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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option with adequate performance for everyday tasks, the Dell Inspiron might suit your needs, while the HP Spectre x360, being more expensive, offers a premium build with a flexible 2-in-1 design ideal for portability and versatility. The Spectre's higher cost is reflected in its potentially superior screen quality and a more stylish, compact form factor, making it a better fit if you prioritize aesthetics and the option to use your laptop as a tablet. However, if raw performance and value for money are your main concerns, the Dell could be the better option as it generally offers robust performance at a lower price point. Remember, with the Spectre x360, you're also paying a premium for its brand and design innovation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has no clear advantages over the HP Spectre x360.
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- 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
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
7.6
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
If you value crisp text and vibrant visuals for everyday tasks and professional design work, both the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and the HP Spectre x360 offer displays with good resolution and brightness, ensuring clear and comfortable viewing. However, for design and engineering, the HP Spectre x360 stands out with its superior color accuracy, displaying a wider range of colors that can be crucial for detailed and color-critical work. But if you're into fast-paced gaming or 3D modeling, neither of these laptops may satisfy you, as they lack the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion and swift frame changes, and they might not deliver the level of detail or responsiveness desired for those applications.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 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.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The HP Spectre x360 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 HP Spectre x360 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is praised for general use due to its powerful processor, ample RAM, and high quality IPS display, which together provide smooth multitasking and clear visuals, while maintaining good portability and battery life. The HP Spectre x360 stands out for similar reasons but adds the benefit of a 2-in-1 convertible design with a higher-resolution touchscreen, making it highly versatile for different use scenarios, albeit with a slight tradeoff in added weight and reduced general portability.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Spectre x360 is considered better for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 because it features a more powerful GPU and CPU, enhancing overall performance. While both laptops have similar screen refresh rates and quality, the superior processing capabilities of the HP Spectre x360 make it more suitable for demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.0
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers a balance between performance and affordability, with a solid CPU, ample RAM, and a decent GPU for engineering tasks, enhanced by its quiet operation and good screen quality, but with less storage than the HP Spectre x360.
Content Creation
8.1
8.2
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 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
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 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
16.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and HP Spectre x360 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and the HP Spectre x360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | HP Spectre x360 |
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'' | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 4.74 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 9.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1360P | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3072 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 406 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1440p | |
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 | 1 | |
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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Eric Grevstad | August 2022
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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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