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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is usually less expensive than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and comes with a larger screen size, which could be better for productivity and watching media, but this also makes it less portable than the Lenovo. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, on the other hand, has a superior graphic card and a slightly higher battery capacity, making it more suitable for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming. Both laptops have similar RAM and touchscreens, but if your priority is performance for specialized tasks and you don't mind the higher price, the Lenovo might be more appropriate. If you prioritize a bigger screen and a lower price for everyday tasks, the Dell would be a more suitable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
- The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.7
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is equipped with a strong CPU and sizable RAM for multitasking and demanding software, while its built-in GPU handles moderate design work, and its high-quality screen suits detailed engineering visuals. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 boasts a superior dedicated GPU for more intensive graphical tasks, an even sharper and brighter screen ideal for engineering and design, and its more compact size strikes a balance between power for professional use and convenient portability.
Screen Quality
6.2
7.4
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When selecting a laptop for general use, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 stands out with a higher resolution and brighter display than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, making it more vibrant and easier on the eyes for everyday tasks. For engineering and design work, the Slim Pro 7 14 again takes the lead with better coverage of professional color gamuts, providing more accurate color representation which is crucial for detailed design work. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops are not ideal due to their lower refresh rates, but resolution and panel quality still give the Lenovo an edge for less demanding visual tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 Slim Pro 7 14 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$800
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a price of $800 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 outshines the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 in general use due to its higher screen resolution and greater battery capacity, which translate into a crisper display and longer use without charging. Furthermore, the Lenovo's more recent processor and additional GPU horsepower, coupled with a lighter weight and a more compact size, offer improved performance and portability, although the Dell's larger screen might be preferred for multitasking or users who favor a bigger display.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.7
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a higher refresh rate screen, making it better suited for gaming and 3D applications than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, which uses an integrated AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Vega 8 GPU and has a lower screen refresh rate.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be 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
7.8
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5625 | Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 12.9'' x 8.9'' x 0.61'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 12.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 8.92" | |
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 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 334 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
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Matthew S. Smith | May 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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