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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 typically costs somewhat less and offers a larger 16-inch screen, making it suitable for tasks that benefit from more screen real estate, such as productivity and media consumption. Its performance is adequate for general use, and it has a decent port selection. However, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, with a somewhat higher price, boasts a sharper and brighter display with touch capability, a higher resolution and refresh rate for smoother visuals, and is lighter and more compact, enhancing its portability. It also has better color coverage, making it great for creative work where color accuracy matters. Both have similar storage and RAM, but the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers better battery life and higher build quality, which may be significant if you're constantly on the move or prefer a sturdier laptop. If gaming or engineering software is a concern, neither are optimal, but they can handle entry-level tasks in those areas. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- Good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
7.7
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron's screen offers a balanced display suitable for everyday tasks and productivity software, emphasizing sharp images and adequate brightness, but it may not cover a wide color range crucial for precise engineering and graphic design work. The Lenovo IdeaPad's screen shines in providing vibrant colors and sharp details, making it a great fit for professionals who prioritize color accuracy for creative tasks. However, both laptops' screens lack high refresh rates, which means that despite their respective qualities for other tasks, neither is ideal for the smooth visuals required by high-end gaming or intensive 3D applications.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
7.8
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$500
$799
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a price of $500 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for general use.
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.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620's gaming and 3D capabilities are limited by its standard screen refresh rate and integrated graphics, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals but also relies on integrated graphics which are less powerful than dedicated gaming GPUs. Both laptops have screens with good quality and capable CPUs, but their integrated GPUs are not optimal for high-end gaming or intensive 3D work, with the IdeaPad gaining a slight edge due to a more fluid display.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.0
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 boasts a sizable screen with good color coverage and a robust build, leading to reliable performance for engineering and design tasks; its larger size and weight, however, might make it less portable than alternatives. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, with a higher resolution display, better screen color accuracy, and it being lighter, offers excellent visuals and easier portability, making it well-suited for design professionals who prioritize mobility and top-tier screen quality.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
7.3
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
8.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 16 5620 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 3.04 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 12.29" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | Intel i5-11300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 60.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 395 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
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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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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