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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're on a budget and prefer to save money, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 provides significant cost savings with capable performance for general use and multitasking. It has similar screen size and resolution, ample storage, and a good battery life. On the other hand, the Dell XPS 15, despite being more expensive, offers a more powerful processor, better graphics capabilities suited for 3D, machine learning, or gaming tasks, a slightly smaller but brighter and sharper display, and higher build quality. Both have good portability, but the XPS 15 is slightly lighter and comes with more ports, which could be convenient if you connect to multiple peripherals. Consider the XPS 15 if you need higher performance and premium features and don't mind the increased cost. If affordability is a priority and your tasks are not as demanding, the Inspiron 16 5630 should serve you well. 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 15.
Advantages of the Dell XPS 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
7.4
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
606.0 nits
The Dell XPS 15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and the Dell XPS 15 offer displays with good resolution and brightness, providing crisp and vibrant visuals suitable for everyday tasks such as web browsing, office work, and media consumption. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops have screens that cover a wide range of colors in gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which ensures that professionals in these fields can see accurate colors and fine details needed for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-paced action is common, the lower refresh rates of these laptops’ screens can result in less smooth motion, which is not ideal for those specific scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 15 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.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Dell XPS 15 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
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the Dell XPS 15 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
606.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Dell XPS 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both very good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 boasts ample storage, strong CPU performance for general tasks, integrated high-performance graphics, and silent operation, making it a versatile choice for everyday use with a respectable battery life. However, the Dell XPS 15 steps up with an even more powerful CPU, dedicated graphics, a higher capacity battery for prolonged usage, and superior build and speaker quality, all within a slightly more compact and portable frame, thoughtfully balancing high-end features for those seeking premium general-use performance.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.8
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.4/10
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
9.1/10
The Dell XPS 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 15 offers better performance for gaming and 3D applications primarily due to its superior GPU, the Intel Arc A370M, which is more capable than the Intel Iris Xe graphics in the Dell Inspiron 16 5630. While both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, the difference in GPU power and the slightly better quality of the XPS 15's display, reflected in its higher brightness and color coverage, contribute to its higher suitability for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.1
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 15 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 with a high-capacity SSD and integrated GPU is suitable for engineering tasks that require substantial storage and capable handling of graphics, matched with a quality screen; it is also lighter, enhancing portability, but produces less operational noise which might be preferable in quiet environments. The Dell XPS 15, despite having less storage, comes with a dedicated GPU and a significantly brighter and higher quality display, which is advantageous for detailed engineering work, plus better speakers and keyboard, although it comes with a slight tradeoff in weight and potentially more noise during operation.
Content Creation
8.1
8.3
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 15 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
8.1
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell XPS 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | Dell XPS 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 13.6'' x 9.1'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 4.21 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 13.57" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 9.06" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1360P | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 86 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 606 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Matthew Buzzi | May 2023
"The 2023 Dell XPS 15 is more or less exactly what you'd expect from the company flagship. Its fresh components deliver measurably superior power and longevity, while the machine's premium build and design remain intact. It may not be overly exciting, but XPS loyalists and upgraders should be more than happy."
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