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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is often a more budget-friendly choice and slightly lighter, making it more portable. It has a smaller 15.6-inch display which might not be as comfortable for extended viewing, but will consume less power, potentially leading to longer battery life. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 comes with a slightly higher price tag and offers a larger 16-inch screen with a higher resolution for more workspace and better visuals, although it is heavier. It also features a more powerful AMD processor, which could be preferable for demanding applications or multitasking. The Inspiron 16 5625 might be more suitable for professional use where performance and screen real estate are prioritized, while the Inspiron 15 3530 could be ideal for everyday use with an emphasis on portability and affordability. 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 5625.
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
- 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 5625 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and Inspiron 16 5625 likely offer just adequate clarity and brightness, necessitated by their resolution and panel technology; however, their reflectiveness and color reproduction may fall short for more vibrant multimedia experiences. In engineering and design, the importance of color accuracy is critical, and these laptops' displays, limited in their color gamut coverage, may not represent the full spectrum of colors required for precise work. With gaming and 3D rendering, the lower refresh rates of these screens can lead to less fluid motion and a less responsive feel, which—combined with moderate resolution and panel quality—results in a less immersive gaming experience.
Battery
6.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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 5625 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
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a price of $722 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 costs $800.
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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 5625 and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is favored for general use due to its lightweight design, making it more portable and suitable for basic tasks with its Intel processor and ample RAM. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 offers better screen quality, longer battery life, and a more powerful AMD processor, which may be more appealing for users needing a larger touchscreen display and slightly better performance.
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 5625 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 have GPUs that are adequate for less demanding games and entry-level 3D work but may struggle with high-end gaming or professional 3D modeling. While the larger screen of the Inspiron 16 5625 could provide a better visual experience due to a slight increase in screen quality, neither laptop likely has a high screen refresh rate, which could limit the smoothness of gameplay and the fluidity of fast-moving 3D graphics.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
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 5625 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 with an Intel CPU and integrated GPU is built for engineering tasks, offering a high refresh rate display which could be useful for smooth scrolling and previewing designs, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 packs a more powerful AMD CPU with better integrated graphics suited for both engineering and design tasks, and features a taller aspect ratio screen with higher resolution and brightness for better viewing and multitasking space, but is slightly larger and heavier, thus less portable. Both have adequate memory and storage, but the Inspiron 16 5625 edges ahead with a superior screen and a touch option, which could be beneficial for certain design applications.
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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
6.8/10
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 5625 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 5625 both have good portability.
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How the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 15 3530 | Dell Inspiron 16 5625 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$722 | $800 | ||
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 | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | |
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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Derek Sullivan | January 2023
"I think there is fair value in the Inspiron 16 this year. Very little has changed with the laptop and my opinion hasn’t really changed either. In other words, I like it. Overall, I think the pros far outweigh the cons of this laptop and the price is certainly justifiable. I found this to be a great typer and I could potentially work all day on this machine, provided I don’t need a graphics card."
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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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