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Updated January 12, 2024·
Considering your budget, the Lenovo V15 offers good value and it's significantly less expensive than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625. If cost is a primary concern, the Lenovo is a sensible choice. It has ample storage space and solid performance for everyday tasks. However, the Dell includes a more powerful processor and better integrated graphics, which may be preferred for more demanding applications such as photo editing or casual gaming. The Dell also boasts a superior build quality and a display with a higher resolution and better aspect ratio; this makes for sharper, more spacious screen real estate, beneficial for productivity. Be mindful that the Lenovo's display is not as high-quality and battery life is average, which might affect your experience if you require long periods of use away from power sources or need a screen with better color accuracy. In summary, choose the Lenovo V15 for essential tasks at a lower cost, but opt for the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 if you need better performance and a higher-quality display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 16 5625.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.1
6.3
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is considered better for engineering and design largely due to a more powerful CPU and superior integrated GPU, as well as better screen quality, which includes a larger 16-inch IPS display with higher brightness. In comparison, the Lenovo V15's less advanced CPU and integrated GPU, along with a smaller 15.6-inch TN screen with lower brightness, make it less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks.
Screen Quality
6.2
5.4
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 offers a balance in screen attributes such as resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general tasks and some engineering work, but its average refresh rate and color accuracy might not satisfy gamers or professional designers. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15's screen lacks in several key aspects including lower resolution, brightness, and narrower color gamuts, which results in an overall poor visual experience across all usage scenarios. For 3D applications and gaming, the slow refresh rate on both laptops can be a significant drawback, as it fails to provide the smooth visuals that these activities typically demand.
Cost
$800
$579
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a price of $800 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 offers a sizeable, high-quality IPS screen with a larger battery capacity which contributes to its suitability for general use, although it is slightly heavier than the Lenovo V15. The Lenovo V15, while having a larger storage and TN panel screen, compensates with better portability due to its lower weight, but both come equipped with sufficient RAM and capable CPUs for common tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has an integrated AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Vega 8 GPU and a 60Hz IPS screen, which contribute to a fair gaming and 3D experience by providing moderate graphics performance and a decent display quality. Meanwhile, the Lenovo V15 also offers a fair experience due to its AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 GPU and a 60Hz TN screen, though with slightly less powerful graphics capabilities and potentially lower screen quality compared to the IPS display of the Dell.
Content Creation
7.6
7.3
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Lenovo V15 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
7.1
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Lenovo V15 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
8.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
6.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5625 to have good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and the Lenovo V15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5625 | Lenovo V15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $579 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 9.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 231 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
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 V15
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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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