The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is typically much more expensive than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 but offers a higher build quality, better keyboard, and generally more powerful performance for tasks like engineering, 3D rendering, and machine learning. Plus, you get a brighter screen with higher color accuracy, which can be beneficial for creative work. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron has a larger screen and more physical connections like HDMI but might not handle demanding tasks as efficiently. If you need a laptop with longer battery life for general use, the MacBook Pro is superior, yet the Inspiron could be more suitable if you are on a tighter budget and prioritize a larger screen size and have less intensive usage scenarios. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
7.7/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is ideal for general use with its efficient Apple M3 CPU, impressive screen quality exhibited by a Mini LED display, lightweight design enhancing portability, and long battery life, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, with a capable Intel i5 processor and more RAM, also delivers a larger screen and a solid build for general tasks, but has a shorter battery life and is slightly heavier, which may affect portability. Both laptops offer 512GB of storage and quality keyboards, but the MacBook's superior screen and battery life against the Inspiron's size, additional RAM, and quieter operation present distinct choices based on user priorities.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
7.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is equipped with its custom M3 CPU and integrated GPU, highly regarded for engineering and design tasks, with a sharp, bright Mini LED display that excels in color accuracy, complemented by excellent keyboard and speaker quality, but at the cost of higher price and lower RAM capacity compared to some competitors.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
8.2/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good.
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
9.2/10
6.2/10
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 offers superior screen quality for general use and engineering due to its high-resolution display, exceptional brightness, and wider color gamut, ensuring accurate color representation which is crucial for design work. However, its lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops makes it less ideal for 3D applications where smooth motion is key. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620, while providing satisfactory resolution and brightness for daily tasks and design jobs, falls short for gaming and 3D work because its display doesn't support the high refresh rates required for optimal visual fluidity in those areas.
Battery
17.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 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
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,499
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,499 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 costs $500.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, equipped with its own high-performance GPU, offers robust 3D capabilities on a high-refresh-rate Mini LED screen, enhancing both visual fidelity and fluidity, essential for 3D work. In contrast, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620's integrated GPU provides adequate performance for gaming and some 3D tasks, its standard refresh rate screen might limit the gaming experience, compounded by the fact that many popular games are not compatible with MacOS on the MacBook, a consideration for gamers.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 compare to other laptops
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
"If the world is exciting enough right now, you can do far worse than a solid performer that you know will get the job done. Our review model is as powerful as you'd want an office machine to be unless you're performing specialist tasks and the price point is pretty attractive (unless work will let you have a MacBook Air instead)."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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.
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