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Updated January 10, 2024·
For general use with a focus on portability and battery life, the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is a solid choice, and it's usually less expensive. It also offers a touchscreen with a higher resolution and is lighter in weight. In contrast, the Gigabyte A7 caters better to 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its more powerful graphics card, despite being heavier and having shorter battery life. The Gigabyte A7 includes an Ethernet port and additional display outputs, making it more suitable for engineering or gaming setups where multiple displays or wired Internet connections might be necessary. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.3
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A7 outperforms the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 in gaming and 3D tasks mainly because it has a superior Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, compared to the Dell Inspiron's integrated Vega 8 GPU and 60 Hz refresh rate. Screen quality and CPU are also factors, but the difference in GPU and refresh rate are the primary reasons the Gigabyte A7 is better suited for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.6
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 are both good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte A7 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 utilizes an AMD Ryzen 7 with integrated graphics, which is well-suited for engineering applications and offers decent performance for design work with a high-quality IPS display. In contrast, the Gigabyte A7 features a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, which offers superior performance in graphical tasks, making it more suited to design use where graphical workflows are more intensive, but it is heavier and thus less portable.
Software Development
7.5
7.0
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for software development, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.2
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte A7 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When selecting a laptop for general use, the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 provides an adequate visual experience with its fair resolution and brightness, but the Gigabyte A7 offers a sharper image and better visibility under various lighting conditions. For engineering and design tasks where color accuracy is crucial, the Gigabyte A7's adherence to wider color gamuts ensures more precise color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short on delivering the smooth visuals that a high refresh rate can provide, which is essential for fast-paced visuals and rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625, with its efficient processor and integrated graphics, is ideal for everyday tasks and can handle multitasking with ease, plus it has good battery life and is highly portable. The Gigabyte A7, on the other hand, packs a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics, making it suitable for more demanding applications and casual gaming, but it is heavier and has a slightly lower battery life, which might make it less convenient to carry around.
Content Creation
7.6
7.3
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Gigabyte A7 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.2
The Gigabyte A7 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.
Cost
$1,000
$940
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a price of $1,000 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and the Gigabyte A7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5625 | Gigabyte A7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $940 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 5.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 15.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 10.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Dell Inspiron 16 5625
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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."
Gigabyte A7
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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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