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Updated January 12, 2024·
If price is a major consideration and general use is your focus, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 may serve your needs well at a lower cost. However, if you're involved in gaming or use demanding applications for 3D rendering, machine learning, or other intensive tasks, the Lenovo Legion 7 may justify its higher price with significantly better performance. The Legion 7's gaming-oriented features typically include stronger graphics capabilities and faster refresh rates. Remember, though, that gaming laptops like the Legion 7 are often heavier and may offer shorter battery life compared to the more lightweight and energy-efficient Inspiron, which could be more convenient for users on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.8
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 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.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.2
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good for engineering and design due to its capable CPU and integrated Iris Xe graphics, but the Lenovo Legion 7 is very good for these tasks because it has a more powerful CPU and a superior dedicated GPU, which is crucial for demanding engineering software and 3D tasks. Additionally, the Lenovo's higher screen resolution and quality make it more suitable for design work, despite being less portable and potentially louder due to its gaming-caliber hardware.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 7 for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers a pleasing visual experience with its adequate resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks. The Lenovo Legion 7 excels in both general use and engineering applications due to its higher resolution, brightness, and excellent color gamut coverage, providing precise color accuracy crucial for design work. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications since they lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals characteristic of these tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Lenovo Legion 7 both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 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
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5630 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630, with its adequate performance, good portability, and excellent heat management, is very suitable for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 7, although it has a higher performance graphics card for gaming, offers good features for general use but is less portable and has fair heat management. For users prioritizing daily tasks with the occasional need for performance, the Inspiron might be the preferred choice, but for those who want more powerful graphics performance at the expense of some portability and heat efficiency, the Legion could be a better fit.
Content Creation
8.1
7.9
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 Legion 7 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
7.6
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Lenovo Legion 7 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | Lenovo Legion 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 5.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 10.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1360P | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 80 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 | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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