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Updated January 12, 2024·
If price is a major concern and you need a laptop for everyday tasks, the Dell Inspiron may be a suitable choice, offering a balance between cost and capability for common applications. However, if you're looking for higher performance for activities like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the Lenovo Legion Slim, despite being more expensive, provides enhanced capabilities that justify its higher cost. The Legion Slim's focus on performance means it likely has a more powerful graphics card and processor, but this could also mean it's heavier and has shorter battery life compared to the lighter, more battery-efficient Inspiron, which might be more portable and convenient for on-the-go use. Consider what you'll use your laptop for the most: everyday tasks or performance-intensive applications. 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 Slim 7 15.6"
- 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
7.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
7.7
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a clear and vivid display for everyday tasks such as browsing, streaming, or document work, both the Dell Inspiron and the Lenovo Legion offer good screen resolutions and brightness, making them suitable choices. However, for engineering and design work where accurate color representation matters, while both may cover a substantial part of color gamuts, they may not be the top recommendations for professionals who need the absolute best color fidelity. Lastly, for gaming and 3D rendering, a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth visuals, and if either the Dell or Lenovo models lack this, they wouldn’t provide the best gaming experience despite having decent resolutions and panel types.
Build Quality
7.0
7.6
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$849
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5630 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers a larger screen with higher resolution for better screen quality and a larger storage capacity, making it more suitable for tasks that involve multitasking and media consumption. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 provides a more powerful CPU and dedicated GPU, better suited for more demanding applications and games, as well as a higher battery capacity and more portable form factor due to its lighter weight and slightly smaller screen size.
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.8
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 supports high productivity in engineering and design due to its capable Intel CPU, ample RAM, and integrated graphics which are suitable for less graphically intensive tasks, combined with a high-resolution screen that favors detailed work. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7, on the other hand, offers a strong balance between performance and mobility for engineering purposes, with its powerful AMD CPU and dedicated NVIDIA GPU for more demanding graphical tasks, alongside a quality screen and a build that maintains portability and lesser operating noise.
Content Creation
8.1
7.7
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Slim 7 15.6" 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
7.5
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 9 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
15.6in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" both have good portability.
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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 9.92" | |
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 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 71 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Benjamin Herzig | November 2022
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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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