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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625, being less expensive, offers a good balance for general use and has a longer battery life which makes it more portable. It comes with a larger screen and a lower-power integrated graphics chip that's suitable for everyday tasks and some light gaming. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS66, while more costly, provides a significant boost in performance, especially for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming thanks to its powerful CPU and dedicated graphics card. However, this model has a shorter battery life, weighing slightly more, which impacts its portability. Consider the MSI if you need a laptop for intensive tasks and gaming or the Dell for general use and better battery life at a more affordable price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very 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
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS66 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its more capable Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a much higher screen refresh rate, enhancing visual fluidity and gaming performance, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is limited by its integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics and a standard refresh rate. The combination of stronger GPU performance and higher refresh rates in the MSI Stealth GS66 generally translates to improved gameplay experiences compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, which offers lower gaming and 3D capabilities due to its less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, but it may be a more cost-effective choice for less intensive use.
Engineering and Design
7.1
8.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS66 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS66 is rated higher for engineering and design use primarily because it comes with a more powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, which outperform the AMD Ryzen 7 and integrated Vega 8 graphics in the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, leading to significantly better performance in demanding engineering software and tasks. While both have high-quality IPS screens and sufficient RAM, the MSI also has a higher screen refresh rate and better coverage of color spaces, which is crucial for design accuracy; however, this comes at the cost of reduced battery life and portability compared to the Dell Inspiron.
Screen Quality
6.2
8.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS66 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron's screen provides an adequate viewing experience with decent resolution and brightness, making it suitable for browsing, video streaming, and document editing. In engineering and design, the MSI Stealth's display offers wider color coverage, necessary for precise color work, but both laptops may not meet the highest standards for professional color grading. However, neither laptop is ideal for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which results in less fluid motion and slower screen updates during fast-paced activities.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS66 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.
Build Quality
7.0
8.0
The MSI Stealth GS66 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
$1,799
$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 Stealth GS66 costs $1,799.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and MSI Stealth GS66 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625, with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor, ample RAM, and high-resolution touchscreen, ensures comfortable general use; its lighter weight and good battery life make it easy to carry around for everyday tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS66, while slightly heavier and with a bit shorter battery life, offers an Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, making it also suitable for general use, but with the added benefit of handling more graphics-intensive tasks if needed.
Content Creation
7.6
7.7
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS66 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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
7.5
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and MSI Stealth GS66 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and MSI Stealth GS66 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and the MSI Stealth GS66 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5625 | MSI Stealth GS66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $1,799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 9.65" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 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" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 4 | |
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 Stealth GS66
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Florian Glaser | February 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS66 is powerful enough for QHD. The Core i7-12700H and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti found in the 12UGS model that we tested run all modern games smoothly in the native QHD resolution. The 15-inch display is very fast with its 240 Hz refresh rate, and it also offers a great color space (almost 100% DCI-P3) on top of that, which should please gamers as well as content creators, although we would have still wished for a higher brightness. Case, input devices, and connectivity (Thunderbolt 4) are at a good level. However, among other things, the GS66 loses points due to the high temperature development in 3D mode and its poor webcam."
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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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