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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is more budget-friendly and offers a larger 16-inch display, which may be preferable for productivity tasks but impacts portability. It's well-suited for general use and has a number pad on the keyboard, but it is heavier and has a lower display pixel density. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13 is priced higher, has a superior build quality, and its smaller 13.4-inch touchscreen display is sharper with better color accuracy; it is more portable and has a higher battery life, making it a strong contender for those who require mobility and premium features. Both laptops have similar storage and RAM, and their performance for general use is good, but they are not ideal for intensive gaming or engineering applications; they're equipped with integrated graphics that are fine for casual 3D tasks but not for heavy machine learning or gaming tasks. If cost is less of a concern and you value a more compact and higher-quality build with a better display and longer battery life, the Razer Book 13 is the better choice; however, if you're seeking a larger screen and a more affordable option, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 would be the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 provides an adequate display with respectable resolution and brightness for routine tasks, but for engineering and design, the color accuracy may not be as high as desired by professionals due to limited color gamut coverage. The Razer Book 13 offers a sharper and brighter display suitable for general use and design tasks, with better color representation to meet the precision needs of engineering and creative work. However, both laptops have screens with lower refresh rates, making them less ideal for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother motion from a higher refresh rate is a key factor for optimal performance.
Battery
8.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a price of $500 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Razer Book 13 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Razer Book 13 are both equipped with solid CPUs and RAM, ensuring smooth performance for everyday tasks, while their high-quality IPS screens offer good viewing experiences for general use. The Inspiron 16 5620 offers a larger screen which might appeal to users preferring a more spacious display, but the Razer Book 13 leads in portability with its more compact size and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go users.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and the Razer Book 13 provide a fair gaming and 3D experience because both laptops are equipped with integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics rather than more performance-intensive discrete graphics cards, and their screen refresh rates are capped at a standard 60Hz, which is adequate but not ideal for fast-paced gaming. Additionally, the Inspiron 16 5620 offers an Intel i5 CPU and the Razer Book 13 an Intel i7, suggesting a somewhat better performance for the Razer in demanding tasks, though both come with quality IPS displays with standard resolution.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Book 13 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 offers a suitable CPU and ample RAM for engineering tasks, complemented by a larger screen with good quality, which is beneficial for design work, while the Razer Book 13, although slightly less powerful in CPU, maintains comparable RAM and GPU performance and offers superior portability and higher-quality build, appealing to users needing mobility without compromising on key engineering and design capabilities.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 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
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 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 Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5620 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
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 | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 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 | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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