The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is somewhat less expensive and offers good performance for general use and basic engineering tasks with an AMD processor and Vega graphics, plus it has a decent screen for everyday tasks. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, while a bit more expensive, provides more storage space, better screen resolution, and potentially longer battery life, catering well to higher-end engineering work and more intensive graphical tasks. Both are 14-inch 2-in-1 laptops with touchscreens, but the MSI offers a higher resolution and may have better color accuracy, making it more suitable for detailed visual work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Good speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
7.7/10
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
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is suitable for engineering and design with its capable AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and integrated Vega 8 GPU, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers a higher-resolution screen and more powerful Intel i7 CPU with Iris Xe graphics, favoring more demanding engineering and graphic applications. Although the Dell has a commendable screen, the MSI excels in terms of screen quality and resolution, which can be crucial for design precision; both are convertible, enhancing versatility for hands-on tasks.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
7.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The MSI Summit E14 Flip 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.
When choosing a laptop for general use, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo stands out with a display that likely offers sharper images and more vivid colors due to higher resolution and brightness compared to the Dell Inspiron 14 7425. For engineering and design purposes, the MSI's display again pulls ahead, with a broad spectrum of colors, important for accuracy in creative work. However, neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D applications as they both lack high refresh rate screens, which are crucial for smooth motion and better gaming experience.
Cost
$800
$1,563
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a price of $800 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is favored for everyday tasks due to its AMD Ryzen CPU, substantial RAM, and a decent-sized, high-quality touch display that doubles as a tablet, balancing performance and versatility with a good battery life. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, on the other hand, offers a more powerful Intel CPU, double the storage, and a superior high-resolution display, which along with its considerable RAM, ensures smooth operation for more intensive applications, although this comes with a slightly shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
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 E14 Flip Evo and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offer fair performance for gaming and 3D tasks since neither comes with a dedicated GPU, relying only on integrated graphics solutions, AMD Ryzen Vega 8 and Intel Iris Xe respectively. Both models also have a maximum screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is lower than the faster rates preferred for gaming, and while both have quality IPS displays, they are limited by these GPUs and refresh rates for more demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.8/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E14 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
7.3/10
7.7/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E14 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.
Battery
7.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has 7 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
14.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and MSI Summit E14 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 E14 Flip Evo 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."
"The MSI Summit E14 Flip convertible review: a legit alternative to HP, Dell or Lenovo. Instead of taking the 13-inch Summit E13 Flip and simply enlarging it for a 14-inch form factor, the Summit E14 Flip is the full chassis redesign we've been looking for. It loses some of the golden trims of its smaller sibling, but the gains in rigidity and build quality are arguably worth it especially from a professional standpoint where reliability takes priority. It doesn't quite feel as strong as the HP Spectre just yet, but it's certainly getting close."
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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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