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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 offers a lower price, better battery life, and a screen that's more geared towards productivity with a 16:10 aspect ratio, making it great for general business use and daily tasks. However, if you're looking at higher performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, despite being more expensive and heavier, comes with a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU and a high refresh rate screen, bringing more power and smoother visuals at the expense of shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is only fair.
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.
Engineering and Design
7.1
8.1
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is equipped with a competent processor and integrated graphics, suitable for engineering and design tasks, and offers a high-quality, high-resolution touchscreen for detailed work with a silent operation that can be a relief in quiet environments. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 boasts a more powerful CPU and a dedicated Nvidia GPU, crucial for more demanding engineering simulations and design work, and has a screen with a faster refresh rate, though it is heavier and less portable.
Screen Quality
6.2
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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's screen provides adequate brightness and resolution for daily tasks like browsing and document editing but lacks the wider color gamut necessary for professional engineering and design applications. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a display with higher brightness and better color accuracy, making it suitable for creatives who need more precise color representation, but it does not have the high refresh rates preferred for smooth 3D graphics and gaming experiences. Both laptops may struggle to deliver the optimal gaming and 3D experience due to their lower refresh rates, although their screen properties are well-suited for general use and professional creative work.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$800
$1,190
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a price of $800 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 costs $1,190.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is well-suited for general use due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, which contribute to better portability, while its screen has decent resolution and size for everyday tasks. The Gigabyte Aorus 7, on the other hand, offers a larger screen and more powerful graphics, but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable but better for tasks that require more graphical power.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 Aorus 7 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
7.4
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 Gigabyte Aorus 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5625 | Gigabyte Aorus 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $1,190 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i5-12500H | |
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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 99 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 | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 351 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
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 Aorus 7
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Matt Hanson | July 2020
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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