for both.
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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
7.4
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.0
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 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 Lenovo Flex 5 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7425 | Lenovo Flex 5 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | December 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.66'' | 12.3'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.61 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 8.85" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 260 nits | 277 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Dell Inspiron 14 7425
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PCWorld
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."
Lenovo Flex 5 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2021
"The highlight of the latest IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is clearly its AMD CPU. The octa-core Ryzen 7 5700U is insanely fast even when compared to the best Tiger Lake Ultrabooks in the market or even Core H CPUs in many gaming laptops. It's a lot of raw processing power for what is supposed to be a budget 14-inch convertible. If your daily workloads can benefit from extra multi-thread CPU performance, then look no further than the inexpensive AMD-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14. For regular on-the-road browsing or video streaming, however, a slimmer and lighter 10th gen Core Yoga, Spectre, or XPS would be a more balanced option."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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