The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers a balance suitable for a wider range of activities, including general use and some engineering tasks, with a higher resolution touchscreen and more RAM, which is excellent for multitasking. It's more portable compared to the MSI GF63 Thin and offers longer battery life for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the MSI GF63 Thin, despite its slightly lesser portability and battery life, has a dedicated GPU and a slightly larger screen, which provides a better experience for intensive gaming or graphic-centric tasks. It's usually less expensive too, but comes with less storage and RAM. If general productivity and portability are your priorities, the Dell might be your choice, but if gaming or graphic tasks are more frequent, consider the MSI. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 14 7425.
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
6.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
260.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers better performance for general use with its higher capacity for memory and a more modern CPU, while its smaller size, lower weight, and longer battery life contribute to greater portability compared to the MSI GF63 Thin, which has less memory and an older CPU, factors that may limit its overall capability for multitasking and current applications.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
6.0/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for engineering and design, though the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is more suitable for engineering and design due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and a higher screen quality compared to the MSI GF63 Thin, complemented by features like Thunderbolt and USB4 that benefit demanding workloads. While the MSI offers portability and good build quality, its more modest CPU, RAM, and GPU make it less ideal for intensive tasks often encountered in design and engineering applications.
Content Creation
7.3/10
6.0/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is good for content creation, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
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
6.0/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is good for software development, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
6.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and the MSI GF63 Thin provide an adequate display with respectable resolution and brightness, but they may not offer the premium quality that panel type can influence, such as IPS providing wider viewing angles and more accurate colors. In engineering and design tasks where color accuracy is critical, both models offer fair performance but might lack the wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB necessary for precision work. When it comes to 3D and gaming, the refresh rate—which dictates how smooth the motion appears—is lower on these models, compromising the experience compared to laptops designed specifically for these tasks.
Battery
7.5 Hours
4.2 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The MSI GF63 Thin has 4.3 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
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability, while the MSI GF63 Thin has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has good build quality, while the MSI GF63 Thin has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$800
$599
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a price of $800 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425, with its integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics, isn't as capable as the MSI GF63 Thin, which has a dedicated Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU, leading to better gaming and 3D performance on the MSI. Both have a similar screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is suitable for casual gaming but may not please gamers seeking smoother visuals that higher refresh rates provide.
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How the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and the MSI GF63 Thin 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."
"If you leave aside the meagre port selection (no card reader, no DisplayPort, no Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.1 Gen2), the fan control that could be improved (idle mode!) and the relatively dark and slow display, the MSI GF63 Thin 9SC does not have any major weaknesses. The 15-inch gamer is compact, has a low weight and offers a good price-to-performance ratio, which should please gamers that are looking for both a portable and an affordable gaming notebook. Input devices, battery life, case quality and performance are all appropriate for this purchase price."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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