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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625, being significantly less expensive, offers good value for everyday use and general productivity tasks with respectable battery life and a fanless operation making it silent, although it has lower graphical performance which may not be fit for heavy gaming or intensive 3D applications. In contrast, the MSI GP66 Leopard, while more expensive, provides powerful performance suitable for gaming, engineering applications, and machine learning tasks, but it comes at the cost of portability due to its heavier weight and reduced battery life. It also has a high refresh rate screen that is beneficial for fast-paced gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI GP66 Leopard
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is only fair.
The MSI GP66 Leopard stands out for gaming and 3D due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card and high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, enhancing visual fluidity and rendering capabilities vital for intensive gaming. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, with its integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics and standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, provides a serviceable but less impressive gaming experience, suitable for less demanding games and general use.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.9
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI GP66 Leopard and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 are both good for engineering and design, though the MSI GP66 Leopard is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 suits engineering and design work with a capable AMD Ryzen processor, integrated Vega graphics, and a high-resolution 16-inch screen that offers a larger workspace, while being lighter and quieter, which benefits portability and work in noise-sensitive environments. By contrast, the MSI GP66 Leopard is equipped with a more powerful Intel i7 processor and an Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU, making it better for demanding engineering simulations and design tasks that require high-end graphics, at the expense of being heavier and louder, with reduced portability.
Screen Quality
6.2
7.5
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a better screen than the MSI GP66 Leopard for software development, while the MSI GP66 Leopard has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron's screen quality is fair because it offers adequate resolution and brightness with an average panel type, while the MSI GP66 Leopard displays more vibrant colors and clearer images, providing an overall better viewing experience. In engineering and design, the MSI stands out with its wider color gamuts, offering richer and more accurate colors that are essential for professional work. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops aren't ideal because high refresh rates, essential for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenes, are lacking in these models.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI GP66 Leopard 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
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has good portability, while the MSI GP66 Leopard has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.0
The MSI GP66 Leopard 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
$800
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a price of $800 and the MSI GP66 Leopard costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and MSI GP66 Leopard are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625, with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and touch-enabled IPS screen, is lightweight and has a longer-lasting battery, which enhances its portability and makes it suitable for general use, whereas the MSI GP66 Leopard, although heavier, boasts a high-performance Intel i7 CPU and an Nvidia RTX GPU, delivering exceptional power for demanding applications, but with a shorter battery life. While both laptops have ample RAM for smooth multitasking, their strengths lie in different areas: the Inspiron 16 5625 in everyday portability and battery life, and the GP66 Leopard in screen quality and performance suited for gaming and intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and MSI GP66 Leopard 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
7.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and MSI GP66 Leopard 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 MSI GP66 Leopard compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5625 | MSI GP66 Leopard |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
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."
MSI GP66 Leopard
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Christian Hintze | December 2021
"The MSI GP66 Leopard is a good budget high-performance gamer. The MSI also does a lot right outside of the pure performance despite it's low price. For example, the adaptive cooling system really surprised us positively, even in Extreme Performance Mode. And the display is not a budget panel either, but at least outshines the competition in terms of brightness. Of course, you also have to accept a few compromises in this price category. These include the Leopard's poor battery runtimes and the less than optimal build quality, which is also noticeable in the more complicated maintenance."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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