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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus offers good general performance and is suitable for engineering at a somewhat lower price but has limited portability and shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a more powerful graphics card suitable for 3D tasks, machine learning, and gaming, a touchscreen, better battery life, and it's slightly more portable, but it comes at a higher cost. Choose the Dell for cost savings and everyday tasks or the Lenovo if you require better graphics performance, longer battery life, and a bit more portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0
7.4
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
326.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, both the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 boast high-resolution displays and adequate brightness, making text and images crisp and enjoyable for everyday activities such as browsing and document editing. Engineers and designers benefit from the accurate color reproduction of these laptops since their screens cover a broad spectrum of color gamuts, essential for tasks where color precision matters. However, gamers and 3D enthusiasts may find these laptops lacking due to their modest refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion compared to screens designed specifically for high-frame-rate gaming.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.0
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
326.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.7
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is equipped with an integrated GPU, suitable for light gaming and 3D applications, and has a standard screen refresh rate, which could impede fast-paced gaming experiences. In contrast, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 features a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a higher refresh rate screen, offering enhanced performance for gaming and 3D tasks, delivering smoother visuals and better handling of more graphically intensive games and content.
Engineering and Design
7.8
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus comes with an Intel i7 CPU and integrated GPU, making it a solid choice for engineering and design tasks that require good processing power but not high-end graphics performance. In contrast, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, is better suited for engineering and design tasks that demand both powerful processing and advanced graphics capabilities, with a higher screen refresh rate enhancing visual work.
Content Creation
7.9
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 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
7.7
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,162
$1,200
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a price of $1,162 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
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How the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 Plus | Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,162 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 12.9'' x 8.9'' x 0.61'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 12.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 8.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 326 nits | 334 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
Shopping
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
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Allen Ngo | August 2022
"The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is for power users on a budget. If you're looking to maximize CPU and GPU performance on your next 14-inch laptop, then consider the pricier Razer Blade 14 or Asus Zephyrus G14. If you're looking for a thin-and-light 14-inch Ultrabook, then the Asus Zenbook 14 or LG Gram 14 may be better options. For the best of both worlds, however, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 rides a fine line between extreme performance and portability while keeping prices at reasonable levels. Frequent travelers who rely on performance beyond what the Core U-series and integrated graphics series can offer will find the Dell to be a solid solution."
Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
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Matthew S. Smith | May 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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