Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2/10
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and non-technical work, but its color range may not fully satisfy professionals needing precise color accuracy for engineering and design, and its refresh rate isn't high enough to deliver the smooth visuals gamers require. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with its superior color reproduction due to better coverage of professional color gamuts, suits those who work with visual media and engineering applications, but like the Dell, it doesn't cater to gaming needs due to a lower refresh rate. For general use, both laptops offer quality displays, but the ThinkPad edges out for users prioritizing color fidelity and professional design work, while neither is ideal for gaming or 3D experiences demanding high refresh rates.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
$725
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a price of $800 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is valued for general use due to its combination of a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, sufficient RAM for multitasking, and a balance between screen quality and battery life, making it versatile for various tasks while still being portable. In comparison, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers similar RAM, a capable Intel i5 processor that handles general use well, and is also known for its premium screen and build quality, with the added benefit of portability and battery life suitable for those on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425, with an AMD Ryzen integrated graphics solution, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with an Intel Iris Xe graphics chipset, offer fair gaming and 3D capabilities, limited by their integrated GPUs and standard 60Hz screen refresh rates which are not ideal for fast-paced gaming where higher refresh rates can provide smoother visuals. Both have decent CPUs and screen quality, but won't match the performance or visual experience of laptops with dedicated gaming GPUs and higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
6.7/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is suited for engineering and design due to its capable AMD Ryzen processor, abundant RAM, and dedicated GPU that handle demanding tasks, paired with an IPS screen offering decent color coverage for design work. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, while also equipped for engineering with a competent Intel processor and ample RAM, stands out with its higher-resolution display for sharp imagery, enhanced color space coverage crucial in design, balanced by slightly better portability and build quality.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.3/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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.
Battery
7.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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.
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How the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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