If you prioritize a larger screen, a budget-friendly option, and a number pad on the keyboard for ease of data entry, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 may suit you well; however, it falls short in battery life and is heavier, affecting portability. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 costs more but offers a more powerful processor and graphics, better suited for gaming or demanding tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning; it also provides a higher-quality display and longer battery life, all packaged in a sleeker, more portable frame. The tradeoff comes down to how much you value performance and portability over a lower cost and a larger screen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5620's integrated Iris Xe graphics and a 60Hz display. Additionally, the Razer Blade 14's screen shows more vibrant colors as indicated by its broader color space coverage, which alongside its CPU, further enhances the gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
8.4/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 is favored for engineering and design due to its higher-performing CPU and GPU, which are essential for complex computations and graphics-heavy software used in such fields, complemented by a superior screen with greater resolution and color accuracy—important for detailed design work. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a quieter operation and is slightly more portable due to its lower weight, but it has less powerful components and a lower-quality display, making it less optimal for intensive engineering tasks, despite being adequate for general use.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.1/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
8.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a screen that's comfortable for everyday tasks due to its satisfactory resolution and brightness, but it may not render colors as accurately as needed for professional engineering and design work, and its lower refresh rate can hamper the gaming and 3D experience. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14's display, with its higher color accuracy, caters well to engineers and designers who require precise color representation for their work, while its very good overall screen quality enhances general use; however, its poor screen quality for gaming and 3D suggests a lower refresh rate which is less ideal for fast-paced visuals. It’s important for shoppers to consider what activities they prioritize, as a screen that excels in professional applications or general use may not necessarily provide the best experience for high-refresh-rate activities like gaming.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$500
$1,900
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a price of $500 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,900.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen processor and better graphics capability, which provide smooth performance for a range of tasks, while the higher screen resolution and larger storage capacity also contribute to a better overall experience compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5620. Additionally, the Razer Blade offers a longer battery life and is slightly more portable, which makes it more convenient for those who are frequently on the go.
Software Development
7.5/10
7.9/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 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.
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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and the Razer Blade 14 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)."
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor 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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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