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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize performance and display quality, especially for tasks like 3D design, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo stands out with its higher-quality OLED screen and more powerful processor. It also offers double the storage and memory, which is beneficial for demanding software applications. However, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, making it suitable for general use if mobility is a key concern. The Dell is also a 2-in-1 device, adding versatility as it can be used as a tablet. Consider the Dell if you want a device that's easier to carry and more adaptable to different usage scenarios, but expect the MSI to excel in high-end tasks at the expense of portability and at a higher price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
260.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers solid performance with a good screen and is flexible for general use owing to its 2-in-1 convertible design, but the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo outshines it with a more powerful processor, double the RAM and storage, a superior OLED screen with higher resolution, and longer battery life, making it very good for a range of demanding tasks. However, the Inspiron may appeal more to those prioritizing a smaller, more portable device with a touch screen, while the Prestige caters to users needing top-tier performance and display quality at the cost of slightly less portability.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.7
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425, featuring an integrated AMD GPU, delivers fair gaming and 3D performance aligned with casual or light gaming needs, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, equipped with a more powerful discrete Intel GPU, provides good performance suited for more demanding gaming and 3D tasks, despite both having similar screen refresh rates. Additionally, while both have quality displays, the MSI's screen is larger and has a higher resolution, contributing to a richer visual experience during gameplay or 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.4
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is considered very good for engineering and design use because it boasts substantial memory, a powerful Intel Core processor, a dedicated Intel Arc GPU, and a high-resolution OLED screen, which together provide excellent performance and visual clarity for demanding tasks.
Content Creation
7.3
8.6
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is good.
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
8.5
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is good.
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
8.4
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers a screen with decent resolution and brightness suitable for regular tasks like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption, but its limited color gamut makes it less ideal for engineering and design work where color accuracy is key. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, with its higher resolution and superior color coverage, excels in presenting detailed and accurate visuals critical for professions like graphic design and video editing. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visual experiences in fast-paced environments where higher refresh rates are preferred for fluid motion.
Battery
7.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
$1,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a price of $800 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 14 7425 to have very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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 MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 14 7425 | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $1,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.66'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.61 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 260 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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