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Updated March 22, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is more budget-friendly and suitable for general use or business tasks, offering good value. If your focus is on performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the HP Omen Transcend 14, despite its higher price, has more power to handle those intensive tasks. It's also more portable, but this usually comes at the cost of shorter battery life. Consider how you prioritize cost, performance, and the need to carry the laptop around when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 likely boasts a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and better gaming performance, which are crucial for immersive gaming and 3D rendering. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, while sufficient for casual gaming, may have a lesser GPU and lower refresh rates, compromising on those peak gaming experiences yet still offering decent performance for less demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.5
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 typically offers a more powerful CPU, additional RAM, and a higher-end GPU compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, making it better suited for demanding engineering software and multitasking, which are crucial for design tasks; plus, it has a superior screen quality that benefits detailed visual work. While the Inspiron 16 5630 is also capable for engineering and design, it's generally more portable with a quieter operating noise, and it may have a decent keyboard and speakers, but falls short in raw performance compared to the HP Omen.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
When considering a laptop for general use, the Dell Inspiron offers satisfactory visuals with its resolution and brightness, but the HP Omen Transcend takes the lead with an even sharper and brighter display. For engineering and design tasks, both laptops present good image quality with their color ranges that cover professional color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation. However, neither is well-suited for gaming or 3D work due to their lower refresh rates, which limit smoothness and responsiveness in fast-paced visual content.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 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.
Cost
$849
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both very good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630, with its efficient CPU and ample RAM, offers smooth performance for everyday tasks, while the quality screen and battery life make it a solid choice for users who prioritize longevity and visual clarity. Conversely, the HP Omen Transcend 14, although still suitable for general use, leans towards portability and high-performance activities, with trade-offs being a potentially louder operating noise and heat generation, but still providing a reliable screen and decent battery life.
Content Creation
8.1
8.3
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 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
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 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
14.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.2
The HP Omen Transcend 14 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.
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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | HP Omen Transcend 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 3.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1360P | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 71 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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