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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is more affordable and lighter, ideal for general use with good battery life, making it quite portable. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, while more expensive, offers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, and includes features like a higher refresh rate and resolution screen; however, it's heavier with a shorter battery life, thus less suited for frequent travel. The Dell has a touchscreen and is slightly more compact, whereas the MSI has a larger, more colorful non-touch display, better for gaming and creative work but at the cost of being bulkier and harder on the wallet. 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 Raider GE77Hx
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
8.7
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx outperforms the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 in gaming and 3D applications primarily due to its superior GPU (Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti as opposed to the integrated Vega 8 graphics on the Ryzen processor of the Dell) and a higher screen refresh rate of 240 Hz which is ideal for smooth gaming visuals compared to the Dell's 60 Hz. Moreover, the MSI's screen quality and resolution are better, complementing the high refresh rate for a more immersive gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
7.1
8.8
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 with an AMD CPU and integrated Vega GPU is a solid choice for engineering tasks, offering silent operation and a balance of performance and portability. The MSI Raider GE77Hx, however, steps up the performance significantly with a top-tier Intel CPU and Nvidia discrete GPU, better suited for the most demanding design and engineering software, at the cost of added weight and reduced portability.
Content Creation
7.6
8.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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.
Screen Quality
6.2
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 16 5625's screen provides adequate clarity and brightness for everyday activities like browsing and office work, whereas the MSI Raider GE77Hx offers a more vibrant and sharp display thanks to its higher resolution and brightness, enhancing the viewing experience substantially. In the realm of engineering and design, the MSI steps ahead with its superior color range covering professional color gamuts, which is critical for precise color work, but the Dell falls short as it doesn't fully support these wider color spaces. When it comes to 3D tasks and gaming, the MSI again lags behind despite its good resolution and panel type, because it lacks the high refresh rate which is essential for smooth motion rendering that these applications demand.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 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
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
$1,999
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a price of $800 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $1,999.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE77Hx to be very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625, with its efficient AMD Ryzen CPU and lighter weight, offers considerable portability and silent operation, suitable for everyday tasks, while its decent screen and battery life make it a reliable option for general use. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, equipped with a high-performance Intel CPU and superior Nvidia graphics, delivers excellent screen quality and handles more demanding applications smoothly, at the expense of being heavier and offering less battery life, making it less portable but more versatile for a variety of tasks beyond general use.
Software Development
7.5
7.9
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 16 5625 | MSI Raider GE77Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $1,999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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 Raider GE77Hx
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"The MSI Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
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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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