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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus offers a good balance for general use with its more portable design and lower price. Its screen is smaller, making it more convenient for everyday tasks. However, the MSI Vector GP76, despite being less portable and pricier, excels in 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, and engineering tasks due to its more powerful graphics card and a higher amount of RAM. The Vector GP76’s larger screen and higher refresh rate also make it better for fast-motion activities. If portability and cost are your main concerns, the Inspiron 14 Plus is more suitable, but if performance in demanding applications is a priority and you don't mind the extra weight and cost, the MSI Vector GP76 is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
8.4
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is only fair.
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
7.8
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is equipped with substantial processing power and memory, a quality integrated graphics unit, and a high-resolution screen that offers strong color accuracy, making it suitable for engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the MSI Vector GP76 provides a significant leap in performance with more memory, a powerful dedicated graphics card, and excellent heat management, though it is less portable and might be louder under load, thus making it very suitable for demanding engineering and design applications.
Screen Quality
7.0
7.9
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
326.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 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 MSI Vector GP76 have screens with the necessary resolution and brightness to make watching videos and browsing the web enjoyable, but they might not have the highest possible resolution or the brightness that premium models offer. Engineering and design tasks on these laptops are served well by their ability to display a wide range of colors, but the most color-critical work might require even broader gamut coverage found in more specialized screens. The refresh rate, vital for smooth visuals in 3D applications and gaming, is not the strength of these laptops, meaning fast-paced visuals may not appear as smooth as they would on laptops designed specifically with high refresh rates for gaming.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has very good portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The MSI Vector GP76 has very good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,200
$1,760
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a price of $1,200 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.0
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
326.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 offers superior general use performance over the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus due to its higher RAM capacity, which is crucial for multitasking and running demanding applications, and it also has a stronger discrete graphics card that can handle more intensive tasks. However, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus may appeal to those prioritizing portability and longer battery life, with its lower weight and smaller screen size contributing to its higher portability score and longer typical usage battery life.
Content Creation
7.9
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 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
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and MSI Vector GP76 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.
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How the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and the MSI Vector GP76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 Plus | MSI Vector GP76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,760 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 326 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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 Vector GP76
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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