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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 offers a slightly larger battery, more storage, and a screen with a higher resolution and better aspect ratio, which could be favorable for productivity tasks like spreadsheets or coding. However, it's heavier and larger than the MSI Prestige 14, which means it's less portable. The MSI Prestige, while providing less storage space and a standard full HD display, is lighter and a bit more compact, making it easier to carry around. The display of the MSI Prestige also covers a more comprehensive range of colors, potentially offering a better viewing experience for tasks that require color accuracy, like photo editing. Both laptops are similarly priced, with the Dell Inspiron being slightly less expensive, and both should offer comparable performance for general use and productivity tasks. If portability and color accuracy matter more to you, the MSI Prestige may be the better choice; if you prioritize storage, battery life, and screen real estate, the Dell Inspiron could be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
216.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 has a better screen than the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize clarity and crisp visuals for activities like browsing and watching videos, the MSI Prestige 14, with its higher resolution and brighter display, offers a more satisfying experience than the Dell Inspiron 14 7435. For engineering and design tasks requiring accurate color representation, the MSI Prestige 14 stands out with better coverage of professional color spaces, ensuring your work reflects true-to-life hues. However, for gaming and 3D modeling that benefit from smoother on-screen motion, neither laptop excels due to their lower refresh rates, but the Dell might further disappoint if sharpness and detail are essential to your use.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 both have very good portability, though the MSI Prestige 14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$779
$1,040
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a price of $779 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
216.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 and the MSI Prestige 14 both have sufficient processing power, ample RAM, and good screen quality for general use, with the Dell featuring a Ryzen CPU with Vega graphics and the MSI an Intel CPU with Iris Xe graphics. While the Dell offers a larger storage capacity and convertible 2-in-1 versatility, the MSI is lighter and more slender, enhancing portability, and has a higher battery life, alongside superior screen brightness and color coverage, making it an excellent choice for someone who prioritizes a better display and easier travel.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
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
7.5/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and MSI Prestige 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 and the MSI Prestige 14 are considered fair for gaming and 3D due to their integrated GPUs, with the former using an AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 and the latter an Intel i5-1240P Iris Xe. Both laptops have a standard screen refresh rate, which, while suitable for casual gaming, may not deliver the smoothest experience for more demanding games or 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is suited for engineering and design due to its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU with integrated Vega 8 graphics, 16GB of RAM, and a high-resolution touchscreen with good color accuracy, though it is heavier and offers less portability compared to the MSI. Conversely, the MSI Prestige 14, while also equipped with 16GB of RAM, includes an Intel i5 processor with integrated Iris Xe graphics and a higher brightness non-touch display, and it excels in portability owing to its lighter weight and slightly longer battery life.
Content Creation
7.6
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and MSI Prestige 14 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
7.4
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and MSI Prestige 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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
7.4
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and MSI Prestige 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and the MSI Prestige 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 | MSI Prestige 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$779 | $1,040 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.9'' x 0.73'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.48 lbs | 2.84 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.92" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 53.8 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 216 nits | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
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PCMag
Eric Grevstad | August 2023
"We see no shame in an economy laptop missing the four-star mark. Frankly, we considered giving the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 three-and-a-half stars for its low price, competitive performance, and long battery life. Unfortunately, working with a screen that can't deliver at least 300 nits of brightness is simply no fun to the point of detrimental. Still, if you're looking for a convertible laptop on a tight budget, it's worth keeping an eye on Dell's sales and discounts. That Lavender Blue model is fairly tempting."
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Collin Probst | September 2022
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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