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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 offers good general performance, a larger 16-inch display with a 16:10 ratio, which might be better for productivity, and it is lighter, which makes it more portable. If your priority is longer battery life and you engage in intensive gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the HP Omen 15 with a high-performance graphics card would be more suitable. The Omen also has better heat management and a higher screen refresh rate, which is great for fast-paced gaming. If cost is a consideration, the Dell is often significantly less expensive than the HP. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
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
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 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
7.9
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 are both good for engineering and design, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated Vega graphics, making it suitable for engineering and design, especially with its high-resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio touchscreen display which enhances productivity; however, it may not handle intensive 3D tasks as seamlessly as the HP Omen 15, which boasts a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor and an Nvidia RTX GPU, ideal for demanding engineering simulations and design work, but it's heavier and may not be as easily portable as the Dell.
Screen Quality
6.2
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 offers an adequate display for everyday tasks with sufficient resolution and brightness, but it may lack the wider color gamut needed for precise engineering and design work, and its refresh rate is not high enough to deliver the smooth visuals desired in gaming and 3D applications. The HP Omen 15, with its good screen quality, can handle the demands of general use and satisfies the color accuracy requirements for engineering and design, yet it also falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate that doesn't cater to the fluid motion these activities typically require. Both laptops will serve you well for general use and more color-critical tasks, but for the best gaming or 3D experience, you would likely need to look for a laptop with a higher refresh rate screen.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 15 has 10 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and HP Omen 15 both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 stands out for general use with its lightweight design and long battery life, complemented by a crisp, bright screen, and ample storage and RAM for everyday tasks. The HP Omen 15 offers a more powerful processor and superior graphics card, greater storage capacity, and longer-lasting battery, making it more suited for demanding applications, though it's heavier and less portable compared to the Dell.
Content Creation
7.6
7.8
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 HP Omen 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
7.6
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
8.5/10
The HP Omen 15 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.2
The HP Omen 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.
Cost
$800
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a price of $800 and the HP Omen 15 costs $800.
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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and the HP Omen 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5625 | HP Omen 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | December 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 14.1'' x 9.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 5.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 9.44" | |
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 | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 70.9 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 | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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."
HP Omen 15
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Florian Glaser | January 2021
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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