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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has quieter operation, better battery life, and a higher resolution screen which is great for productivity tasks, but it has a less powerful integrated graphics card compared to the Gigabyte A5, which means it won't perform as well for tasks that require significant graphical processing power. The Gigabyte A5, on the other hand, has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card making it more suitable for gaming, 3D applications, and other graphics-intensive tasks. However, the A5 is heavier making it less portable, and it offers less storage out of the box. Consider your primary use: if you prioritize gaming or heavy graphics work and don't mind the extra weight, the Gigabyte A5 would be a better fit; but if you're looking for a quieter machine with longer battery life for general use or productivity, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 would suit you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte A5 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.1
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5 delivers superior gaming and 3D performance mainly due to its Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, which outperforms the Intel Iris Xe graphics in the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, and it also boasts a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz compared to the Dell's 60Hz, providing smoother visuals in fast-paced scenes. Although they are similar in screen quality, the Gigabyte A5 is more geared towards gaming needs.
Content Creation
8.1
7.3
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte A5 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
7.9
7.0
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for software development, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A5 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte A5 has a better screen for general use, and gaming and AI.
For general use, both the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and the Gigabyte A5 offer screens with suitable resolution and brightness, providing clear and vivid displays for everyday tasks such as browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, both laptops deliver screens with wide color gamuts, ensuring that colors are represented accurately and consistently, which is crucial for professionals in these fields. However, both models fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals during fast-paced scenes or while working on motion-heavy projects.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Gigabyte A5 both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.3
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is well-suited for engineering and design tasks with a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and a quality integrated GPU, complemented by a large screen with high resolution and good color accuracy, though its portability and operating noise are moderate. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A5 also supports demanding engineering applications with a capable CPU, equivalent RAM, and a superior dedicated GPU, offering a smaller but faster-refreshing screen and solid build, but it falls short in screen resolution and is less portable due to its weight.
Build Quality
7.0
7.2
The Gigabyte A5 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$849
$830
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the Gigabyte A5 costs $830.
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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and the Gigabyte A5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | Gigabyte A5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $830 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.21" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1360P | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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