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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 offers a smaller, more compact design with a slightly higher resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio screen which is better suited for productivity due to more vertical screen space. It also has more RAM than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17", meaning it can handle more tasks at once. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 boasts a larger 17.3-inch screen, longer battery life, and includes a numeric keypad which the Dell does not. It is a bit heavier and offers a traditional 16:9 aspect ratio. Both have sufficient storage and similar built-in graphics, making them adequate for everyday use and light gaming, but neither is ideal for intensive gaming or heavy graphical tasks. Choose the Dell for more multitasking capability and portability or the Lenovo for a larger screen and longer use between charges. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 16 5620.
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.7
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" offers a larger, brighter display and higher resolution than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, making it better for tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, the Lenovo's richer color range provides better accuracy for professional photo editing and CAD applications, which require precise color representation. However, both laptops are not suitable for gaming and 3D applications because they lack high refresh rates, which are critical for smooth visuals in fast-paced games and 3D simulations.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has somewhat better portability.
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Cost
$500
$784
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a price of $500 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" costs $784.
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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
307.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620, with more RAM, is well-suited for multitasking and general use, featuring a high-quality screen and a portable design, but its battery life is limited compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17", which has a larger screen and longer battery life, making it a solid choice for general use despite having less RAM which could affect performance with multiple applications open.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
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
9.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is equipped with an Intel i5-1235U CPU and Iris Xe GPU, which offer a fair balance between gaming and 3D work within a limited budget, but they're not top-tier for high-end gaming due to moderate graphics processing power and no ray tracing capabilities. Similarly, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has an AMD Ryzen 5 5625U CPU with Vega 7 graphics, providing comparable general performance for games and 3D tasks, but the lack of a high-end dedicated GPU and advanced gaming features like ray tracing also limit its gaming potential.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.6
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
7.4
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
7.2
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.0
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5620 to have good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 16 5620 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $784 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 4.49 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 10.79" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 45 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 | 307 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
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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Alex Iliev | December 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" defies expectations. Indeed, it is just a minor upgrade over last year. However, this doesn’t make the laptop any less terrific. It’s got a great performance, courtesy of the Ryzen 5x25U processors. In addition, you get a pretty good battery life. Perhaps, the 2-hour decrease in video playback, compared to last year is not great, but still, 10 hours of Web browsing and 7 hours of video playback is okay for 17-inch notebooks."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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