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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance for tasks like 3D modeling or gaming, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is a suitable option, albeit at a higher price. Conversely, for general web browsing and basic productivity tasks, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" offers sufficient functionality at a more budget-friendly price. The Dell will likely offer a smoother experience with more demanding applications but consider the Cloudbook if your needs are modest and saving money is a top priority. Furthermore, the Dell might also have a better build quality and customer support, typical of premium brands, while the Cloudbook may compromise on these aspects to keep costs down. Keep in mind that portability could differ between the two, with the Cloudbook possibly being lighter and thus easier to carry around. Lastly, battery life will be a key factor if you plan to use the laptop on the go; premium laptops often have longer battery life, so the Dell might have an advantage here. 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 keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 14 7425.
Key differences
General Use
7.5
5.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
260.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers a better experience for general use because of its higher-quality CPU and more RAM, ensuring smoother performance, coupled with a higher-resolution display that supports touchscreen, enhancing interactivity and flexibility. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a slower CPU, significantly less RAM which could hinder multitasking, and a lower-resolution non-touchscreen display, all of which contribute to a less capable and versatile user experience.
Gaming and AI
6.2
5.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425, with its AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Vega 8 GPU, offers decent graphics performance for gaming and 3D applications, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is less suitable due to its Intel UHD Graphics 600, which doesn't handle these tasks as well. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the superior GPU and screen quality in the Dell make it a fair choice for these purposes, as opposed to the poor experience you'd have with the Packard Bell.
Engineering and Design
6.9
5.5
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425, with its higher RAM, more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, and better-integrated Vega 8 graphics, is well-suited for demanding engineering and design applications, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", with its lower RAM, basic Intel Celeron processor, and less capable Intel UHD Graphics 600, falls short for these intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.3
5.9
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is good for content creation, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
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
5.9
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is good for software development, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
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
5.8
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a better screen than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 14's display offers more adequate resolution and brightness, making documents and websites look clear and readable, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook's lower resolution and dimmer screen might result in less comfortable day-to-day browsing and productivity work. In engineering and design tasks, the Inspiron's moderately better color range will display colors more accurately, which is essential for precise visual work, whereas the Cloudbook's limited color gamut means less fidelity to real-world colors. Gamers and those in 3D fields will experience less motion blur and more fluid visuals on the Inspiron due to its better refresh rate, whereas the Cloudbook's display might detract from the immersive experience and precision needed in fast-paced games and 3D rendering.
Build Quality
7.4
5.1
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has good build quality, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$800
$350
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a price of $800 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Key similarities
Battery
7.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 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
14.1in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" both have very good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7425 | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.66'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.61 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 260 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
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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.
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