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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, while typically more expensive, offers a larger screen, more storage, and significantly higher RAM, which along with its AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, makes it suitable for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning. However, its bigger size and weight reduce its portability. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is a budget-friendly option with a slightly smaller screen and less power due to an Intel i5 processor and integrated Iris Xe graphics, which is adequate for general use and some less demanding engineering work but may not handle intensive gaming or high-end creative tasks. Its lighter weight and smaller size make it more portable. Both have similar battery life for typical usage, but the Zenbook's larger battery capacity might provide longer use under high stress tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 outshines the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for general use primarily due to its superior CPU and RAM, facilitating faster and smoother operation, along with an exceptional screen quality that enhances visual experience, although it is less portable and has slightly lower battery life. While the Inspiron 16 5620 is lighter and boasts better battery life, contributing to its portability, it settles for a more modest CPU and RAM, and its screen, though good, doesn't match the color coverage and brightness of the Zenbook, which narrows its advantage in portability.
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.2
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU which is more capable for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5620's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. Though both have similar screen refresh rates, the dedicated GPU in the ASUS offers better performance for graphic-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with its high-end AMD Ryzen 9 processor, ample 32 GB of RAM, and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, is well-equipped for demanding engineering and design tasks, and its high-quality IPS screen with a high percentage of DCI-P3 color coverage ensures vibrant and accurate colors for detailed visual work.
Content Creation
8.2
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
7.2
6.2
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a crisp, bright display with good resolution, which makes it superior for watching videos and browsing, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 provides a decent display that may not be as vivid. When it comes to engineering and design, the ASUS has a display with wider color coverage, which allows for more accurate color work essential for professionals, whereas the Dell's display, although adequate, may not be as precise in color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which means they won't provide the smooth visuals that gamers typically seek, although the ASUS’s better resolution and panel type give it a slight edge for less fast-paced games.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 costs $500.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.9
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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
7.2
7.0
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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 Zenbook Pro 17 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Dell Inspiron 16 5620 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 4.12 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i5-1235U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 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 | 400 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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