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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 typically offers a larger screen and longer battery life, making it suitable for media consumption and longer work sessions unplugged, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, despite its slightly higher price, has a higher resolution display, which is better for professionals in need of detail like graphic designers. The Dell is powered by an AMD processor with integrated graphics that are competent for everyday tasks, whereas the Lenovo's Intel CPU and Iris Xe graphics may offer an edge for certain applications and light gaming. If portability is a priority, the Lenovo is lighter and might be a more convenient travel companion. The Lenovo also comes with additional features such as a backlit keyboard and fingerprint reader, adding convenience and security. Choose the Dell for its larger display and battery life at a lower cost, or the Lenovo for its higher resolution screen, lighter weight, and additional features at a somewhat higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- Good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
7.7
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 offers a decent resolution and acceptable levels of brightness, maintaining readability and clarity for everyday tasks such as browsing and document editing, but it may not have the wide color gamut required for precision work in engineering and design. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, with its high resolution and superior brightness, provides sharp and vivid imagery for critical work that involves detailed graphics or color-sensitive projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less smooth visuals and potentially impact the immersive experience in fast-paced scenarios.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.8
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is well-suited for general use with its sizable screen, robust CPU and RAM for multitasking, and silent operation, but it's heavier and larger, affecting its portability. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, conversely, offers a superior screen resolution, a more compact and lighter form for easy carrying, and slightly longer battery life, but its higher performance components may generate more heat and noise.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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
7.0
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen CPU and Vega 8 GPU, making it capable for design tasks, and its 16-inch screen with decent resolution and color coverage suits engineering work well. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro comes with an Intel i5 CPU and Iris Xe graphics, which are also suitable for engineering, and boasts a higher-resolution 14-inch display, which makes it more portable while offering excellent color accuracy for design-related tasks.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
7.3
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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
$799
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a price of $800 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 16 5625 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 3.04 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 12.29" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i5-11300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 60.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 395 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
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."
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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