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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 offers a balance for those on a budget, with decent performance for everyday tasks and a lightweight design for portability; however, its performance for more demanding applications like 3D rendering or engineering software may be limited due to a less powerful processor compared to its counterpart. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 costs more but provides better performance, suitable for intensive tasks due to a more advanced processor, and it comes with more storage space. Additionally, the 5630 also offers Windows 11 Pro, which includes advanced features such as BitLocker and remote desktop services, which the 5620's Windows 11 Home does not. If cost is a concern and your work doesn’t demand the highest performance, the 5620 might be the right choice, whereas if you need a machine that's more capable for professional or intensive work, the additional investment in the 5630 may be justified. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 16 5630.
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 outperforms the 5620 in general use due to its more powerful CPU, doubling the storage capacity, and a screen with higher brightness and wider color coverage, enhancing visual experiences. However, these improvements come with a slight increase in weight and potentially at a higher cost, so if budget and portability are more critical than performance and storage, the 5620 may be the preferable choice.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.7
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for engineering and design, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 with its Intel i7 processor and higher screen brightness caters to the demanding CPU and GPU workload needs and improved screen quality for engineering and design tasks, while maintaining similar RAM specifications as the Dell Inspiron 16 5620. Both laptops offer decent portability and keyboard quality but the Inspiron 5630 slightly edges out with a more recent processor and better color coverage, which is essential for precision in design work.
Content Creation
7.6
8.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630's screen offers a sharper image and better visibility in various lighting conditions due to its higher resolution and brightness compared to the 5620, improving everyday tasks such as browsing or document editing. In engineering and design, the 5630's ability to represent a broader range of colors more accurately makes it suitable for detailed work that requires precision in color rendering. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both the 5620 and 5630 have limitations due to their lower refresh rates which may result in less fluid motion and slower response times during fast-paced scenes or interactive modeling.
Cost
$500
$849
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a price of $500 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 costs $849.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both equipped with Iris Xe graphics, which provide fair gaming and 3D capabilities but not top-tier performance. They also share a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for general use and some gaming, but may not be the most fluid for fast-paced games or high-end 3D applications.
Software Development
7.5
7.9
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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 16 5620 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5620 | Dell Inspiron 16 5630 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 4.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 9.91" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | Intel i7-1360P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 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 | 265 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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