The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 offers a lower price, longer battery life, and a slightly larger screen. It's lighter, more portable, and has a number pad on its keyboard. However, the Eluktronics RP-15 has a more powerful main processor and graphics card, making it better suited for 3D rendering, machine learning, intensive gaming, and engineering tasks. With a higher resolution display and better color accuracy, it's also more suitable for creative work. Keep in mind that the RP-15 is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less convenient for frequent travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
Good portability
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
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
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is only fair.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its higher-end Nvidia RTX GPU and a screen with a higher refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and better performance in graphics-intensive applications than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625's integrated AMD Vega GPU and lower refresh rate display. Although the Dell may have a quality screen and capable CPU, the GPU and refresh rate are more critical for such tasks, making the Eluktronics a preferred choice for gamers and professionals in 3D fields.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
8.2/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15's higher screen resolution, faster main processor, and superior GPU make it very suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, although still capable with decent RAM and its own capable processor and integrated graphics, offers a quieter, potentially more comfortable working experience due to its fanless operation.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
8.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a display that provides adequate resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and some professional work, but its limited color range and lower refresh rate may not suit the vivid detail required for high-end design tasks or the smooth visuals demanded by modern gaming. On the other hand, the Eluktronics RP-15 boasts a screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, ideal for designers and engineers needing precise color representation, yet its poorer refresh rate makes it less optimal for playing fast-paced games where screen refreshes quickly matter. Both laptops, while fine for general and professional use, fall short for gaming enthusiasts who prioritize high refresh rates for a smoother visual experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 hours of battery life. The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$800
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a price of $800 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625, with its efficient processor and sufficient RAM, offers reliable performance for everyday tasks, and its good battery life paired with a lightweight design adds to its portability, making it well-suited for general use. On the other hand, the Eluktronics RP-15 packs a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics, which along with its high-quality screen and adequate RAM, allows it to handle more demanding applications while still supporting general use; however, it is slightly heavier and with marginally better battery life, which may affect portability for some users.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-15 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
7.5/10
7.4/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Eluktronics RP-15 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.2/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
"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."
"To conclude, I’m genuinely impressed with Eluktronics and what they have been able to deliver with the RP-15. You see this is all about maximizing performance, cooling, and giving users the most flexible I/O, and then wrapping it into a chassis that doesn’t feel super cheap. Let’s also not forget the price point, I think they have really nailed it in that department."
Get a great deal on the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 or the Eluktronics RP-15
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 Eluktronics
Eluktronics is a relatively new American gaming laptop company, founded in 2011. They are a reseller for the Taiwanese brand Clevo, who manufacture laptops exclusively and ship them to resellers like Eluktronics who customize them. Eluktronics laptops generally have great hardware specifications for the money, including the CPU, GPU, and RAM. They also feature a relatively clean design by gaming laptop standards, with few logos and discreet colors.
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