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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is typically less expensive and has a larger screen, making it suitable for multimedia and general use, but it is slightly heavier and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5431 costs more but offers better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, with slightly more compact dimensions, which might be beneficial for business professionals on the go. Both have similar RAM and processors, but the Latitude has a smaller storage capacity. If price is a major concern and you prioritize screen size, the Inspiron may suit you, whereas the Latitude is for those who need mobility and are willing to pay a premium. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Good for engineering and design
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
- The Dell Latitude 5431 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 16 5620.
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.1
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and the Dell Latitude 5431 have adequate resolution and brightness, but neither stands out for their display technology or vibrancy. In the context of engineering and design, while both laptops may offer acceptable clarity, they fall short in delivering the broad color range needed for precision work that utilizes DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops mean less fluid motion and responsiveness, which is a significant disadvantage for fast-paced visuals that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Cost
$500
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a price of $500 and the Dell Latitude 5431 costs $950.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 offers a larger screen and more storage, making it suitable for general use where screen real estate and data capacity are important, whereas the Dell Latitude 5431, while slightly lesser in storage, compensates with a more powerful CPU and enhanced portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both equipped with integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which can manage some gaming and 3D tasks but lack the power of dedicated gaming GPUs. Additionally, both have a maximum screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which might not be as smooth for fast-paced gaming compared to higher refresh rate screens; this is coupled with fair CPUs and decent screen quality, contributing to their "fair" gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.9
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 suits engineering and design due to its larger screen with higher resolution and better screen quality for detailed work, while the Dell Latitude 5431 offers a faster CPU and more portability but comes with a smaller, less vibrant display. Both have adequate RAM and integrated GPUs for moderate tasks, but the Inspiron may edge out in visual tasks and the Latitude in processing tasks while being easier to carry and less noisy.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Dell Latitude 5431 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
7.3
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Dell Latitude 5431 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
9.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5431 has 9 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
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The Dell Latitude 5431 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5620 | Dell Latitude 5431 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.96'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 3.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 12.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 8.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | Intel i5-1250P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 64 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 241 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 720p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
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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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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