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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 offers a larger 16-inch screen and longer battery life, making it suitable for those who prefer a spacious display and less frequent charging. However, it is heavier, which could impact portability for those on the go. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is lighter and has a smaller 13.4-inch display, which enhances its portability, and it also includes features like a fingerprint reader and facial recognition for added security. Both laptops are similarly priced, have the same storage and RAM, and offer touchscreens with high-definition resolutions, yet the MSI might have a slight edge in build quality and color accuracy, which is important for tasks requiring precise visuals. Choose the Dell if you prefer a larger screen and more battery life for general use, or the MSI for better portability, security features, and display quality, which could benefit engineering and creative professionals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
- The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has no clear advantages over the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
- Good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625, with its fair screen quality, offers a basic display that adequately serves everyday tasks but lacks the color range for precise engineering and design work and the refresh rate demanded by gaming or 3D applications. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo with its good screen quality provides a sharper and brighter display, with better color accuracy for professional creative work, but it still falls short in refresh rate, which is crucial for a smooth gaming or 3D experience. Both laptops, however, will not satisfy users looking for the highest quality visuals in gaming or 3D modeling due to their limited refresh rates.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has 11 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
13.4in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$800
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a price of $800 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is favored for general use due to its larger screen, and adequate processing power with a CPU and RAM that handle everyday tasks efficiently, coupled with a respectable battery life. Meanwhile, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo shines with its superior portability, impressive battery life, and versatile 2-in-1 design, while its screen offers excellent color and brightness for a vivid display experience, though it has a slightly smaller screen size.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.3
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has an integrated AMD Vega 8 GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, which provides a fair gaming experience but may not handle high-end gaming smoothly. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo also offers fair gaming performance with its Intel Iris Xe graphics, but similar to the Dell, its gaming capabilities are limited by the standard screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.3
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is equipped with a Ryzen 7 CPU and Vega 8 GPU, making it suitable for engineering and design due to good processing and graphics capabilities, and its larger 16-inch IPS screen offers decent color coverage and resolution for design work.
Content Creation
7.6
7.5
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo 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
7.4
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 both have good 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 MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 16 5625 | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | August 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 11.82" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 8.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 517 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 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 Summit E13 Flip Evo
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Allen Ngo | April 2021
"MSI wants to prove that it can do more than just gaming laptops and the Summit E13 Flip is a great example of what the manufacturer is capable of especially in terms of aesthetics and performance. Normally for subnotebooks or convertibles, TDP and performance are often below average as makers want to meet slimmer designs and lower weight targets. The Summit manages to outperform others in its size class and category while still looking sleek and portable in the process. If you want a convertible that won't throttle significantly when under load, then this MSI will be one of the better options you can find."
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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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