The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 may be a better choice if you are looking for a more affordable option that is lighter and offers decent battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use and general tasks. However, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro, while more expensive and heavier, provides much higher performance with a more powerful processor and graphics card, larger storage, and more memory, which would be advantageous for gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive engineering work. The Lenovo also has a better display with a higher resolution and refresh rate, which can enhance the visual experience for entertainment and professional creative work but may contribute to shorter battery life compared to the Dell. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is considered good for general use as it balances competent performance with a lighter weight for better portability and satisfactory battery life, but it has lower screen quality and less power than some alternatives. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is considered very good for general use due to its higher-quality display, more powerful CPU, and greater RAM capacity, although it comes at the cost of reduced portability and shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a less powerful integrated GPU and a lower screen refresh rate which makes it fair for gaming and 3D tasks, whereas the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i boasts a high-end dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU and a much higher screen refresh rate, enhancing its performance for gaming and 3D to be excellent.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
9.3/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i outshines the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 for engineering and design due to its superior CPU (Intel i9 vs. AMD Ryzen 7), double the RAM, more powerful GPU (Nvidia RTX 4080 vs. integrated AMD graphics), and a higher resolution screen, which is pivotal for detailed graphics work. However, the Dell Inspiron offers a much quieter and lighter experience, which can be beneficial for those who value portability and low operating noise but at the cost of lesser raw performance and less sharp screen quality.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.5/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good.
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
7.5/10
8.2/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good.
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
6.2/10
8.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron's screen provides an adequate visual experience for general activities and engineering thanks to its resolution and brightness, but it may not cover the wider color gamuts that professionals require. The Lenovo Legion Pro, with high resolution and brightness, excels in color accuracy, making it suitable for detailed engineering and design work. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D tasks, as they lack the high refresh rate necessary for smooth, responsive visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has very good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i costs $2,499.
"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."
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
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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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