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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is a good fit for general use and multitasking, offering better value if you're looking to save a bit of money. Its fanless operation ensures it runs silently, ideal for quiet environments. However, if you require stronger performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card significantly outperforms the Dell's integrated graphics. The tradeoff is that the Lenovo is typically more expensive and has a higher-resolution screen which might affect battery life more than the Dell's display. Both are similar in size and weight, with only slight differences, so portability is comparable between the two. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16".
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.2
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630, with its integrated Intel graphics and a standard screen refresh rate, offers a fair experience for gaming and 3D tasks, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7, equipped with a more powerful Nvidia GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, excels in these areas, providing very good performance suitable for demanding gaming and 3D applications. Both have similar CPUs and screen quality, but the key differences in GPU and refresh rates are what set them apart for gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.6
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 trumps the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 in engineering and design primarily due to its vastly superior Nvidia RTX graphics and a higher resolution and brighter screen, enhancing visual precision and rendering capabilities which are crucial for such tasks. However, the Dell does provide a solid processor and ample RAM for moderate design work, but its integrated graphics and lower screen quality limit its performance potential compared to the Legion Slim 7 which is built with more powerful components suitable for demanding engineering software.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.7
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630's screen offers a fine resolution and satisfactory brightness, making it pleasant for everyday tasks, while its panel type ensures comfortable viewing angles. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" enhances these aspects with a sharper display and higher brightness, catering well to meticulous design and engineering work alongside the inclusion of wide color gamuts that ensure accurate color representation crucial in these fields. However, both laptops fall short for 3D applications and gaming due to their lower refresh rates, meaning they won't deliver as smooth motion as screens designed specifically for these demanding visual tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 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 Legion Slim 7 16" and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$849
$1,344
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" costs $1,344.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for general use.
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.
Content Creation
8.1
8.3
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" 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
8.0
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" 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
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $1,344 | ||
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 10.2'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1360P | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 99.9 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 | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 502 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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 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 | 3 | |
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 | 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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