The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is more budget-friendly and offers good portability with a longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and basic tasks. Its 2-in-1 design with touchscreen adds versatility. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx is more expensive but delivers high-end performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming due to its powerful processor and graphics card. The Raider also has a high refresh rate OLED screen which outshines the Dell in display quality. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, reducing its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
260.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is good for general use due to its portability, long battery life, and convertible 2-in-1 design, making it versatile for various tasks and environments. Meanwhile, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, although less portable with a shorter battery life, excels in screen quality with a higher resolution OLED display and is equipped with more powerful CPU and GPU, catering to more demanding applications alongside general use.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425, with its integrated Vega 8 graphics and a refresh rate of 60Hz, provides an adequate experience for gaming and 3D applications; however, the MSI Raider GE67Hx boasts a much more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, resulting in smoother and more visually impressive gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.9/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is good for engineering and design due to its versatile 2-in-1 convertible design, AMD Ryzen CPU with integrated Vega graphics, and quality IPS display, but its performance may be less suited to the most demanding engineering tasks. Meanwhile, the MSI Raider GE67Hx stands out for very good engineering and design use with a higher-end Intel CPU, powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, superior OLED display, and greater storage capacity, though it's heavier and potentially less portable.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.3/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
7.3/10
7.9/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx is somewhat better.
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
9.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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 provides adequate resolution and brightness, but its panel type might not offer the vibrant colors and wide viewing angles that the MSI Raider GE67Hx does with its higher-quality display. In engineering and design, where color accuracy is crucial, the MSI's superior coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB gives it an edge over the Dell for precise visual work. However, in gaming and 3D applications where fast-paced visuals are key, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates compared to specialized gaming laptops.
Battery
7.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
$2,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a price of $800 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
"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've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
Get a great deal on the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 or the MSI Raider GE67Hx
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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