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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers more storage, higher RAM, and a more powerful AMD processor, which may be better for intensive tasks and multitasking. It also has a 2-in-1 convertible feature to switch between laptop and tablet modes and a higher resolution screen. However, it is bulkier and heavier, making it less portable. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is lighter, very portable with a smaller screen, and offers a good balance of performance with its Intel processor for everyday tasks. It has less storage and RAM, which may limit performance for heavy multitasking or specialized applications. If portability and cost are major concerns, the Surface Laptop Go 2 stands out, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is geared toward users needing better performance and flexibility with a 2-in-1 design at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
- Excellent portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.5
7.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
260.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are both good for general use, though the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers a stronger CPU and more RAM, allowing for smoother performance in general use compared to the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2, which may not be as efficient due to its less powerful CPU and lower amount of RAM. Additionally, the Inspiron has better screen quality, with a larger, higher resolution display, providing a better visual experience, whereas the Surface Laptop Go 2 excels in portability with a lighter build and longer battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use despite the smaller, less vivid screen.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
12.4in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for software development, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 offers a vibrant, higher resolution display with better brightness, providing clearer and more comfortable viewing compared to the Dell Inspiron 14 7425. In the context of engineering and design, Surface Laptop Go 2's display covers a wider range of colors within professional color gamuts, which is crucial for accurate color work. However, neither laptop is ideal for gaming and 3D due to lower refresh rates, but their fair resolution and panel types are sufficient for casual use despite not offering the smooth visuals preferred by enthusiasts.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
12.4in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has excellent portability, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425's gaming and 3D capabilities are limited by its integrated AMD GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60 Hz which is standard but not ideal for fast-paced games; similarly, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has an integrated Intel GPU and the same screen refresh rate, providing average performance suited for less demanding gaming and 3D tasks. Both laptops have quality displays but prioritize portability and battery efficiency over the high-end graphics performance required by more intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.9
6.5
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and integrated graphics that are more capable of handling engineering software; the screen is also larger and has a higher resolution for detailed work.
Content Creation
7.3
7.1
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$800
$774
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a price of $800 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 costs $774.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7425 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $774 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.66'' | 11'' x 8.1'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.61 lbs | 2.48 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 10.95" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 8.12" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 12.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1536 x 1024 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 260 nits | 401 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
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."
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
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Andreas Osthoff | August 2022
"The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 review is a compact companion with old hardware. The Surface Laptop Go 2 shows some weaknesses. Microsoft didn't really develop the second generation of the Surface Laptop Go 2 any further but has only equipped it with a slightly more powerful Core i5 processor. However, the performance still remains at a fairly low level overall, but for many users, it definitely should still be sufficient for everyday tasks."
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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 Microsoft
Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.
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