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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is more affordable, slightly lighter, and offers a better battery life which makes it a good option for general use and portability, but with its integrated AMD graphics, it won't be as powerful for 3D applications or intensive gaming. If you need more power for applications like engineering software, 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, and can accept a heavier laptop with significantly shorter battery life, the Gigabyte G5 with its Nvidia RTX graphics is a better fit. Both laptops have similar storage and display quality, but the Gigabyte G5 has a higher refresh-rate display which is beneficial for fast-motion visuals like gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
- Good for software development
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.7
7.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
279.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use, though the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good for general use primarily because it offers more RAM, which might improve multitasking, a higher-resolution screen enhancing display clarity, and a slightly lighter and thinner build contributing to its portability; despite this, its gaming potential is limited due to its less powerful integrated graphics.
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.3
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is only fair.
The Gigabyte G5 outperforms the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it comes with an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, which is significantly more powerful than the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Vega 8 GPU in the Dell. Additionally, the Gigabyte G5 has a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz compared to the Dell's 60 Hz, contributing to a smoother gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.6
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte G5 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is suitable for engineering and design due to its AMD Ryzen 7 processor with integrated Vega graphics, ample RAM, and 16:10 IPS display which offers clearer and taller viewing for design work. The Gigabyte G5, on the other hand, has a higher-end discrete Nvidia GPU and a larger screen, delivering superior graphical performance for engineering applications that require more intensive 3D rendering capabilities.I'll need a moment to review the information about the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and the Gigabyte G5 to provide you with an accurate comparison. Please wait while I look into the details.
Software Development
7.5
6.8
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good for software development, while the Gigabyte G5 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
6.3
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte G5 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering screen quality for both the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and the Gigabyte G5 laptops, for general use, the screens may not offer the best resolution or brightness, affecting the viewing experience. For engineering and design, neither laptop provides wide color gamuts, which might limit the accuracy and depth in color-sensitive work. Lastly, for 3D and gaming, the lower refresh rates on these laptops can result in less fluid motion and might not match the needs of fast-paced visuals.
Battery
12.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte G5 has good portability.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.5
7.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Gigabyte G5 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.2
The Gigabyte G5 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$800
$849
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a price of $800 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $849.
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How the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and the Gigabyte G5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 5425 | Gigabyte G5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 9.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 279 nits | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Dell Inspiron 14 5425
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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"A slim chassis, an acceptable weight (1.6 kg) and a real-world battery life of almost 13 hours turn the Inspiron into a mobile companion. Good: The battery can not only be charged using Dell's proprietary power adapter, but also with a universal USB-C power adapter (min. 45 watts). Office and Internet applications are handled by the built-in combination of Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM just as easily as modest computer games. Heat and noise development are generally okay, but the laptop should work a bit quieter under full load."
Gigabyte G5
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | April 2023
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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