Dell G5 15 5505 SE vs Honor MagicBook 14 2021 Comparison

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Dell G5 15 5505 SE vs Honor MagicBook 14 2021 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing G5 15 5505 SE and MagicBook 14 2021, two laptops from Dell and Honor. Dell G5 15 5505 SE was introduced to market in July 2020 and Honor MagicBook 14 2021 was launched in January 2021. There is only 6 months difference between G5 15 5505 SE and MagicBook 14 2021 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Dell G5 15 5505 SE and Honor MagicBook 14 2021 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell G5 15 5505 SE Key Specs

Launched in July 2020
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
GPU: Radeon RX 5600M 6GB
8GB Ram
365.5 x 254 x 24.5 mm (14.39 x 10 x 0.96 inches)
Weight: 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)

Honor MagicBook 14 2021 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1135G7
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
322.5 x 214.8 x 15.9 mm (12.7 x 8.46 x 0.63 inches)
Weight: 1.38 kg (3.04 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how G5 15 5505 SE and MagicBook 14 2021 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell G5 15 5505 SE over Honor MagicBook 14 2021

Display Size	15.6 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	5.829 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Generates higher sound levels
Speaker Loudness	82.5 dB vs 82 dB	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.1 vs 2x USB 3.2	Option to use Display port to connect to external monitors
Display Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Better typing feel
Key Travel	1.7 mm vs 1.3 mm

Reasons to choose Honor MagicBook 14 2021 over Dell G5 15 5505 SE

Weight	1.38 kg vs 2.50 kg	1.12 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~78% vs ~72.3%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.3 mm vs 10.1 mm	3.8 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	46 dB vs 50.6 dB	Less fan noise
Screen PPI	157 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Max Brightness	315 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	25 ms vs 35 ms	Faster Response screen
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs No	Charges via USB-C type cable
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
USB-A Port Type	3.2 vs 3.1	Faster USB-A
USB-C Port Type	v3.2 vs v3.1	Faster USB-C connection

Common Strengths of Honor MagicBook 14 2021 and Dell G5 15 5505 SE

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.1	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Honor MagicBook 14 2021 and Dell G5 15 5505 SE

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Dell G5 15 5505 SE vs Honor MagicBook 14 2021: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell G5 15 5505 SE and the Honor MagicBook 14 2021.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)	1.38 kg (3.04 lbs)
Surface Area	928 cm2 (143.9 inches2)	693 cm2 (107.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~72.3%	~78%
Side Bezel Thickness	~10.1 mm	~6.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.16 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.352 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Silver, Gray

Comparison of the Dell G5 15 5505 SE and the Honor MagicBook 14 2021 External Dimensions

Weight

G5 15 5505 SE weighs 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs), whereas the MagicBook 14 2021 weighs 1.38 kg (3.04 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Dell G5 15 5505 SE 2.50 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Honor MagicBook 14 2021 1.38 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Thickness Comparison

Dell G5 15 5505 SE 24.50 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

Honor MagicBook 14 2021 15.90 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Dell G5 15 5505 SE is 0.16 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Honor MagicBook 14 2021 is 0.10 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Dell G5 15 5505 SE vs Honor MagicBook 14 2021: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 4600H AMD Ryzen 7 4800H AMD Ryzen 9 4900H	Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7
Base Frequency	3.0 GHz	0.9-2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	6	4
Number of Threads	12	8
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon Vega 6	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1105	1324
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	5714	4633
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1153	1355
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	7998	5087

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Dell G5 15 5505 SE and Honor MagicBook 14 2021.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

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Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1135G7

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon RX 5600M 6GB	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
Base Clock Frequency	1035 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1265 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	150 W	15 W
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	5.829 TFLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	System Shared
Memory Bus	192 bit	System Shared
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	2304	640
TMUs	144	40
ROPs	64	20

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Dell G5 15 5505 SE has a FLOPS value of 5.829 TFLOPS whereas the Honor MagicBook 14 2021 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell G5 15 5505 SE may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	64 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the G5 15 5505 SE and the MagicBook 14 2021, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Dell G5 15 5505 SE	Honor MagicBook 14 (2021)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	51 Wh 68 Wh	42 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	240 W	65 W
Voltage	11.4 V
Full Charging Time	2:30 hr	1:30 hr

Moreover, the G5 15 5505 SE boasts a larger battery capacity of 51 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the MagicBook 14 2021's42 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Dell G5 15 5505 SE 51 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

Honor MagicBook 14 2021 42 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 1 TB, the G5 15 5505 SE provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the MagicBook 14 2021's max. storage capacity of 512 GB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Dell G5 15 5505 SE vs Honor MagicBook 14 2021: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell G5 15 5505 SE and Honor MagicBook 14 2021 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. G5 15 5505 SE has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, MagicBook 14 2021 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the G5 15 5505 SE is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the MagicBook 14 2021's total usable screen area is 540cm² / 84inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the MagicBook 14 2021 features a higher pixel density with 157 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Dell G5 15 5505 SE 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Honor MagicBook 14 2021 157 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both G5 15 5505 SE and MagicBook 14 2021 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Furthermore, the MagicBook 14 2021 boasts a faster response time of 25.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The MagicBook 14 2021 offers a higher maximum brightness of 315 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Dell G5 15 5505 SE 300 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Honor MagicBook 14 2021 315 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Dell G5 15 5505 SE vs Honor MagicBook 14 2021 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both G5 15 5505 SE and MagicBook 14 2021 have USB-A ports. G5 15 5505 SE has 3x USB 3.1 USB-A ports, while MagicBook 14 2021 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both G5 15 5505 SE and MagicBook 14 2021 have USB Type-C ports. G5 15 5505 SE has 1x USB 3.1 USB Type-C ports, while MagicBook 14 2021 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither G5 15 5505 SE nor MagicBook 14 2021 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both G5 15 5505 SE and MagicBook 14 2021 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
G5 15 5505 SE is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. MagicBook 14 2021 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both G5 15 5505 SE and MagicBook 14 2021 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.1	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.1	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	1x v1.4	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No