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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, both have lower midrange prices with the ASUS often being slightly less expensive, and each offers a 16-inch display and 16 GB of RAM. The ASUS comes with more storage out of the box and has a solid performance for general use and engineering tasks, while the Dell has a higher-capacity battery which could imply longer use between charges, and benefits from touch capabilities. Both are equipped with similar AMD Ryzen 7 processors and integrated Vega graphics, suitable for casual gaming and light content creation. Weighing a little over 4 pounds, each model is reasonably portable. If you require more storage out of the box and want to save a bit, go for the ASUS, but if you value touch capability and slightly longer battery life for a bit more cost, the Dell could be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
- The ASUS Vivobook 16 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 16 5625.
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.4
6.2
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a better screen for content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 both feature displays that provide enough clarity and brightness for general tasks like browsing and video streaming, but their resolution and panel quality might not be exceptional. For engineering and design work, while both laptops offer fair screen quality, professionals seeking accurate color representation may find the color gamut coverage lacking, leading to less precise color work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short primarily due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion and a subpar gaming experience.
Cost
$629
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $629 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
295.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is valued for general use due to its ample RAM, capable AMD processor, and high-resolution IPS screen that ensures clear visuals, but it may be less portable due to its weight and size. The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 also offers substantial RAM and a competent AMD processor, and is equipped with a touchscreen, enhancing usability; it complements this with excellent speaker quality and heat management, but has less storage than the ASUS. Both laptops have similar battery life, contributing to their overall suitability for general use tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 both have integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics, which provide modest performance suitable for lighter gaming and 3D tasks, but may struggle with more demanding titles. Each has a screen limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, not ideal for fast-paced games, but they do offer adequate screen quality and resolution for general use and less intensive gaming and 3D activities.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with ample storage and a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU married to ample RAM, excels in handling complex engineering software, while its integrated Vega 8 GPU supports moderate design tasks; the higher screen brightness and contrast ratio facilitate clearer visual work. Conversely, the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, while it offers similar CPU, RAM, and GPU specs, provides a touchscreen experience with slightly superior overall build and speaker quality, which may enhance the interactive design process, though it sacrifices a bit in screen brightness and contrast.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for content creation.
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
7.3
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and ASUS Vivobook 16 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and ASUS Vivobook 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 16 | Dell Inspiron 16 5625 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$629 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.14 lbs | 4.12 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.82" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 295 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS Vivobook 16
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
Dell Inspiron 16 5625
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Derek Sullivan | January 2023
"I think there is fair value in the Inspiron 16 this year. Very little has changed with the laptop and my opinion hasn’t really changed either. In other words, I like it. Overall, I think the pros far outweigh the cons of this laptop and the price is certainly justifiable. I found this to be a great typer and I could potentially work all day on this machine, provided I don’t need a graphics card."
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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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