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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is a midrange gaming laptop that offers high performance, particularly for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, with a powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics. With a 14-inch display and high refresh rates, it's suitable for intensive gaming and is portable. However, the higher price reflects its gaming-oriented features, including hardware ray tracing and DLSS support, a backlit keyboard with RGB lighting, and a more robust build quality. In comparison, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is a budget-friendly option with a larger 16-inch screen and a taller aspect ratio that benefits productivity tasks. It's equipped with an efficient Intel i5 processor with integrated graphics, which is adequate for general use but less so for demanding applications. The Inspiron offers a quieter operation, likely due to less thermal stress, but expect lower performance in areas like 3D rendering or complex computations. Consider the Alienware x14 R1 for gaming and performance-demanding work, while the Inspiron 16 5620 is ideal for general use, light productivity, and those seeking a larger screen at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware x14 R1
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.2
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is only fair.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 outperforms the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 in gaming and 3D applications primarily because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which is crucial for smooth gameplay and fast-paced visuals.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is very good for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor and dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card, which significantly outperform the integrated graphics and less powerful Intel i5 processor of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620. Additionally, the Alienware boasts higher screen quality with greater brightness and color coverage, offering sharper and more vibrant visuals important for design work, although it is slightly less portable and has a smaller screen size compared to the Inspiron.
Screen Quality
7.9
6.2
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
411.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 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 Dell Alienware x14 R1, with its high resolution and brightness, makes for a clear and vivid display that enhances general usage and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate can disappoint gamers who prefer smoother visual effects during fast-paced action. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 offers a decent compromise in terms of resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and technical applications, though its moderate screen specifications may not fully satisfy professionals requiring precise color accuracy. For gaming and 3D rendering, both laptops fall short due to their poorer refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion, and their screen quality may not be as sharp or quick as dedicated gaming models.
Build Quality
8.5
7.0
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 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
$1,201
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a price of $1,201 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 costs $500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
411.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1, with a high-refresh-rate screen, stronger CPU and dedicated GPU, excels in tasks requiring more power and graphical performance, making it good for general use but with the ability to handle more demanding applications; however, it has less battery life than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, which offers a fanless operation for quieter use, a larger screen with a higher resolution beneficial for productivity, and better portability due to its longer battery life, making it a solid choice for everyday tasks.
Content Creation
7.9
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
7.7
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 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 Dell Alienware x14 R1 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware x14 R1 to have very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good portability.
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How the Dell Alienware x14 R1 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware x14 R1 | Dell Inspiron 16 5620 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,201 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 10.3'' x 0.57'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.06 lbs | 4.12 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.66" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.34" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i5-1235U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 411 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"The Alienware X14 series is thinner, but also slower than the competition. With the X series, you get plenty of modern technology: Intel Alder Lake CPUs, GeForce RTX 3000 GPUs, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 4.0, Wi-Fi 6E, G-Sync, and Advanced Optimus. However, the slim design has some drawbacks, just like its larger siblings. The shifted hinge position results in a very deep device with a large footprint compared to the competition."
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Brett Venter | January 2023
"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 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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