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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 offers a balance of features at a typically lower price, with decent battery life and a brighter screen that might suit general use and light engineering work. It's lighter and slightly more portable, with a larger 16-inch screen and a 16:10 aspect ratio that's beneficial for productivity tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15, while usually costing more, might attract gamers or those involved in 3D work and machine learning due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and higher screen refresh rate. The MSI has additional gaming-oriented features like hardware ray tracing and is a more recent model, but it has less memory and a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for extended unplugged usage. Choose the Dell for general productivity and value, or the MSI for better gaming and graphics-intensive applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
7.7
7.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is favored for general use because it comes with more RAM which is critical for multitasking, a higher resolution screen for sharper image quality, and it is lighter and thinner, enhancing portability and ease of use.
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
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
6.5/10
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is only fair.
The MSI Bravo 15 is better for gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, which is crucial for smoother visuals in games and 3D applications; in contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 comes with an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a lower refresh rate of 60 Hz, which are less suited for demanding graphics tasks.
Software Development
7.5
6.8
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
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 is good for software development, while the MSI Bravo 15 is only fair.
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
267.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for software development, and content creation, while the MSI Bravo 15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron's balance of resolution, screen brightness, and panel type delivers satisfactory visuals suitable for everyday tasks, while the MSI Bravo 15 offers a superior viewing experience with higher brightness and clarity, enhancing the overall user experience. For engineering and design, the importance of color accuracy means both laptops' limited color gamuts make them less ideal, although the MSI may edge out slightly due to better panel specifications. When it comes to gaming and 3D, the low refresh rates on both models mean neither is optimized for fast-paced visuals, with the Dell further hindered by its basic screen specs.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Bravo 15 has 6 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$500
$862
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a price of $500 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.2
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI Bravo 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620, with its Intel i5 CPU and integrated Iris Xe graphics, is tailored for engineering and design due to its balance between processing power for software applications and efficient power usage for a better battery life, combined with a high-resolution 16-inch screen for clear visuals. In contrast, the MSI Bravo 15 offers a superior AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, making it more suitable for demanding engineering simulations and graphics-intensive design work, but with increased weight and less battery performance due to its focus on higher computing capabilities and a 15.6-inch screen designed for gaming.
Content Creation
7.6
7.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and MSI Bravo 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
6.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5620 to have good build quality, while the MSI Bravo 15 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 MSI Bravo 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5620 | MSI Bravo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $862 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 4.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 53.5 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 | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
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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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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Nikolay Palaozov | July 2023
"Overall, the MSI Bravo 15 C7U is a great gaming device for the masses that isn’t too pricey. The capable hardware (for the price range), the 144Hz display, and the comfortable keyboard are one of the things that should attract buyers who don’t want to spend a fortune on a new gaming laptop."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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