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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a larger screen, a numeric keypad on the keyboard, and is a bit more expensive, making it suitable for users needing a bigger display and the convenience of a full keyboard for productivity tasks. It offers a decent balance of performance for general use, 3D tasks, and engineering work. In contrast, the Dell XPS 13 is lighter, more portable, has a higher-quality display, and provides better battery life, making it ideal for users who prioritize mobility and screen quality, such as traveling professionals or students. It's also slightly less expensive than the Inspiron, but it lacks a numeric keypad and is designed for general use rather than intensive engineering tasks or 3D modeling. Choose the Inspiron if you need the bigger screen and numerical input for your work, while the XPS 13 is better for those who value portability and screen quality within a similar price range. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
- The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13.
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
7.2
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
442.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell XPS 13 outshines the Inspiron for general use and engineering due to its superior panel type, resolution, and brightness, which ensures crisp and vibrant visuals crucial for everyday tasks and detailed design work. Additionally, the XPS 13 offers wider color gamuts, making it suitable for engineering and design tasks that demand accurate color representation. However, both models lack high refresh rates which are essential for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, marking them as subpar choices for those specific activities.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 13 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
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Dell XPS 13 has excellent portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Dell XPS 13 has very good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$800
$850
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a price of $800 and the Dell XPS 13 costs $850.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
442.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Dell XPS 13 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good for general use due to its combination of a solid CPU, ample RAM, and a large 16-inch screen that offers decent screen quality and brightness, although its larger size and weight reduce its portability compared to smaller laptops. On the other hand, the Dell XPS 13 also excels in general use with a high-performing CPU, the same amount of RAM, and a smaller, more portable 13.4-inch screen that has higher brightness and color accuracy, alongside a longer battery life but at a tradeoff of having a slightly smaller display and no numeric keypad compared to the Inspiron.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Dell XPS 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is fair for gaming and 3D due to its acceptable performance AMD Ryzen 7 integrated graphics but is limited by a standard 60Hz refresh rate, which isn’t ideal for fast-paced games that benefit from higher refresh rates. Similarly, the Dell XPS 13 also falls into the fair category for gaming and 3D work, with its Intel Iris Xe graphics providing comparable performance but again is hindered by the same 60Hz screen refresh rate, and while its smaller screen size makes it more portable, the smaller dimensions can detract from immersive gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 features an AMD Ryzen CPU and Vega 8 graphics, providing solid performance for engineering and design, alongside a larger 16-inch screen that offers a good resolution and screen quality for detailed work; however, its larger size and slightly heavier build affect portability. In contrast, the Dell XPS 13 carries an Intel i7 CPU with Iris Xe graphics and is known for its high portability due to its more compact 13.4-inch display and lighter weight, along with a superior screen resolution, making it an excellent choice for mobile professionals requiring power and high-quality visuals.
Content Creation
7.6
7.7
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Dell XPS 13 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 5625 and the Dell XPS 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5625 | Dell XPS 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $850 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 2.59 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 11.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 7.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i7-1250U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 51 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 | 442 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Dell Inspiron 16 5625
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Ultrabook Review
Derek Sullivan | January 2023
"I think there is fair value in the Inspiron 16 this year. Very little has changed with the laptop and my opinion hasn’t really changed either. In other words, I like it. Overall, I think the pros far outweigh the cons of this laptop and the price is certainly justifiable. I found this to be a great typer and I could potentially work all day on this machine, provided I don’t need a graphics card."
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The Verge
Monica Chen | April 2023
"In the past, the XPS 13 was a hands-down contender for the best laptop on the market. But the Apple-silicon MacBook has since barrelled onto the scene, and it wipes the floor with most of the ultraportable Windows laptops that cross my desk on a daily basis. This XPS is no exception. Compared to the M2 MacBook Air, battery life is worse."
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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.
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