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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620, with more storage and double the RAM of the HP 14" Laptop, offers better performance for general use and more demanding tasks such as engineering or creative software. It has a larger screen with a higher resolution and wider color coverage for more vivid visuals, useful for design work or media consumption, but at the cost of reduced portability due to greater size and weight. Conversely, the HP 14" Laptop is lighter and arguably more portable, better suited for everyday tasks, and comes at a somewhat lower price point, but falls short for intensive tasks like gaming or engineering. Both have comparable battery life, but choosing the HP means sacrificing some performance and screen estate for better portability and a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.7
6.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.0
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is better suited for engineering and design tasks due to its higher amount of RAM, more powerful CPU, and superior integrated graphics, which are essential for demanding applications, coupled with a larger, higher-resolution screen that enhances visual workspace. The HP 14" Laptop, though lighter and more compact for portability, has less RAM, a less powerful processor, and more modest graphics capabilities, making it less optimal for intensive design tasks despite its adequate screen and general build quality.
Content Creation
7.6
7.0
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and HP 14" Laptop are both good for content creation, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is somewhat better.
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
6.8
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.3
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for software development, and content creation.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and the HP 14" Laptop screens have resolutions and panel types that suffice for everyday tasks and viewing documents, which is why they're adequate for general use. For engineering and design, the displays lack wide color gamuts necessary for precise color work, making them only fair for these purposes. When it comes to 3D and gaming, the slower refresh rates of these screens lead to less smooth visuals, which is less ideal for these fast-paced, visually intensive activities.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
6.0
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$500
$414
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a price of $500 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $414.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.2
5.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5620 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and the HP 14" Laptop are both equipped with integrated graphics, the Iris Xe and Vega 7 respectively, which provide moderate gaming and 3D capabilities but can't match the performance of dedicated gaming GPUs. They both have a maximum screen refresh rate of 60 Hz which is standard for casual use but less smooth than higher refresh rates desired for competitive gaming, and while their screens offer decent quality for everyday tasks, they might not provide the level of detail and color accuracy preferred by gaming enthusiasts.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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.
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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and the HP 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 16 5620 | HP 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $414 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 41 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 | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
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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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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