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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you value performance for tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or more intensive gaming, the Gigabyte A7, with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, is a strong option despite being heavier and having a shorter battery life. Alternatively, for everyday tasks, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is more affordable, lighter, has longer battery life, and includes a quality keyboard and display, making it well-suited for general use and easy to carry around. However, it has less graphical power, limiting its capabilities for demanding software and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.3
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 A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620, with its Intel GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, offers moderate gaming performance, whereas the Gigabyte A7's stronger Nvidia GPU and higher refresh rate of 144Hz provide a more fluid and rich gaming experience. Additionally, the Gigabyte's dedicated GPU is better suited for demanding 3D applications compared to the Dell's integrated graphics.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.6
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte A7 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is equipped with an Intel CPU and integrated graphics, making it suitable for engineering design with emphasis on decent performance and better battery life. The Gigabyte A7, on the other hand, boasts a more powerful AMD CPU and a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, delivering higher performance for engineering and design tasks that require more demanding graphics processing, at the cost of reduced battery life and portability.
Screen Quality
6.2
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte A7 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron's fair screen is due to its satisfactory resolution, panel type, and brightness, but it doesn't stand out, while the Gigabyte A7 offers a better viewing experience with a higher quality panel and greater brightness. In engineering and design, the Gigabyte A7 provides wider color coverage, including DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which is crucial for accurate color work, whereas the Dell Inspiron lags behind in color accuracy. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications as their refresh rates aren't high enough to deliver the smooth visuals required, despite their adequate resolution and panel type for other tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$500
$940
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a price of $500 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
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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
318.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is designed for general use with its suitable CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, good screen quality, and its lightweight design enhances portability even though it has a moderate battery life. Conversely, the Gigabyte A7, while offering the same RAM capacity and a capable CPU for a variety of tasks, boasts a larger screen with higher brightness and better color coverage which is useful for media consumption; however, it's less portable and has similar battery performance.
Content Creation
7.6
7.3
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 A7 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
7.0
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 A7 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.2
The Gigabyte A7 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 A7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5620 | Gigabyte A7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $940 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 5.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 15.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 10.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
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 | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
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 | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6/10 | |
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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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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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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