In choosing between the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, consider your primary use. The Dell is more portable with a lighter weight and longer battery life, suitable for general use or attending meetings on the go. The Lenovo, on the other hand, offers better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, owed to its more powerful processor and high-end graphics card but is heavier and has shorter battery life. Both have similar storage and RAM, and cost similarly, but if intensive tasks are a priority, the Lenovo is better suited, whereas the Dell is ideal for lighter, everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
8.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i, with its Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, provides a significantly better gaming and 3D experience compared to the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 which uses an integrated AMD Vega 8 GPU and has a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate. While both are suitable for gaming, the Legion's GPU will deliver superior graphics performance and its screen offers a smoother visual experience.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.4/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro outperforms the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 for engineering and design use primarily due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU which are crucial for demanding tasks, as well as its higher resolution screen. While the Dell offers good CPU and graphics capabilities with its AMD Ryzen 7 and integrated Vega 8 graphics, and also provides a very good quality screen, it doesn't match the Lenovo's high-end hardware suited for more intensive engineering and design work.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
8.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers a balance of resolution and brightness but doesn't stand out, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i's superior screen offers sharp visuals and comfortable brightness. In engineering and design, color accuracy is critical, and the Legion Pro 5i excels with wider color gamuts, giving richer and more precise color representation, whereas the Inspiron, despite being adequate, is less vibrant. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D because they lack high refresh rates, leading to less fluid motion, but the Lenovo's high resolution and panel quality still provide an enjoyable experience for less refresh-dependent tasks.
Battery
7.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$800
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a price of $800 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i costs $1,000.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.6/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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
7.3/10
7.5/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 Legion Pro 5i 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 midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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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