Razer Blade 14 2021 vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 Comparison

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Razer Blade 14 2021 vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Blade 14 2021 and Inspiron 14 Plus 7420, two laptops from Razer and Dell. Razer Blade 14 2021 was introduced to market in June 2021 and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 was launched in July 2022. There is 13 months difference between Blade 14 2021 and Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 so it would still give an advantage to younger Inspiron 14 Plus 7420.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Razer Blade 14 2021 and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Razer Blade 14 2021 Key Specs

Launched in June 2021
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
319.7 x 220 x 16.8 mm (12.59 x 8.66 x 0.66 inches)
Weight: 1.78 kg (3.92 lbs)

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 Key Specs

Launched in July 2022
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 12500H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
314 x 227.5 x 16.15-18.87 mm (12.36 x 8.96 x 0.64-0.74 inches)
Weight: 1.68 kg (3.7 lbs)

Razer Blade 14 2021 was replaced by Razer Blade 14 2022. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Razer Blade 14 2022 vs Razer Blade 14 2021
Razer Blade 14 2022 vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Blade 14 2021 and Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Razer Blade 14 2021 over Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420

Side Bezel Thickness	4.9 mm vs 6.3 mm	1.4 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU FLOPS	12.3 TFLOPS vs 5.8 TFLOPS	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 4.0	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0

Reasons to choose Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 over Razer Blade 14 2021

Weight	1.68 kg vs 1.78 kg	0.1 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.6% vs ~76.8%	Larger screen area ratio
Noise Level	51.6 dB vs 52 dB	Less fan noise
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 157 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2240 x 1400 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	99.3% vs 99%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Faster RAM Type
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Faster RAM
Speaker Loudness	84.7 dB vs 78.1 dB	Generates higher sound levels
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Common Strengths of Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 and Razer Blade 14 2021

Launch Dates	June 2021 vs July 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	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 Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 and Razer Blade 14 2021

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

Razer Blade 14 2021 vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Razer Blade 14 2021 and the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.78 kg (3.92 lbs)	1.68 kg (3.7 lbs)
Surface Area	703 cm2 (109 inches2)	714 cm2 (110.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~76.8%	~79.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~4.9 mm	~6.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.13 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.286 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Green

Comparison of the Razer Blade 14 2021 and the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 External Dimensions

Weight

Blade 14 2021 weighs 1.78 kg (3.92 lbs), whereas the Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 weighs 1.68 kg (3.7 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Razer Blade 14 2021 1.78 kg

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 1.68 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Razer Blade 14 2021 16.80 mm

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 16.20 mm

Min 8.40 mm

Average 17.12 mm

Max 32.50 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 Razer Blade 14 2021 is 0.13 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 is 0.12 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

Razer Blade 14 2021 vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX	Intel Core i5 12500H Intel Core i7 12700H
Base Frequency	3.3 GHz	2.5 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	8	12
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	16 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon RX Vega 8	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1530	1634
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	8369	10250
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1500	1702
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	12877	13247

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 Razer Blade 14 2021 and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420.

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

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 12500H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 8GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB
Base Clock Frequency	900 MHz	1065 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1425 MHz	1343 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	80 W	45 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	10.94 TFLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	192 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	3840	2048
TMUs	120	64
ROPs	48	32

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. Razer Blade 14 2021 has a FLOPS value of 12.3 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 ' has a FLOPS value of 5.8 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB	8GB 16GB 24GB 40GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Blade 14 2021 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Inspiron 14 Plus 7420's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

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	Razer Blade 14 (2021)	Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420
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	61.6 Wh	54 Wh 64 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	230 W	90 / 130 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr
AC Adapter Weight	801 gramm	496 grams

Moreover, the Blade 14 2021 boasts a larger battery capacity of 62 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Inspiron 14 Plus 7420's54 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Razer Blade 14 2021 62 Wh

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 54 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.79 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
The Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Blade 14 2021's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
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.

Razer Blade 14 2021 vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Razer Blade 14 2021 and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 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. Both Blade 14 2021 and Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the Blade 14 2021 is 540cm² / 84inch² whereas the Inspiron 14 Plus 7420's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Razer Blade 14 2021 157 ppi

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 189 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Blade 14 2021 offers a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
Both Blade 14 2021 and Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Razer Blade 14 2021 300 nits

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 300 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Razer Blade 14 2021 vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Blade 14 2021 (v6).

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 Blade 14 2021 and Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Blade 14 2021 and Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 have USB Type-C ports. Blade 14 2021 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 has 1x USB 4.0 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
Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Blade 14 2021 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Blade 14 2021 and Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 feature an HDMI port. Blade 14 2021 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

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
Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Blade 14 2021 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Blade 14 2021 and Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 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	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes