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Updated January 10, 2024·
Given your choices, consider that the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is less expensive and offers good performance for general use with a touch-enabled screen, making it suitable for tasks like office work or web browsing. It's also fairly light and has a decent battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 is at a premium price point but provides significantly better performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks due to its powerful processor and high-end graphics card. It also has a higher resolution display that doesn't support touch, and although it’s heavier, its battery still lasts longer. Hence, if budget is a primary concern and you require a laptop for everyday tasks, the Dell could be a good match, but if you need top-notch performance and are focused on gaming or intensive computational tasks, the Razer is a more fitting choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
- The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
260.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425, with its efficient AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 16GB RAM, and a screen that converts into tablet mode, offers flexibility for general tasks but has lower screen resolution and quality compared to the Razer Blade 14. The Razer Blade's AMD Ryzen 9 processor and superior screen resolution provide more power for intensive tasks, while its higher-quality build and components like the RTX 3070 Ti ensure smoother performance but at the cost of a higher price and slightly heavier build.
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, compared to the Dell Inspiron 14 7425's integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics and a 60Hz screen refresh rate. While the Inspiron 14 strikes a balance as a convertible with decent visuals, the Blade 14 leans heavily towards gaming enthuiasts with its advanced GPU power and smoother visual experience.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.4
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 is rated very good for engineering and design as it features a more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, and excellent screen quality with a higher pixel density and color space coverage, making it suitable for intensive tasks like 3D modeling and rendering. The Dell Inspiron 14 7425, while still good for engineering due to its capable AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Vega 8 integrated graphics, falls short in GPU performance and screen quality compared to the Razer, yet it is slightly lighter and offers a touch screen feature, potentially enhancing its portability and versatility.
Content Creation
7.3
8.1
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 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
7.9
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 14 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
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 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's screen may not be as sharp or vibrant due to its lower resolution and brightness compared to the Razer Blade 14, which offers a more vivid and crisp display, making it easier on the eyes during everyday tasks. When it comes to engineering and design, the Razer Blade 14 stands out with higher color accuracy and broader color gamuts, which are crucial for professionals who need precise color representation for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal since they both have poor refresh rates, making them less suitable for high-speed visuals that gaming and certain 3D tasks require.
Battery
7.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 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
$10
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a price of $800 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Razer Blade 14 both have very good portability.
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How the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7425 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.66'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.61 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 260 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
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."
Razer Blade 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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