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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, consider performance, battery life, and portability. The Dell Inspiron has a slightly larger screen and a robust built for general use, whereas the MSI Summit is more portable and offers longer battery life, making it better for on-the-go use. The Dell might offer better value for people looking for a midrange laptop with decent general use performance, suitable for everyday tasks and light engineering work. However, the MSI's light weight and longer battery make it ideal for frequent travelers or professionals who need a reliable laptop during long working hours, and it has a premium build quality, a better keyboard, and additional features like Thunderbolt 4 ports and a fingerprint reader for added security. Both laptops have similar storage, RAM, and 16:10 aspect ratio touchscreens, so your choice may hinge on whether you prioritize portability and battery life or screen size and general build. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo 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, with its fair screen quality, is suitable for general tasks as its resolution and brightness meet basic needs, but its limited color gamut affects precision in engineering and its lower refresh rate hampers the gaming experience. Conversely, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo provides a more vibrant and precise display with greater color range and sharpness, enhancing detail and color accuracy for professional design and engineering work. However, both laptops fall short for gaming due to their subpar refresh rates which are critical for the smooth visuals that fast-paced games demand.
Battery
7.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has 11 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 both have very good portability, though the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has somewhat better portability.
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Cost
$800
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a price of $800 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
260.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.3
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo have GPUs that are capable but not specialized for high-demand gaming or 3D rendering, leading to a fair performance in those areas. While both have decent CPUs and screen quality, their screen refresh rates aren't high enough to excel in fast-paced gaming scenarios where smoother visuals are crucial.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.3
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers solid performance for engineering and design with its AMD Ryzen 7 5825U processor and integrated graphics, supported by ample RAM and a quality IPS screen. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo also caters well to these tasks, with a newer Intel i7-1260P processor and Iris Xe graphics, and boasts a higher resolution and brighter display, which benefits design work; however, it enhances portability and has a more robust build quality, which may appeal to users who frequently travel.
Content Creation
7.3
7.5
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo 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
7.4
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and MSI Summit E13 Flip 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 Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 14 7425 | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | August 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.66'' | 11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.61 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 11.82" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 8.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 260 nits | 517 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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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PCWorld
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 Summit E13 Flip Evo
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Allen Ngo | April 2021
"MSI wants to prove that it can do more than just gaming laptops and the Summit E13 Flip is a great example of what the manufacturer is capable of especially in terms of aesthetics and performance. Normally for subnotebooks or convertibles, TDP and performance are often below average as makers want to meet slimmer designs and lower weight targets. The Summit manages to outperform others in its size class and category while still looking sleek and portable in the process. If you want a convertible that won't throttle significantly when under load, then this MSI will be one of the better options you can find."
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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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