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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 may appeal to users prioritizing battery life, touch screen capability, and a 16:10 screen aspect ratio that provides more vertical space, suitable for general use and productivity tasks. Additionally, its keyboard has a number pad and is backlit, enhancing usability in low light conditions. On the other hand, the Gigabyte G5, with its Intel i5 processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, is particularly adept at handling 3D rendering, machine learning tasks, and gaming, thanks to its higher 3D and machine learning performance and suitability for intensive gaming. However, its touchpad and battery life fall short compared to the Dell Inspiron. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
- Good for software development
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
7.7
7.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is well-suited for general use, offering a balance between CPU and RAM efficiency, a high-quality screen, extended battery life, and a well-managed heat and noise level, providing a quieter experience. Conversely, the Gigabyte G5, despite its stronger GPU, is less favorable for general use due to its lower RAM, which could impact multitasking performance, a less vibrant screen, and shorter battery life, which coupled with its gaming-oriented hardware might generate more heat and noise.
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.3
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
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 G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is only fair.
The Gigabyte G5 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, whereas the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, while capable with its integrated AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Vega 8 graphics, is limited by its lower 60Hz refresh rate, making it less optimal for these tasks.
Software Development
7.5
6.8
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good for software development, while the Gigabyte G5 is only fair.
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
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte G5 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
In general use, screen quality is influenced by factors like resolution and brightness; a lower resolution or dimmer display may make the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Gigabyte G5 seem fair rather than excellent. For engineering and design, accurate color representation is crucial, and if these laptops have limited coverage of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces, the screen quality would be considered only fair. When dealing with 3D tasks and gaming, a screen’s refresh rate is most critical for smooth motion rendering; if these laptops have modest refresh rates, their screen quality would not be ideal for these activities.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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.
Cost
$800
$868
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a price of $800 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.6
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.6
7.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Gigabyte G5 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Gigabyte G5 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.2
The Gigabyte G5 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 G5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5625 | Gigabyte G5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $868 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 9.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
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 | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
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 G5
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | April 2023
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
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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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