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Updated January 12, 2024·
Based on your interest in the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Lenovo Flex 5 16, consider that the Dell offers silent, fanless operation, suggesting it may be more suited for environments where noise is a concern. However, the Lenovo Flex 5 is a 2-in-1 convertible, which can be used as both a laptop and a tablet, offering greater versatility if you need a touch screen and tablet mode. The Dell tends to be more expensive, so if cost is a significant factor, the Lenovo may be the more budget-friendly option while still providing many features that could fulfill your needs. If screen real estate and a higher resolution are important, the Lenovo's display might appeal more to you, while the Dell's screen has a lower resolution. Finally, consider the device's weight if you plan on carrying it around often; the Lenovo is slightly heavier, which might impact its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 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.
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.2
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both good for engineering and design, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is equipped with a potent processor, plentiful RAM, and integrated graphics that support engineering tasks, as well as a good screen quality for design work; however, its portability and speaker quality are only average.
Content Creation
8.1
7.6
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 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.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 16 for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
Both the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 feature displays with resolutions and panel types that provide clarity and detail suitable for everyday tasks and professional design work, including accurate colors for tasks such as photo editing or CAD software. However, their screens lack the high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and working with 3D applications, where motion clarity and responsiveness are key. Additionally, while their panels offer good brightness for general usage and engineering purposes, gamers typically seek higher performance displays that these laptops do not provide.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 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.
Cost
$849
$779
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 costs $779.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.2
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both rated fair for gaming and 3D because each has integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics which offer moderate performance but can't match dedicated gaming GPUs, and both laptops have a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz which is adequate for casual gaming but not ideal for high frame rate or competitive scenarios. The CPU and screen quality of both devices are somewhat important too, contributing to the overall user experience but less so than the GPU and refresh rate for gaming-specific purposes.
Software Development
7.9
7.5
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both good for software development.
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
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | Lenovo Flex 5 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $779 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1360P | Intel i7-1255U | |
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 | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Andreas Osthoff | April 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a solidly equipped, 2-in-1 in the lower price segment. Performance is definitely sufficient for everyday tasks and in tests the battery proved itself to be very economical. That aside, there is a lot of standard fare on show and a search for real highlights ends in vain. The low color coverage and reflective display can be avoided by going for an optional 2.5K display but this also presumably results in poorer battery life. The cooling uses only one fan and leads to a raised temperature on one side of the device under load. Additionally, there is very loud fan noise, also under load or when gaming. On top of that, we also occasionally noticed electronic noises."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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