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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger, more immersive display with a higher resolution and taller aspect ratio that's better suited for multitasking and media consumption, opt for the Dell Inspiron 16 5620. However, consider that this laptop is heavier and slightly bulkier, which could be a disadvantage if portability is crucial for you. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 15 3530, while generally a bit pricier, offers a slightly more powerful processor that could benefit you if you perform demanding tasks. Its battery life and performance are balanced, it's lighter than the Inspiron 16 5620, and thus easier to carry around. Both have similar storage and memory, making either a viable option if these factors are your priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3530
- The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 16 5620.
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.6
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and 16 5620 provide adequate screen quality with reasonable resolution and brightness levels, but may not impress users looking for particularly sharp or vibrant displays. In the context of engineering and design, these laptops offer screens that support common color standards, yet professionals requiring precise color accuracy for specialized work might find them lacking. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the lack of higher refresh rates on both models make them less suitable for fast-paced visuals which are critical for an immersive experience.
Battery
6.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has 6.5 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
6.2
7.0
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$722
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a price of $722 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 costs $500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 offers a balance of performance and affordability with a capable CPU and RAM that meet general computing needs, a decent screen, and is easy to carry, though it may have a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 provides a larger, higher quality display which is better for viewing content, enhanced performance for more demanding tasks through its upgraded CPU and RAM, and longer battery longevity, but it trades off some portability due to its larger size.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
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 15 3530 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 offers a higher screen refresh rate which can provide a smoother gaming and 3D experience, beneficial for fast-paced games, whereas the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, with a lower refresh rate, may not be as fluid in motion rendering. While both laptops have the same integrated GPU which is adequate for less demanding titles, dedicated gamers might find it lacking for more graphics-intensive games.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5620 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 with its Intel i5-1335U processor and Iris Xe graphics is tailored for engineering due to its CPU performance and capable integrated GPU, along with a high refresh rate screen that offers smoother visual transitions beneficial for design work. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 not only shares similar CPU and GPU capabilities, making it equally suitable for engineering tasks, but it also has a larger screen with a higher resolution and better brightness, enhancing the overall design experience despite being slightly heavier, which slightly impacts portability.
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
6.9/10
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 Inspiron 16 5620 and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 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
7.2
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 15 3530 | Dell Inspiron 16 5620 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$722 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.65'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.64 lbs | 4.12 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.25" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | 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 | 6.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 2 | 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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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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