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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and the HP 14" Laptop depends on your priorities. If you're looking for a device that provides more storage, a larger screen, and potentially better performance for demanding applications like video editing or 3D modeling, the Dell Inspiron may be the better choice. However, it's heavier and less portable than the HP, which could be an important factor if you travel frequently or prefer lightweight devices. On the other hand, the HP 14" Laptop is more affordable and offers greater portability, making it suitable for general use such as web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. It has less storage and a smaller screen, which may suffice if those aspects aren't critical to your needs. Assess your willingness to compromise on performance and features against the importance of price and portability before making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.2
6.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is better for general use due to its more capable CPU, larger amount of RAM, and higher screen quality, offering a display with greater brightness and color space coverage, which enhances viewing and multitasking experiences. In contrast, the HP 14" Laptop, while very portable and offering slightly better battery life, falls behind with a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and lower screen quality, making it less suitable for demanding tasks and less vibrant for multimedia consumption.
Gaming and AI
6.5
5.8
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
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
7.7
6.0
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is well-suited for engineering and design because it has a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a better GPU when compared to the HP 14" Laptop, which has a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and a less capable GPU. Furthermore, the Dell has a larger, higher-quality screen, both of which are critical for engineering tasks that require more screen real estate and detail, but the better performance comes at the cost of less portability in comparison to the lighter and more compact HP.
Content Creation
8.1
7.0
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for content creation, while the HP 14" Laptop 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
6.8
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.3
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630's screen offers sharp images and vibrant colors due to its high resolution and wide color coverage, making it suitable for engineering and design tasks that require color accuracy. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for Gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion representation is crucial. In contrast, the HP 14" Laptop has moderate screen quality with decent resolution and acceptable color production for everyday tasks and some engineering work, but it shares a similar shortfall for Gaming and 3D due to its unsuitable refresh rate.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
6.0
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$849
$414
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $414.
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Battery
8.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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.
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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and the HP 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | HP 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $414 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1360P | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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