The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is much more expensive than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 but offers better performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering due to its high-end processor and GPU. Its display has higher resolution, color accuracy, and refresh rate, benefiting creative work and gaming. However, it’s heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the Inspiron. The Inspiron is more budget-friendly, lighter, and offers longer battery life, making it better for general use and portability, but its performance and screen are less suited for specialized tasks and gaming. Choose the Zephyrus M16 for performance-focused needs and the Inspiron for budget-conscious everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
Good battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
6.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 surpasses the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for gaming and 3D applications due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which suffice for less demanding tasks but may not deliver as smooth an experience in graphically intensive situations.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offers superior performance for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, making it well-suited for computationally intensive tasks and 3D applications, though it is less portable and has more operating noise.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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.
Screen Quality
9.0/10
6.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a high-resolution display and vibrant colors, making it ideal for both general use and engineering tasks where color accuracy is crucial. However, its lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops means it’s less suited for gaming where fast refresh rates can improve the experience. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620's screen offers adequacy for everyday tasks and professional design work with respectable clarity and color representation but falls short for gaming due to a modest refresh rate not tailored for the high-speed visuals gamers often seek.
Battery
4.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 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
8.5/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has very good 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
$2,059
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a price of $2,059 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 costs $500.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16, with its high-end CPU and GPU, ample storage and RAM, and vibrant, high refresh-rate screen, is well-suited for general use requiring demanding tasks or occasional gaming. Meanwhile, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 offers longer battery life, lower operating noise, and heat management, along with a solid CPU and screen, making it a reliable choice for everyday tasks and extended use. Both laptops offer good portability, though the ASUS has a slight edge in screen quality, while the Dell leads in battery duration and quiet operation.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
"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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