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Updated January 10, 2024·

Choose the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus if you're looking for a budget-friendly option with adequate performance for general use, decent battery life and good portability. However, if you need top-tier graphics performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, and are willing to invest more and cope with lower portability due to size and weight, then the MSI Raider GE78 is better suited for you. Keep in mind, the MSI Raider also has more memory and storage, plus a higher screen refresh rate for fast-paced action, though both have IPS panels with similar color coverage. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
  • Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE78
  • Very good for general use
  • Excellent for engineering and design
  • Best in class for gaming and AI
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Best in class speakers
  • Best in class keyboard

Key differences

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General Use

7.9
Inspiron 14 Plus
Raider GE78
8.7
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
326.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good.

Gaming and AI

6.6
Inspiron 14 Plus
Raider GE78
9.5
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is only fair.

Engineering and Design

7.8
Inspiron 14 Plus
Raider GE78
9.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE78 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good.

Content Creation

7.9
Inspiron 14 Plus
Raider GE78
8.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE78 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good.

Software Development

7.7
Inspiron 14 Plus
Raider GE78
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is very good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good.

Screen Quality

7.0
Inspiron 14 Plus
Raider GE78
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
326.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE78 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Portability

Very Good
Inspiron 14 Plus
Raider GE78
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE78 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
Inspiron 14 Plus
Raider GE78
8.5
The MSI Raider GE78 has very good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has good build quality.

Cost

$1,200
Inspiron 14 Plus
Raider GE78
$4,386
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a price of $1,200 and the MSI Raider GE78 costs $4,386.
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Key similarities

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Battery

6.0 Hours
Inspiron 14 Plus
Raider GE78
6.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE78 has 6 hours of battery life.

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How the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and the MSI Raider GE78 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Inspiron 14 PlusMSI Raider GE78
Dell Inspiron 14 PlusMSI Raider GE78

GENERAL

Price
$1,200
$4,386
Release Date
July 1, 2022May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7''15'' x 11.7'' x 1.13''
Weight
3.7 lbs6.83 lbs
Width
12.36"14.97"
Depth
8.96"11.73"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-12700HIntel i9-13980HX
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
12
Storage
1024 GB2048 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6 Hours6 Hours
Battery Capacity
64 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"17.3"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2240 x 14002560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
60Hz240Hz
Display Brightness
326 nits384 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/108.5/10
Portability Score
8.1/105.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8/109.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.8/109.5/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
13
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
24
Thunderbolt Version
44

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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."

MSI Raider GE78

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Allen Ngo | March 2023
"Performance-wise, the GE78 offers a significant boost over the GE77 for just slightly higher power consumption. You'll have to get the RTX 4080 or 4090 configurations to see the performance advantages, however, as the RTX 4070 is closer in performance to the older RTX 3080 Ti. In terms of design, some users might prefer the 16:9 minimalistic look of the older GE77 over the 16:10 retro-inspired GE78 and vice versa. We wouldn't call one better than the other in terms of aesthetics, but we'll give the edge to the GE78 for its stronger hinges and larger keys and clickpad."

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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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