The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 offers solid performance for general use and can handle engineering tasks decently, but it's heavier and thicker, making it less portable than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360. The Samsung, with its OLED screen, provides superior display quality, which is great for media consumption but has a standard 16:9 aspect ratio compared to the Dell's 16:10. Both have similar storage and memory, but the Samsung has a slightly better battery life. If you often travel or prefer a lighter device with a vivid display, choose the Samsung. If you need a laptop with a more functional aspect ratio for productivity tasks, go for the Dell. Both are not suitable for intensive gaming, but can manage light gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2/10
7.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers very good screen quality due to its bright display, higher resolution, and premium panel type, making it ideal for sharp text and vivid images. In contrast, although the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 provides fair screen quality with decent resolution and brightness, its panel type isn't as high-end as the Samsung's. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications as they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and gameplay, though they are better suited for engineering and design tasks that rely more on color accuracy from their respective color gamuts.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 boasts a robust CPU, ample RAM, and an IPS screen providing decent color coverage and brightness, making it suitable for various tasks, while its moderate weight and battery life offer balanced portability. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 also offers a powerful CPU, equal RAM, and superior OLED screen quality with high color accuracy and brightness, in a more portable and slightly longer-lasting battery package, but the tradeoff comes in terms of a smaller screen size.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
9.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
7.3/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 processor with Vega 8 graphics, paired with a high-resolution IPS screen, making it capable for tasks involving engineering and design applications, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 features a potent Intel i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics and an OLED display, ensuring vivid colors and high contrast which are also beneficial for design work. However, while the Dell's larger screen and higher resolution are advantageous for detailed work, the Samsung's OLED screen provides superior color quality and contrast, and its lighter and thinner design enhances portability for on-the-go productivity.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.6/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.4/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
8.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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
7.4/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Dell Inspiron 14 7425 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$800
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has a price of $800 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
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How the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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."
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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