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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620, consider that the Inspiron 14 offers a more compact form with potentially higher performance from its AMD Ryzen processor and greater portability due to being lighter in weight. However, the Inspiron 16 might have a larger screen, which is better for multitasking and viewing, but it trades off with a slightly heavier build and may have slightly less processing power with its Intel i5 CPU. Both share similar storage and memory capacity. If portability and higher processing speeds are your priority and you're okay with a smaller screen and higher cost, the Inspiron 14 might be your preference. On the other hand, if you prefer a larger display for work or entertainment and would like to spend less, the Inspiron 16 could be a better fit despite being a bit bulkier and less powerful. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
6.2
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 have similar screen quality.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and 16 5620 laptops offer screens with adequate resolution and brightness suitable for daily tasks like browsing and document editing, but may lack the high color accuracy and broader color gamuts required for more precise engineering and design work. While these screens provide a decent visual experience for general use and professional tasks, they do not have the high refresh rates that gamers and 3D professionals look for to ensure smooth motion and responsiveness in fast-paced visual environments. Therefore, these models are workable for everyday activities and some professional applications but might disappoint users focused on gaming or high-end graphics work.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
279.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is suited for general use with a portable design, solid CPU, ample RAM, and good screen quality; the battery life supports typical use, making it convenient for on-the-go tasks. In comparison, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 also provides robust performance and RAM for general activities, a sizable display with good screen quality, although it's less portable, and its battery life is slightly lower, which may be a consideration for mobile users.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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 14 5425 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both rated fair for gaming and 3D because they come with integrated graphics, the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Vega 8 and the Intel i5-1235U Iris Xe respectively, which provide moderate gaming performance, and both have screens with a refresh rate of 60Hz, which is sufficient for casual gaming but not ideal for high-end gaming that requires faster refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.0
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 with its AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated Vega graphics offers good performance for engineering and design tasks and is more portable due to its smaller screen and lighter weight. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 features an Intel CPU with Iris Xe graphics that can handle similar tasks, has a larger screen which might be better for design work, but is slightly heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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
7.5
7.5
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 14 5425 to have very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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.
Cost
$500
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a price of $500 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 costs $500.
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How the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 5425 | Dell Inspiron 16 5620 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | 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 | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | 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 | 12 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 | 1920 x 1200 | 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 | 8.1/10 | 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 | 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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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"A slim chassis, an acceptable weight (1.6 kg) and a real-world battery life of almost 13 hours turn the Inspiron into a mobile companion. Good: The battery can not only be charged using Dell's proprietary power adapter, but also with a universal USB-C power adapter (min. 45 watts). Office and Internet applications are handled by the built-in combination of Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM just as easily as modest computer games. Heat and noise development are generally okay, but the laptop should work a bit quieter under full load."
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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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