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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 tends to be less expensive and is a budget-friendly option with moderate performance for general use and engineering tasks. It has a decent battery life but isn't the most portable due to its weight. The LG Ultra 16 is slightly more expensive, offering better battery life and is lighter, making it more portable. It also has a newer processor that's suitable for general tasks and engineering work. Neither laptop is designed for intensive gaming. Consider the Dell for a cost-effective solution or the LG for better portability and slightly improved performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.2
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and the LG Ultra 16 have similar screen quality.
For general use, the screen quality of both the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and LG Ultra 16 may be adequate because their resolutions and brightness levels allow for clear text and comfortable web browsing, but the panel types may not provide the widest viewing angles. In engineering and design, both laptops have fair screen quality as they can display a reasonable range of colors, but professionals who need highly accurate color representation may find them lacking due to limited color gamuts. When it comes to Gaming and 3D, the poor screen quality is due to their lower refresh rates, which result in less smooth motion, although their reasonable resolutions and panel types provide an acceptable visual experience for less demanding games.
Battery
8.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 16 has 17 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.
Cost
$500
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a price of $500 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and the LG Ultra 16 are both solid for general use due to their comparable screen quality, as they have similar IPS displays with excellent resolution and brightness, ensuring clear and vibrant visuals. However, the LG Ultra 16 has a significant edge in portability and battery life, making it an easy to carry device suitable for on-the-go use with longer unplugged power, while the Dell provides a just-decent battery life and is slightly heavier.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Ultra 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620's Intel Iris Xe graphics and the LG Ultra 16's AMD Vega 8 are integrated GPUs which provide modest gaming and 3D performance, suitable for less demanding games but not optimal for high-end gaming that benefits from more powerful, dedicated GPUs. Both laptops have similar 60Hz refresh rate screens, which is adequate for general use but not ideal for high-frame-rate gaming that requires faster refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.0
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Ultra 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and the LG Ultra 16 are well-suited for engineering and design due to their robust CPUs and ample RAM, which facilitate multitasking and complex computations. Both have high-quality IPS displays with good color accuracy, while the LG Ultra's advantage in battery life and lighter weight make it more portable for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
7.6
7.7
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 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
7.5
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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 LG Ultra 16 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 LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5620 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 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 | 1 | |
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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Sebastian Jentsch | October 2022
"Unlike the gram, the Ultra PC isn't designed to be as lightweight as possible. The 16-inch laptop is a whole 400 g (0.88 lb) heavier than its 16-inch gram counterpart partly because its chassis is not made of magnesium. Other than that, the Ultra PC seems like a copy of the gram – but with longer battery life, lower noise levels, and a clean, delicate look."
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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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