The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
8.0/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.1/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 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
8.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
408.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro has 10 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
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 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
7.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 both have good build quality, though the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$500
$1,450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a price of $500 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro costs $1,450.
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Software Development
7.5/10
7.9/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 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 Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 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)."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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