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Updated January 12, 2024·
If performance, especially in gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks, is a priority for you, the Lenovo Legion 5, with its Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card, would be a stronger choice than the Dell Inspiron 16. However, the Dell offers good value and dependable performance for general use and less intensive tasks with its AMD Vega 8 integrated graphics. The Lenovo Legion may have a heftier build and shorter battery life due to its focus on performance, whereas the Dell will be lighter and potentially more portable with potentially longer battery life, making it easier to use on the go. Keep in mind that the Dell may be more cost-effective, though investing in the Lenovo could yield better graphics performance for more demanding software and games. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- 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
7.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is only fair for gaming and 3D because it has an integrated GPU suitable for basic tasks, and its screen refreshes at a rate tailored more for general use, not fast-paced games. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" stands out as good for gaming and 3D since it is equipped with a powerful Nvidia dedicated GPU that excels in high-demand scenarios and has a high-refresh-rate screen that makes fast-moving images smoother.
Engineering and Design
7.1
8.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5, with its more powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and higher-resolution screen, is better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, which has an integrated AMD GPU and lower screen resolution.
Screen Quality
6.2
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a display that offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks but falls short in color range and refresh rate, making it less suitable for color-sensitive engineering work and high-speed gaming. Whereas, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" provides a higher quality display with better resolution, brightness, and wider color gamut, meeting the needs of engineering and design professionals, yet its lower refresh rate might not match the demands of competitive gaming where fluid motion is crucial. For a user focused on general productivity and professional design work, the Lenovo is a superior choice, but for a gaming enthusiast, neither laptop hits the mark in terms of 3D performance due to their lacking refresh rates.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.6
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$800
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a price of $800 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" costs $999.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is suited for general use with its adequate CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, a quality IPS screen for clear visuals, and a lighter weight combined with good battery life for portability, while also being quieter due to its fanless design.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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 Lenovo Legion 5 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5625 | Lenovo Legion 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 5.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 10.33" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
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."
Lenovo Legion 5 15"
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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