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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is usually less expensive, lighter, and has slightly better battery life, making it suitable for general use and portability. In contrast, the Gigabyte A5 has a more powerful graphics card and a higher refresh rate screen, better suited for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life. If you need a laptop for everyday tasks and value portability and battery life, go with the Dell. For higher performance in graphics-intensive applications and willing to accept lower battery life and increased weight, choose the Gigabyte. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte A5.
Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5 has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, which is better suited for gaming and 3D applications than the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics in the Dell Inspiron 16 5620. Additionally, the Gigabyte A5's higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz offers smoother visuals compared to the Dell's 60 Hz, enhancing the gaming experience.
Software Development
7.5
7.0
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for software development, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.2
7.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A5 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte A5 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering general use, the Gigabyte A5's better resolution and brightness offer a more vibrant and clear visual experience compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, which may have a less impressive display but still adequate for everyday tasks. For engineering and design purposes, the A5's superior color gamut coverage ensures more accurate color representation crucial for professionals, while the Inspiron 16, with less color range, might not be as precise for color-critical work. However, for 3D work like gaming, despite both having poor refresh rates which can lead to less smooth visuals, their resolutions and panel types are still serviceable for casual or non-competitive gaming.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 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
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Gigabyte A5 both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$500
$830
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a price of $500 and the Gigabyte A5 costs $830.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 with its Intel i5 processor, 16GB RAM, and 16-inch higher-resolution display is suitable for general use, providing an adequate balance of performance and screen quality for everyday tasks while being lighter and offering silent operation, which combined with a decent battery life improves its portability.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.3
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A5 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.6
7.3
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Gigabyte A5 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.2
The Gigabyte A5 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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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and the Gigabyte A5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5620 | Gigabyte A5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $830 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.21" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | |
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 | 8 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
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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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
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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.
About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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