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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is a more portable option with a smaller, higher resolution screen and longer battery life, which makes it suitable for on-the-go use. It's also quieter and has a slightly better general use performance. On the other hand, the HP 17" Laptop provides a larger screen and superior color coverage, enhancing the experience for creative tasks or entertainment. However, its larger size makes it less portable, and it has a shorter battery life. Both laptops offer similar processing power and memory, making them adequate for everyday tasks and light engineering work. The HP might be better suited for visual tasks due to its larger display and better color accuracy, but the Dell is more travel-friendly and better for extended use without charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
- The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 16 5620.
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.6
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for software development, and content creation, while the HP 17" Laptop has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and HP 17" Laptop offer displays that are suitable for general tasks with acceptable resolution and brightness, but the panels may not be top-tier, impacting overall clarity and viewability. For engineering and design, the same screens may lack the wide color gamuts necessary for precise color work, limiting their effectiveness for professionals in those fields. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the importance of a high refresh rate for smooth motion is not addressed by these laptops, and moderate resolutions and panel types may not provide the crispness and responsiveness desired by enthusiasts.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 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
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and HP 17" Laptop both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has somewhat better 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 17" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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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
287.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and HP 17" Laptop are both suitable for general use; the Dell offers slightly better battery life while the HP provides a larger screen size but at the expense of some battery performance. Both laptops come with similar CPU and RAM, ensuring good processing power and multitasking capabilities, while their screen quality is adequate for everyday tasks; however, the Dell is more portable due to its smaller size and lower weight, which might appeal to those prioritizing mobility.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
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
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and HP 17" Laptop are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620, with its Intel Iris Xe graphics and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, provide fair gaming and 3D performance largely due to their integrated GPUs which are sufficient for casual gaming, but not ideal for high-end gaming or intensive 3D work. Additionally, their standard refresh rates support basic play but don't offer the smoother visuals that higher rates offer, which are preferred for fast-paced games or high-detail 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.8
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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 HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
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
7.2
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and HP 17" Laptop 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
7.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and HP 17" Laptop 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.
Cost
$500
$510
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a price of $500 and the HP 17" Laptop costs $510.
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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and the HP 17" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5620 | HP 17" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $510 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 15.8'' x 10.2'' x 0.81'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 4.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 15.78" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 41 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 287 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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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Francisco Lahoz | November 2022
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."
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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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