The ASUS R410MA is more affordable and lighter, making it a good choice for everyday tasks and portability. It has a smaller screen and less powerful components, which might be fine for general use but could be limiting for more intensive tasks. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 costs more and is heavier but offers a larger, better-quality screen, more storage space, and higher performance that can handle engineering and more demanding 3D tasks more effectively. It has a longer battery life, and the build quality is sturdier which may be appealing if you use your laptop frequently and intensively. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a weaker CPU, less RAM, lower screen quality, and is rated poorly for keyboard quality and build quality, which makes it less suitable for demanding tasks and could lead to a less comfortable and durable user experience. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 offers a much stronger CPU, more RAM, a higher-quality IPS screen, and is rated good for keyboard quality and excellent in heat management, making it more reliable and enjoyable to use for a variety of tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA lacks a dedicated GPU and has a lower screen refresh rate making it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications; whereas the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, equipped with a more capable GPU and higher refresh rates, provides a better experience for such tasks despite having a CPU and screen quality that are only somewhat better.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good for content creation, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
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
5.6/10
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good for software development, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
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
5.1/10
6.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS R410MA has a lesser quality display which makes it less suitable for tasks that require clarity and color accuracy, such as browsing or document editing. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 offers a better screen with higher resolution and brightness, making it more usable for engineering and design work that benefits from more screen real estate and clearer image quality. However, both laptops may fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their screens lacking high refresh rates, which are critical for smooth motion and responsiveness in fast-paced visual environments.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good build quality, while the ASUS R410MA has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$111
$500
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 costs $500.
"The Asus Laptop L410 is a super-affordable PC, even among budget notebooks, compromising on the display and processing power to deliver a serviceable Windows machine with good battery life and useful ports. The build is reasonably solid, there’s a good mix of ports, battery life is long enough, and it can perform basic everyday tasks. On the flip side, the screen is poor, anything other than basic tasks is a tough ask, and it has little memory and even less storage."
"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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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