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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus comes at a lower price point and offers a higher battery capacity, which may translate to longer usage time between charges. It is slightly lighter in weight, which could make it more suitable for carrying around. The Inspiron's screen is slightly dimmer and has a lower color coverage, making it less ideal for color-critical work, but its performance is more than sufficient for general use and light engineering tasks. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 is more expensive but in turn, provides more powerful performance suited for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming due to its superior graphics card. Its display is brighter and has a higher color accuracy, which is beneficial for creative professionals who rely on visual fidelity. Though it has a slightly shorter battery life, it may still be adequate for day-to-day tasks. If your use case includes heavy graphics-intensive applications, the Razer Blade 14 may be the preferred choice despite its higher cost and marginally greater weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
- The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a capable Intel CPU with integrated graphics, making it suitable for gaming and 3D tasks, but the Razer Blade 14 boasts a high-end dedicated GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, providing a superior experience for gaming and 3D applications. While both have quality screens and capable CPUs, the Razer Blade 14's GPU and refresh rate give it an edge in very important aspects for gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
7.8
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good.
The Razer Blade 14 outperforms the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus in engineering and design due to its superior AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks and provide better screen quality with higher resolution and refresh rates.
Screen Quality
7.0
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
326.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus features a display with adequate resolution and brightness for daily tasks and design work, but its lower refresh rate may not be ideal for fast-paced 3D applications and gaming. The Razer Blade 14, on the other hand, offers a vibrant and high-resolution screen providing excellent color accuracy important for engineering and design; however, like the Dell, it falls short for gaming due to a refresh rate that doesn't match up with gaming-specific laptops. For those prioritizing general use and design precision, both laptops are suitable, but for an optimal 3D experience and gaming, you may want to consider a laptop designed specifically for those purposes with a higher refresh rate.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 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
$1,965
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a price of $1,200 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,965.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.1
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
326.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good.
The Razer Blade 14 stands out with its high-performing AMD CPU and superior Nvidia graphics card, making it ideal for tasks beyond general use like gaming and creative work, and has an excellent battery life which suits those on the go. In comparison, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus, featuring an Intel CPU and integrated graphics, offers a balanced mix for general use and moderate multitasking, at a slight tradeoff in portability and with less battery life.
Content Creation
7.9
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 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
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 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
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 Plus | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,965 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
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 | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 326 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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 | |
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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."
Razer Blade 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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