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Updated January 16, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is a good choice if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option that provides decent performance for everyday tasks and light productivity. It has a slightly larger screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio which might be better for work involving more vertical space, like reading or coding. The MSI Thin GF63, despite being more expensive, offers a faster processor and a dedicated graphics card, making it particularly suitable for more demanding tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, gaming, and video editing. The MSI also features a higher refresh rate display, beneficial for gaming. The Dell prioritizes cost savings and battery life over the higher performance and gaming capabilities that the MSI provides, with the latter also likely being slightly less portable due to its gaming-oriented design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
- The MSI Thin GF63 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 16 5620.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
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
8.0/10
The MSI Thin GF63 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Thin GF63 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a lower-tier internal graphics chip and a standard screen refresh rate, making it less suitable for high-end gaming and 3D applications, whereas the MSI Thin GF63 is equipped with a dedicated high-performance graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate which are very important for gaming and enable smoother and more detailed visual performance.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.5
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Thin GF63 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for engineering and design, though the MSI Thin GF63 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is suited for engineering and design due to its 16 GB of RAM and capable integrated graphics, supported by a screen with a higher resolution and aspect ratio, which is beneficial for multitasking and detailed work. In contrast, the MSI Thin GF63 provides a stronger CPU, dedicated Nvidia graphics, and a display with a much higher contrast ratio and refresh rate, enhancing performance in applications that require intensive graphics processing, although with a slightly smaller and less color-accurate screen.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a better screen than the MSI Thin GF63 for software development, and content creation, while the MSI Thin GF63 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, a laptop with a fair screen quality like the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 or MSI Thin GF63, will provide adequate panel type, resolution, and brightness for daily tasks such as browsing and streaming but may lack the vibrancy and clarity found in higher-end displays. In engineering and design, where color accuracy is crucial, both laptops offer fair screen quality, meaning they cover a reasonable range of color gamuts, but professionals might find them less precise compared to laptops with premium screens. When it comes to gaming and 3D work, the importance of a high refresh rate is paramount for smooth visuals; with only fair screen quality, the Dell Inspiron and MSI Thin GF63 might not offer the fluidity or detail that advanced gaming and 3D applications demand.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Thin GF63 has 4.5 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.
Cost
$500
$1,150
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a price of $500 and the MSI Thin GF63 costs $1,150.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.4
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is equipped with an efficient CPU and ample RAM, making it responsive for general use, while its larger screen with higher resolution and aspect ratio offers comfortable viewing for a variety of tasks. The MSI Thin GF63, although similar in RAM and also featuring a capable CPU for general tasks, stands out with its superior gaming-grade graphics and slightly better battery life but has a standard screen aspect ratio and lower screen resolution, which might be less ideal for productivity tasks that benefit from more vertical screen space.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
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 Thin GF63 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
7.2
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
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 Thin GF63 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
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and MSI Thin GF63 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 MSI Thin GF63 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5620 | MSI Thin GF63 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 51 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 | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 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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Charles Jeffries | November 2022
"The MSI GF63 Thin 11SC can be an admirable value for gamers and power users on a minimal budget. For just $599 as reviewed in its base model, its Intel Core i5 H-class processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics perform much better than low-wattage CPUs and integrated graphics. That said, this is a light-class gaming laptop. Low scores in our demanding gaming benchmarks indicate using lower visual-quality settings will be required for playable performance."
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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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