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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you value a higher quality display with better color coverage and a more portable laptop, the XPG Xenia 14 is the better option. However, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425, while being less portable, offers a touchscreen feature and may perform slightly better for general use. Both laptops have similar hardware in terms of storage and RAM, but if battery life is a priority, the XPG Xenia 14 offers longer usage on a single charge. Neither laptop is intended for intensive gaming or professional-level engineering tasks. Consider how you intend to use the laptop—general productivity favors the Dell, while portability and display quality favor the XPG. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
- The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has no clear advantages over the XPG Xenia 14.
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
260.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The XPG Xenia 14 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425's modest resolution and brightness make its screen satisfactory for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, but the same characteristics fall short for engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial. The XPG Xenia 14, with its brighter display and better color coverage, provides a superior visual experience for professionals in creative fields needing faithful color representation. However, both screens lack high refresh rates, which gamers and 3D artists prefer for smoother visuals, making them less ideal for those applications.
Battery
7.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 has 10 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
14.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
260.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is well-suited for general use with its ample RAM, solid CPU for day-to-day tasks, and 2-in-1 flexibility with a quality touchscreen, but the battery life is average. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 offers a comparable CPU and RAM, high screen color accuracy, and longer battery life, all in a more lightweight and portable chassis, making it also a strong contender for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and the XPG Xenia 14 are both considered fair for gaming and 3D because their GPUs and screen refresh rates, the most critical factors for gaming performance, are not on par with high-end gaming laptops. Additionally, while their CPUs and screen quality are somewhat important and contribute to the overall experience, they don’t compensate fully for the limitations in the GPU and refresh rate for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.9
6.8
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and integrated Vega 8 graphics is well-suited for engineering and design tasks, offering a fair balance of power for computing and moderate graphical tasks, alongside a touchscreen for hands-on design work.
Content Creation
7.3
7.4
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The XPG Xenia 14 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
7.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and XPG Xenia 14 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and XPG Xenia 14 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 XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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How the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7425 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.66'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.61 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
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 | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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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PCWorld
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."
XPG Xenia 14
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Allen Ngo | July 2021
"The Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
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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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