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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, the main considerations are budget, performance, and purpose of use. The Dell will cost less, with an adequate processor and integrated graphics suitable for general use or student work, and it offers a longer battery life. It's also lighter, adding to its portability. On the other hand, the Gigabyte is pricier but comes with a more powerful processor, superior graphics, and additional memory, making it better for tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering or intensive engineering applications. However, expect a shorter battery life and a bit more weight. Consider your routine tasks and whether they warrant the extra investment into a high-performance machine like the Gigabyte. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620's gaming and 3D performance are limited by its integrated GPU and a screen with a lower refresh rate, making it fair in these areas, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P excels with a high-end dedicated GPU and a screen with a much higher refresh rate, which is why it's considered good for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.3
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620, with its less powerful processor and integrated graphics, is suitable for lighter engineering and design work, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 15P's superior processor and high-end dedicated graphics card render it more capable for demanding engineering tasks and complex designs.
Screen Quality
6.2
8.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620's screen offers acceptable clarity, color, and visibility, but the Gigabyte Aorus 15P's screen is superior in terms of sharpness and brightness, enhancing everyday viewing experiences. When it comes to engineering and design, where accurate colors are crucial, both lack the wide color gamuts needed to display the full range of colors professionals require, though the Gigabyte's better general screen quality may offer a slight edge. For 3D environments and gaming, where fast motion is common, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P falls short due to a low refresh rate that may not keep up with rapid visuals, a drawback shared with the Dell Inspiron, though both provide decent resolution and screen technology for moderate use.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 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
4.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
$1,950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a price of $500 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is well-regarded for general use due to its balance of a powerful CPU, adequate RAM, high-quality screen, and relatively lightweight design which offers good portability despite a modest battery life. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, while having a superior processor, double the RAM, and a high-quality display with a faster refresh rate, is less portable and has a slightly shorter battery life, positioning it as a higher performance choice that trades off some everyday convenience.
Content Creation
7.6
7.8
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
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| Dell Inspiron 16 5620 | Gigabyte Aorus 15P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $1,950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 4.8 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 99 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 | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 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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Mike Wobker | June 2021
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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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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