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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i involves balancing cost against features and performance. If you prioritize saving money and still need a capable device, the Dell Inspiron may be an appealing option. However, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offers a more powerful graphics card suitable for tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming. It also has a higher-resolution screen and better display refresh rate, which could enhance your viewing experience. Remember though, the higher capabilities come with a higher price tag. Additionally, their portability is similar, so your decision should be guided mostly by the performance needs and budget considerations. 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 IdeaPad Pro 5i
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.4
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.8
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630, with its respectable resolution and brightness, offers a pleasant visual experience for everyday tasks but lacks the wider color gamuts desired for engineering and design, limiting its color accuracy and depth. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i steps up with superior brightness and resolution, enhancing the experience for general use and providing adequate color ranges for professional design work, although still not top-tier. However, neither model supports the high refresh rates crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, potentially leading to less fluid motion and responsiveness in these scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$849
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i costs $950.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5630 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 excels in general use with a more powerful CPU, substantial RAM, and a solid-state drive coupled with silent operation and excellent heat management, making it reliable for continuous use, although at the expense of a less vibrant display and shorter battery life than the Lenovo. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offers a superior screen with higher resolution and better color coverage, complimented by a longer battery life and better portability, yet it might fall short on the quietness and heat management that the Dell provides.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.1
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i to be very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is regarded very good for engineering and design due to its high-resolution display with superior pixel density and color accuracy, alongside a more powerful Nvidia RTX GPU for graphics-intensive tasks. In comparison, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, while good, is fitted with an integrated Intel GPU and a lower-resolution screen, making it a bit less optimal for demanding engineering software and intricate design work, even though it offers a larger storage space. Both have capable CPUs and the same amount of RAM, but the Lenovo's screen and GPU provide an edge for specialized applications.
Content Creation
8.1
7.7
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5630 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.7
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
4.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1360P | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 75 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 | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 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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Brandon Hill | January 2024
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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