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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is significantly less expensive and offers a solid battery life, lightweight design, and good portability scores, making it suitable for daily use and basic engineering work. However, the Gigabyte Aero 17, while more expensive, boasts higher performance suitable for intensive 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, driven by a powerful processor and high-end graphics card. It also provides superior screen quality with a higher resolution and color accuracy, although the larger screen size and weight make it less portable. This also impacts the Aero's battery life, which is shorter than the Dell's despite its larger battery. If your work involves graphics-intensive tasks and you need a premium display, and you're less concerned about budget and portability, the Aero is the better choice. If you prioritize lower cost, longer battery life, and ease of carrying, the Dell might be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers superior gaming and 3D performance compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, which are very important for smooth and detailed visuals. In contrast, the Dell's AMD integrated graphics and lower refresh rate screen may not deliver the same level of detail and fluidity in games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.1
8.8
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 offers solid performance for engineering and design tasks with its AMD processor and Vega 8 graphics, complemented by a decent screen; however, the Gigabyte Aero 17 boasts a more powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, along with a superior Mini LED display, making it better suited for more demanding engineering applications and design work that require high-quality visuals and intensive computation. While the Dell is more portable and operates quietly, the gigabyte's heavier weight is justified by its far better performance and screen quality, although it may come at a higher cost and with increased operating noise.
Content Creation
7.6
8.4
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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
9.2
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625, with fair overall screen quality, may have an adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but may lack the higher color accuracy crucial for engineering and design work. The Gigabyte Aero 17 stands out with its superior screen that likely provides a wider color gamut, appealing to professionals in engineering and design who need precise color representation for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their likely lower refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion and an immersive experience in fast-paced visual content.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 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
5.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.0
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
$2,071
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a price of $800 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to be very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is suitable for general use with an efficient processor, ample RAM, and a high-quality, moderately-sized IPS screen, which makes it portable and offers substantial battery life. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aero 17 also supports general use through its powerful CPU and RAM setup, coupled with a larger, high-resolution Mini LED screen, but it's more substantial in weight and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. Both laptops have sufficient storage and feature good-quality keyboards and speakers, with Gigabyte leading in display quality and Dell in heat management and operating noise.
Software Development
7.5
7.9
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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 Gigabyte Aero 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 16 5625 | Gigabyte Aero 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $2,071 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 15.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 9.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
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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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 Aero 17
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Mike Wobker | May 2021
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
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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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