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Updated January 12, 2024·
To make an informed decision, consider the following: If you prioritize a lower cost and a machine that can handle everyday tasks such as web browsing, word processing, and video streaming, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 may suit your needs well. However, if you're looking for better performance in gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks and are willing to spend a bit more, the HP Victus 15 is likely a better fit due to its more powerful hardware tailored for such demands. Keep in mind that more performance-focused laptops like the HP Victus 15 may also have shorter battery life and be heavier, which detracts from portability. Conversely, the Dell Inspiron might offer a better balance between battery life and portability, but it won't match the Victus in performance-driven scenarios. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Good for engineering and design
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 16 5620.
Key differences
Software Development
7.5
7.0
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and HP Victus 15 are both good for software development, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is somewhat better.
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
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for software development, and content creation, while the HP Victus 15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620's screen, with modest resolution and brightness, is adequate for tasks like web browsing and document editing, but it lacks the wider color gamut necessary for precise engineering and design work. The HP Victus 15, on the other hand, offers better resolution and brightness, enhancing the viewing experience for everyday tasks, yet it also falls short for professional design applications that require accurate color representation. Neither is ideal for gaming or 3D modeling as they have lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and slower screen updates during fast-paced scenes or animations.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Victus 15 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
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and HP Victus 15 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
$575
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a price of $500 and the HP Victus 15 costs $575.
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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
262.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good for general use because it has a mid-range CPU, sufficient RAM, and a quality IPS screen, while being lighter and slimmer for better portability and offers a silent operation with its fanless design. The HP Victus 15, despite its heavier build, delivers solid general-use capability with a more powerful CPU, dedicated graphics card, and a high-refresh rate screen, but it has less RAM which could affect multitasking performance.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
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
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is equipped with an integrated Intel GPU and a standard screen refresh rate ensuring basic gaming and 3D capabilities, suitable for casual gaming. In contrast, the HP Victus 15 features a dedicated Nvidia GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which makes it better suited for more serious gaming and smoother 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.7
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5620 to be good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is equipped with a decent CPU and integrated graphics, suitable for engineering and design tasks requiring a balance between performance and power efficiency, paired with a high-resolution screen enhancing visual clarity.
Content Creation
7.6
7.2
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
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 Victus 15 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The HP Victus 15 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 Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5620 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $575 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 52.5 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 262 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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Dell Inspiron 16 5620
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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)."
HP Victus 15
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
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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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