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Updated January 12, 2024·
Given that the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are similarly priced, the best choice depends on your priorities. The ASUS Vivobook 16, with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Vega 8 graphics, should be strong for general use and can handle occasional more intensive tasks. Conversely, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 packs an Intel i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics, which might be more suitable for continuous intensive workloads, including engineering and light gaming. The Dell also comes with Windows 11 Pro versus the Home version on the ASUS, offering additional admin and security features for professional use. If portability is a concern, the ASUS is slightly lighter than the Dell. Ultimately, for more demanding applications, the Dell could be a better bet, while the ASUS is a solid, slightly more portable option for everyday use. 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 5630.
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6
8.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
295.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 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 5630 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is rated higher for general use primarily because its Intel i7 processor typically offers better performance than the AMD Ryzen 7 found in the ASUS Vivobook 16, and its screen displays more vibrant colors, indicated by its higher coverage of color spaces. Although both laptops are similar in portability with their 16-inch screens and weights, the Dell Inspiron offers a better balance with its longer battery life, making it an overall stronger choice for general use tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for engineering and design, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is somewhat better.
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
7.5
8.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 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
7.3
7.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
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 5630 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for software development, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is somewhat better.
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
6.4
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, with its good screen quality, offers a clear and bright display suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and office work due to its resolution and panel type. In engineering and design, both the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Dell Inspiron deliver adequate visuals with reasonable color accuracy critical for precise work, but the Dell edges out with better color gamut coverage. However, when it comes to Gaming and 3D, despite neither being ideal due to their poor refresh rates, they might still suffice for casual gaming or light 3D work, with the panel type and resolution providing an acceptable visual experience.
Cost
$640
$833
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $640 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 costs $833.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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 Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 both offer fair gaming and 3D performance primarily due to their integrated GPUs; the ASUS has an AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 while the Dell is equipped with an Intel i7-1360P Iris Xe, both of which can handle moderate gaming but are less suitable for high-end gaming or advanced 3D rendering. Moreover, both laptops have screens with a 60Hz refresh rate, which is standard for casual use but may not be as smooth as higher refresh rates offered by dedicated gaming laptops.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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 5630 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 5630 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 16 | Dell Inspiron 16 5630 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$640 | $833 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.14 lbs | 4.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.82" | 9.91" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-1360P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 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 | 300 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 | Yes | |
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 Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
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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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