The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is a more budget-friendly option with decent performance for general use and it's relatively lightweight, which enhances its portability, along with a good battery life. It's equipped with an AMD processor and integrated graphics, making it suitable for everyday tasks, light photo editing, and media consumption. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18 is priced at the high end, but it's designed for power users, featuring a robust Intel processor, a high-performance Nvidia graphics card, and a larger, high-refresh-rate screen which is better for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering software. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
260.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is recognized for general use with a balance of CPU and RAM efficiency, a versatile touchscreen, and durable battery life; its convertible design also enhances its practicality for various settings. In contrast, the Razer Blade 18 offers pronounced improvements in screen quality, stronger CPU, and increased RAM, facilitating superior performance, especially for demanding applications at the expense of portability and battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
8.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers adequate performance for gaming and 3D tasks due to its integrated AMD graphics and standard screen refresh rate; in contrast, the Razer Blade 18 excels in these areas with its powerful Nvidia RTX graphics card and a high screen refresh rate, which provide a smoother and more visually immersive experience.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
9.3/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425, with its AMD Ryzen CPU, integrated Vega 8 graphics, and decent screen quality, is good for engineering and design, providing a balance of performance and portability. In contrast, the Razer Blade 18's superior Intel i9 processor, Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, and exceptional screen with higher pixel density, contrast, and color coverage, make it excellent for such tasks, albeit at the cost of reduced portability due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.6/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 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
8.5/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is good.
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
8.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 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 offers adequate resolution and brightness, but may not impress those looking for outstanding visuals, whereas the Razer Blade 18 provides a high-resolution display with robust brightness and clarity, enhancing the user experience. In engineering and design, the Razer outshines the Dell with superior color coverage crucial for precise work, yet both may not satisfy the highest standards for color-focused tasks. Despite their quality displays, neither laptop is optimized for 3D applications due to their insufficient refresh rates, which are critical for smooth motion rendering in fast-paced visuals.
Battery
7.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
18.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 18 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 18 costs $10.
"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 made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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