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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize portability and lower cost, the MSI Modern 14 is a lighter option and typically less expensive. However, it has a smaller screen, a shorter battery life, and lower overall performance compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, which offers better performance and battery life, suitable for intensive tasks and engineering work. The Dell also has a larger screen which may improve productivity and comfort for long-term use, but is heavier and usually somewhat more expensive. Both devices are considered budget-friendly and come with similar storage and RAM, and neither is suitable for intensive gaming. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Modern 14
  • Very good portability

Key differences

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Screen Quality

6.2
Inspiron 16 5620
Modern 14
6.4
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
311.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a better screen than the MSI Modern 14 for software development, and content creation, while the MSI Modern 14 has a better screen for general use.

Battery

8.0 Hours
Inspiron 16 5620
Modern 14
6.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Modern 14 has 6 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Inspiron 16 5620
Modern 14
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Modern 14 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good portability.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.7
Inspiron 16 5620
Modern 14
7.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
311.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and MSI Modern 14 are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.2
Inspiron 16 5620
Modern 14
6.0
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
8.7/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and MSI Modern 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

7.0
Inspiron 16 5620
Modern 14
6.6
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5620 to be good for engineering and design, while the MSI Modern 14 is only fair.

Content Creation

7.6
Inspiron 16 5620
Modern 14
7.2
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and MSI Modern 14 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.5
Inspiron 16 5620
Modern 14
7.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and MSI Modern 14 are both good for software development.

Build Quality

7.0
Inspiron 16 5620
Modern 14
7.0
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and MSI Modern 14 both have good build quality.

Cost

$500
Inspiron 16 5620
Modern 14
$525
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The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a price of $500 and the MSI Modern 14 costs $525.

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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and the MSI Modern 14 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Inspiron 16 5620MSI Modern 14
Dell Inspiron 16 5620MSI Modern 14

GENERAL

Price
$500
$525
Release Date
January 1, 2022October 1, 2021
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68''12.7'' x 8.7'' x 0.63''
Weight
4.12 lbs3.08 lbs
Width
14.05"12.68"
Depth
9.92"8.74"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i5-1235UAMD Ryzen 5 7530U
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
21
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours6 Hours
Battery Capacity
54 Wh39 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 12001920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
265 nits311 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7/107/10
Portability Score
7.7/108.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
10/108.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/107/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
23
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
21
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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Dell Inspiron 16 5620

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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)."

MSI Modern 14

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Rtings

Alexander Tozzi, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | October 2023
"The MSI Modern 14 is okay for school use. It's very compact, so it's easy to carry around. It has a sharp display, a spacious keyboard, and a reasonably large touchpad. Its Intel 13th Gen CPU and integrated graphics can handle general productivity tasks like text processing and web browsing; however, don't expect to do anything intensive like 3D modeling or physics simulations. Unfortunately, the battery lasts less than five hours of light use, and the display doesn't get bright enough to combat glare."

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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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