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Updated January 10, 2024·
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a larger 14-inch display and an AMD Ryzen processor, often at a somewhat less expensive price, making it suitable for everyday tasks and media consumption. However, if you prioritize battery life and portability, the Razer Book 13, with its more compact 13.4-inch screen and Intel i7 processor, lasts significantly longer on a charge and is lighter, enhancing its mobility. The Razer also has a higher build quality and better heat management, which could be important for longer or more intense use sessions. Neither laptop is ideal for intensive gaming, though for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software, both will perform adequately, though not at the highest levels seen in more specialized laptops. If screen color accuracy is a concern, the Razer Book 13 offers superior coverage of color spaces, which could be beneficial for tasks involving photo or video editing. 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 Book 13.
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
- 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
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 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's screen may be sufficient, but you'll find the Razer Book 13 offers a sharper and brighter display, making it more comfortable for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos. When it comes to engineering and design work, the Razer Book 13 pulls ahead with a wider range of colors, which ensures more accurate and vibrant visuals necessary for detailed projects. However, gamers and 3D designers might find both laptops lacking due to lower refresh rates, which can limit the smoothness of motion and responsiveness during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
7.5 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a price of $800 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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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
507.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is favored for general use due to its capable CPU, sufficient RAM, and quality touchscreen with good resolution and color coverage, alongside a reasonable battery life and a design that supports use as both a laptop and tablet, making it quite portable. In contrast, the Razer Book 13, also good for general tasks, boasts a strong CPU with equal RAM, a higher quality screen, and significantly better battery life, plus a more compact and lighter build, but trades off on flexibility by not being a 2-in-1 convertible.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and Razer Book 13 are considered fair for gaming and 3D because they both feature integrated GPUs, with the Dell using an AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Vega 8 and the Razer an Intel i7-1165G7 Iris Xe, which can handle light gaming and basic 3D tasks but are not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs. Additionally, both laptops have a 60Hz screen refresh rate which is adequate for casual gaming, but not as smooth as higher refresh rates preferred in more competitive gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.1
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Book 13 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425, with its AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated Vega 8 graphics, is suitable for engineering and design due to its capable performance for such tasks and a 2-in-1 convertible design that enhances flexibility, whereas the Razer Book 13 stands out with its Intel i7 CPU and Iris Xe graphics along with a high-quality display and better portability, but the Dell offers a unique touchscreen experience given its convertible nature. Both have similar RAM configurations and screen resolutions which are highly important for engineering software and detailed design work, but the Razer Book is more portable and has a brighter and more color-accurate display, making it attractive for users who prioritize these features along with a quieter operating noise and premium build.
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 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
7.5
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 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.
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How the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7425 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.66'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.61 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
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 | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 55 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 | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 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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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 Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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