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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you need a laptop with a more powerful processor and graphics card for tasks like video editing or 3D rendering, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) with its Intel i7 processor and AMD Radeon Pro 5300M might be the right choice, despite being less affordable in terms of repair and upgrade costs. However, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is equipped with a newer but less powerful Intel i5 processor and Intel Iris Xe graphics, making it suitable for general use and light graphical tasks. It typically offers a quieter operation which can be a plus for use in shared spaces. The MacBook Pro boasts a higher resolution display and overall build quality that's well-suited for professionals looking for a premium experience and macOS environment, while the Inspiron offers flexibility with Windows 11 and is slightly lighter, favoring portability. Your choice should consider operating system preference, performance needs, and whether build quality or quiet operation is more critical for your usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Very good 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 16 (Late 2019).
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.0
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for engineering and design, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) surpasses in engineering and design due to its higher-performance CPU and GPU, making it suitable for demanding tasks, along with a superb screen offering better resolution, brightness, and color coverage.
Screen Quality
7.8
6.2
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 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 16's display offers a higher resolution and brightness, which makes it more suitable for tasks that require sharp and clear visuals like general use and engineering. Its wide color gamut, covering a substantial portion of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, ensures accurate color reproduction for professional design work. Meanwhile, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, with a lower resolution and brightness, may not offer as vivid an experience for general use and a less precise color rendering for engineering and design, and both laptops have screens with standard refresh rates that are not ideal for the smooth visuals required in 3D applications.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 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.
Build Quality
10.0
7.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
$540
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 costs $500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) provides a powerful CPU and high-resolution screen that is ideal for demanding tasks and high-quality visuals, making it a strong performer for general use; however, it has lesser portability and shorter battery life compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, which offers a balance with good portability, excellent heat management and a comfortable keyboard for everyday tasks, although it comes with a less powerful CPU and a lower resolution screen.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.2
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) with its Radeon Pro GPU and high-resolution IPS display is fair for 3D tasks, but its gaming capabilities are limited due to the lack of support for many popular games on macOS. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, equipped with an Iris Xe GPU, provides fair performance for both gaming and 3D, with the added benefit of running a wider range of games on its Windows operating system, albeit with a lower resolution screen compared to the MacBook Pro.
Content Creation
8.0
7.6
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) to be 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
7.9
7.5
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) | Dell Inspiron 16 5620 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$540 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.64'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 4.12 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-9750H | Intel i5-1235U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 100 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 477 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720P | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 4 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
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Brett Venter | January 2023
"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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