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Updated January 10, 2024·
When deciding between the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, consider your priorities. If you prefer a larger screen and budget-friendly option for basic tasks like browsing and office applications, the ASUS Vivobook could be a suitable choice. However, expect a lower performance compared to the Dell, especially in processor-intensive tasks. The Dell Inspiron offers higher performance with better multitasking capabilities and is equipped with a touchscreen and a higher resolution screen, making it better for productivity and entertainment. It is also more portable despite its powerful features. However, the Dell Inspiron is slightly more expensive. Keep in mind that if you're engaging in graphics-intensive activities like gaming or video editing, neither of these might be ideal as both have integrated graphics which are not suited for high-end gaming or professional 3D work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
- The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 16 5625.
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is favored for general use over the ASUS Vivobook 17 due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, double the RAM, and a higher-resolution screen with touchscreen capabilities, which enhance multitasking, smoother operation, and better visual experience. Additionally, the Dell has a slightly larger battery and greater storage capacity, coupled with a lighter build and a marginally longer battery life, making it more portable and convenient for daily use compared to the heavier and less agile ASUS with more modest specs.
Engineering and Design
6.3
7.1
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is rated better for engineering and design due in part to its higher performing AMD Ryzen processor and Vega 8 graphics, which can handle more demanding tasks, as well as twice the RAM, facilitating smoother multitasking and complex applications use. The ASUS Vivobook 17, with an Intel i3 processor and UHD Graphics, is suited for less intensive tasks and has a lower RAM capacity.
Content Creation
7.0
7.6
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for content creation, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is somewhat better.
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
6.9
7.5
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
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
6.2
6.2
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 provide adequate screen resolution and brightness, but may not have the most premium panels, affecting the overall sharpness and viewing angles. Engineering and design professionals would find the color accuracy of both laptops less than ideal, as neither excels in covering professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 or Adobe RGB, which are critical for precise color work. Gamers and those working with 3D applications would notice that both models lack high refresh rates, leading to less fluid motion and responsiveness, while their resolutions and panel types are satisfactory but not top-tier for immersive experiences.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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.
Cost
$429
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 are considered fair for gaming and 3D because both have integrated GPUs, which are less capable than dedicated gaming graphics cards, and standard screen refresh rates of 60Hz, which are lower than the higher refresh rates preferred for gaming. While the Dell Inspiron may offer a slightly better CPU and touch capabilities with higher resolution and screen quality, the GPU and screen refresh rate constraints limit their gaming and 3D capabilities.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and ASUS Vivobook 17 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5625 to have good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair 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 17 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 17 | Dell Inspiron 16 5625 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 9.9'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 4.12 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.72" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.89" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1220P | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 263 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 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 | 9.5/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | 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 | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS Vivobook 17
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
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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