The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is a budget-friendly choice with good general use performance and a decent build. It weighs more and has a shorter battery life compared to the LG Gram 16, which may affect portability. The LG Gram 16 is pricier, but boasts a higher resolution and lighter build, making it extremely portable and offering longer battery life. Both have similar RAM and processors, suitable for everyday tasks. The LG's better screen can enhance multimedia experiences. Choose the Dell for savings and good all-around use, or invest in the LG for its superior display, portability, and extended battery life for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
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Advantages of the LG Gram 16
Good overall display quality
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Dell Inspiron's screen may not be as sharp or bright as the LG Gram, which could make the Gram more comfortable for everyday activities like browsing or document editing, whereas the Inspiron's screen might be less vibrant but still suitable for day-to-day tasks. For engineering and design, the LG Gram's better color accuracy and wider color gamut would provide more precise representations of work, important for tasks like photo editing or CAD work, whereas the Inspiron's fair color quality might suffice for less color-critical tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications where the speed of screen refresh is crucial, neither laptop's screen is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, despite any advantages in resolution or panel technology they might have for other uses.
Battery
8.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 16 has 15 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$500
$1,450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a price of $500 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
The LG Gram 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a solid processor and ample RAM, making it a reliable choice for general use, while its screen quality and battery life ensure satisfactory everyday performance. The LG Gram 16, on the other hand, offers not only a higher resolution display with better color coverage, enhancing visual experiences, but also superior portability and longer battery life, ideal for users who frequently work on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The LG Gram 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and the LG Gram 16 are considered fair for gaming and 3D because they both come with integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which offer moderate performance suitable for less demanding games and 3D applications. While they have decent processors with the Dell sporting an i5 and the LG an i7 variant, their screen refresh rates are capped at 60Hz, which is adequate for casual gaming but not ideal for high-frame-rate experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.5/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Gram 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is equipped with a capable CPU and sufficient RAM for demanding tasks, paired with an integrated GPU and a high-resolution screen suitable for design jobs, but it is relatively heavier which might affect portability. The LG Gram 16, while lighter and more portable with a higher battery life rating for extended usage, also offers a more powerful CPU and higher screen resolution, making it excellent for detailed engineering and design work, although it may come with less on-board storage than the Dell.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.8/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
7.5/10
7.9/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 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
7.0/10
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and LG Gram 16 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 LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
"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)."
"The LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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