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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is less expensive and offers longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and light engineering tasks. Its larger 16-inch screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio is good for productivity. The Razer Blade 15, although more expensive, delivers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming, supported by a high-refresh-rate screen and powerful graphics. Both have 16 GB of RAM and suitable screens for engineering, but the Razer's better color accuracy and motion handling make it more suitable for tasks involving visuals. The Dell is slightly lighter and has a silent operation, while the Razer has a backlit RGB keyboard and a premium build, ideal for gaming and creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- 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
8.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
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
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is fair for gaming and 3D since it is equipped with an integrated Vega 8 GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, while the Razer Blade 15 stands out as very good because it houses a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti dedicated GPU and offers a high refresh rate of 240Hz, making for smoother visuals and better performance in graphic-intensive applications.
Engineering and Design
7.1
8.5
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is good.
The Razer Blade 15, with its high-end Intel CPU and powerful Nvidia GPU, is ideal for demanding engineering and design work and offers superior screen resolution and color representation compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5625, which has a capable but less powerful AMD CPU/GPU combination and lower screen resolution, making it sufficient but not optimal for such tasks.
Screen Quality
6.2
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron's screen is adequate for everyday tasks and offers sufficient detail and brightness for general use but may not provide the color range needed for precise engineering work or the high refresh rates that gaming and 3D applications benefit from. The Razer Blade's screen stands out with superior color accuracy and coverage, making it excellent for engineering and design tasks that require fidelity in color representation, though it still falls short for gaming and 3D due to its refresh rate limitations. While both laptops provide clear and sharp images, the Dell is more budget-friendly, and the Razer Blade is a premium option prioritizing professional creative work over high-end gaming experiences.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 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.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a price of $800 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 offers a balanced experience for general use with ample RAM, a capable AMD CPU, and a satisfactory IPS screen with good color coverage, all in a portable form factor with decent battery life. Meanwhile, the Razer Blade 15 steps up performance with a powerful Intel CPU and superior Nvidia GPU for demanding tasks, a high-resolution, high-refresh rate display that's excellent for multimedia, wrapped in a design that, while also portable, trades some battery life for its gaming-grade specifications. Both provide good keyboards and adequate storage, but the Razer Blade excels in speaker quality and has the added convenience of a backlit keyboard and better heat management.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 15 to be 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.
Software Development
7.5
7.7
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 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 Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5625 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i7-12800H | |
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 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
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 | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 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."
Razer Blade 15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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