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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is more budget-friendly and offers good performance for general use with decent battery life, making it suitable for tasks like web browsing, office productivity software, and media consumption. It's lighter and has a high portability score, which makes it easy to carry around. However, its performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks isn't as strong as the HP Omen 17. The HP Omen 17, on the other hand, is more expensive but packs a significantly more powerful processor and GPU, which translates to excellent performance in intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. It has a larger screen with a higher resolution and better display quality, but this also means it's heavier and has a lower portability score. It has a better battery capacity, but due to its high-performance hardware, the actual battery life during intensive use might still be limited. In conclusion, if you're looking for portability and general use with a tighter budget, the Dell is a strong option. Conversely, if you need a laptop with high performance for gaming or professional creative tasks and are willing to pay more and deal with less portability, the HP Omen 17 would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
9.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is only fair.
The HP Omen 17 outperforms the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 in gaming and 3D due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card and higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, compared to the Inspiron's Intel Iris Xe graphics and 60 Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the Omen's CPU is also more powerful and the screen has both higher resolution and brightness, contributing to its suitability for more intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.8
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good.
The HP Omen 17 delivers top-tier performance with its higher-end processor and superior GPU, making it exceptional for demanding engineering and design work, while also offering a sharper and brighter display which benefits visual tasks. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, although capable for general engineering applications with its adequate CPU, integrated graphics, and decent display, falls short for intensive tasks, plus it's lighter and slightly more portable, which might appeal to those who often carry their laptop around.
Screen Quality
6.2
7.9
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
If you prioritize a clear and vibrant display for everyday tasks, the HP Omen 17, with its superior resolution and brightness, outshines the Dell Inspiron 16 5620. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial, the HP's better coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB makes it more suitable than the Dell. However, neither laptop excels in Gaming and 3D because they both lack high refresh rates, which are important for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 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
6.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$500
$2,099
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a price of $500 and the HP Omen 17 costs $2,099.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 17 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is well-suited for general use due to its relatively light weight and silent operation alongside a capable CPU and sufficient RAM for everyday tasks, along with a good quality screen, while the HP Omen 17 offers a higher resolution display, more powerful CPU, and dedicated graphics card for more demanding applications but comes at the cost of reduced portability and battery life.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 17 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good.
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
7.7
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 17 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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 HP Omen 17 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 HP Omen 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5620 | HP Omen 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $2,099 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 15.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
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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Marc Herter | September 2022
"The HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
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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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