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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420, with its dedicated NVIDIA graphics, is better suited for tasks that demand more graphic performance, such as light gaming or entry-level 3D work. It’s more portable and offers higher resolution and brightness, but has a slightly shorter battery life compared to the Inspiron 16 5620. On the other hand, the Inspiron 16 5620, which relies on integrated graphics, is less expensive and has a larger screen for more comfortable viewing and multitasking, yet it’s heavier and less suited for graphic-intensive tasks. Both have similar storage, RAM, and decent keyboards, but the Inspiron 14 has a better build quality. Choose the Inspiron 14 5420 if performance and portability are priorities, and the Inspiron 16 5620 for a larger screen and budget friendliness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5420
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.5
6.2
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, a fair quality screen on both the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 and 16 5620 suggests that while their panels, resolutions, and brightness levels are adequate for everyday activities, they may lack the vibrancy and clarity found in higher-tier displays. In engineering and design, the same screens may exhibit only acceptable color accuracy and range, limiting the precision needed for professional color work. When it comes to 3D and gaming, the lower refresh rates of these screens hinder smooth motion rendering, making fast-paced visual content less fluid, while adequate resolution and panel type provide a standard visual experience but not the high-quality desired by enthusiasts.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has 10 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
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$971
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has a price of $971 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 costs $500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.7
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
279.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 features a high-resolution screen, powerful CPU, and dedicated graphics, making it suitable for a wide range of tasks and offering good portability with its smaller screen and lighter weight, as well as a longer battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620, with a larger screen and integrated graphics, provides a comfortable viewing experience and decent performance for general tasks, slightly compromised on battery life and portability due to its bigger size.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.2
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is equipped with an Nvidia MX570 GPU and has a standard screen refresh rate, making it fair for gaming and 3D by providing mediocre graphical performance and display smoothness. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, while sporting a larger screen, comes with an Intel Iris Xe GPU, which is less capable than dedicated GPUs like the MX570 for such tasks, but also has the same standard screen refresh rate; thus, it offers fair performance for gaming and 3D applications, but with limitations in graphics handling due to the integrated GPU.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 with its Nvidia MX570 GPU and high-resolution IPS screen is well-suited to engineering and design thanks to its stronger graphics capability and sharp display. In comparison, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 leans on its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and larger screen, which may be favorable for certain engineering tasks that benefit from a bigger workspace, although its graphic performance isn't as strong as the 5420.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 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
7.4
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 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 Dell Inspiron 14 5420 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 5420 | Dell Inspiron 16 5620 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$971 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 4.12 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1255U | Intel i5-1235U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 279 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Nick Ross | March 2023
"If laptops were food, then the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is arguably a Big Mac. There are cheaper and more expensive options, but this arguably represents the baseline of quality and value in the world of mobile computing… something that’s underlined by the attractive $1,279 price tag."
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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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