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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630, being less expensive, is likely suitable for everyday tasks and offers a larger screen, which could be beneficial for multitasking or media consumption. On the other hand, the Dell XPS 13 Plus typically commands a higher price due to its premium build quality, higher performance, and portability with its smaller and lighter design. If you prioritize a sleek machine for travel and require more power for demanding applications, the XPS 13 Plus may be worth the extra cost. If budget is a primary concern and you appreciate a larger display for work or entertainment, the Inspiron 16 5630 could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.2
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus outshines the Inspiron 16 5630 in engineering and design with double the RAM, a higher resolution OLED touchscreen, and a lighter, more compact form, making it more portable and offering superior screen quality. However, the Inspiron 16 5630, with a larger screen and a dedicated number pad, may benefit productivity in specific engineering tasks, despite having less RAM and a lower resolution IPS screen.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630's screen works well for general use and engineering due to a balance of resolution and brightness, delivering clear images and vivid colors, which are crucial for these tasks. The Dell XPS 13 Plus steps up with even higher resolution and enhanced brightness, alongside extensive color coverage, making it ideal for precise engineering and design work where color accuracy is key. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications as they lack the high refresh rates desired for smooth motion and fast-paced graphics.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
13.4in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$849
$1,849
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus costs $1,849.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.4
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both very good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is suitable for general use with its large screen, ample storage, and a solid CPU that can handle everyday tasks effectively, but it is less portable due to its size and has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the Dell XPS 13 Plus excels in general use due to its high-quality OLED screen, powerful CPU, and more RAM, which enhances multitasking capabilities; moreover, it offers greater portability with its smaller size and longer battery life, despite a higher price point.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.4
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers better gaming and 3D capabilities compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 due to its superior screen quality, including higher resolution and better color range, alongside its more powerful GPU. Despite both having the same screen refresh rate, the higher resolution and advanced OLED display on the XPS might provide a more immersive experience for gaming and 3D applications.
Content Creation
8.1
8.3
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both very 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
7.9
8.3
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 13 Plus to be very good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.
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 5630 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | Dell XPS 13 Plus |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $1,849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 2.71 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 11.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 7.84" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1360P | Intel i7-1280P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 374 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older 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.
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