The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is slightly less expensive and has a larger 16-inch screen, which may be better for multitasking and productivity, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for travel. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 is a bit more expensive with a smaller 14-inch screen, however, it's lighter with longer battery life, making it more portable. Both have the same storage and RAM, but the Dell uses an AMD processor with integrated graphics, whereas the XPG uses an Intel processor with Iris Xe graphics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
Good for engineering and design
Very good speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2/10
6.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for software development, and content creation, while the XPG Xenia 14 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a sharp and vivid display for daily tasks or professional design work, the XPG Xenia 14 offers superior screen quality with better resolution and color range, which enhances viewing and color-intensive work. However, for high-end gaming or 3D modeling, neither laptop is ideal, as both have limited refresh rates, which can affect the smoothness and responsiveness of fast-paced visuals. The Dell Inspiron 16 5625, while suitable for basic needs, falls short for both specialized design applications and gaming due to its adequate but less impressive screen characteristics.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 has 10 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
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 offers a solid performance with its CPU and ample RAM for multitasking which is good for general use, along with a larger 16-inch screen with decent color coverage and a backlit keyboard. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14, while also providing good general performance, stands out with its exceptional portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, alongside a higher quality screen and a more portable 14-inch form factor.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
6.8/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5625 to be good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is suitable for engineering and design due to its capable AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated Vega 8 graphics, paired with a sizeable 16-inch screen offering good resolution and screen quality, though it's heavier which affects portability.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.4/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and XPG Xenia 14 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
7.5/10
7.2/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and XPG Xenia 14 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
7.0/10
7.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 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.
Cost
$800
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a price of $800 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
Get a great deal on the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 or the XPG Xenia 14
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.
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