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Updated January 12, 2024·
For a more budget-friendly option with good overall performance suitable for general use and casual creative tasks, consider the Dell Inspiron 16 5630. It offers a solid build, quiet operation, and a longer battery life, but with integrated graphics, it is less suited for demanding 3D applications, intensive machine learning tasks, or gaming. Conversely, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs more but features a higher-resolution display, dedicated Nvidia graphics, and a more powerful processor, making it better for gaming and professional-grade creative work, though it may have a shorter battery life and is lighter, enhancing portability. Both come with similar storage, with the Lenovo offering double the RAM, beneficial for multitasking and heavy workloads. The choice depends on balancing the need for advanced performance and portability with budget considerations. 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 Slim Pro 9i.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i offers better performance for gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5630's Intel Iris Xe and a 60Hz refresh rate. The Slim Pro 9i also benefits from a higher resolution display, which enhances screen quality, contributing to its 'good' evaluation in gaming and 3D, while the Inspiron's 'fair' standing is impacted by its less capable graphic capabilities and lower screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.9
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is considered excellent for engineering and design due to its more powerful GPU, which is vital for rendering and computational tasks, also it has double the RAM of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, providing better multitasking capabilities and faster performance needed for complex projects. While both have high-quality screens, the Lenovo's Mini LED display offers superior resolution, brightness, and color accuracy which is crucial for precision in design work; however, the Inspiron still delivers a solid performance and portability making it a good choice for users who need a balance between power and the ability to work on the go.
Screen Quality
6.8
9.6
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630's screen offers a balance of clear resolution and adequate brightness, making it comfortable and visually appealing for day-to-day tasks. However, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i stands out with a superior panel that delivers sharper images and greater brightness, enhancing visibility and detail for both casual and professional applications. In engineering and design, the Lenovo excels again due to its wider color gamut coverage, which ensures precise color accuracy necessary for detailed work, while the Dell's capabilities, though ample, are less extensive in color representation; neither laptop, however, offers the high refresh rates needed for optimal 3D and gaming experiences, prioritizing static image quality over motion performance.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
8.0
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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 Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both very good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers a solid CPU and sufficient RAM making it suitable for general use, plus it has a decent screen quality, but its portability and battery life are only average. In contrast, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i features a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, a higher-resolution Mini LED screen, and superior portability due to its lighter weight, though its battery life isn’t as long due to the more intensive components. Both laptops have ample storage, good keyboards and speakers, but the Lenovo might have more noticeable operating noise and heat, impacting comfort during extended sessions.
Content Creation
8.1
8.5
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
8.3
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
14.5in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | Lenovo Slim Pro 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 12.9'' x 9.6'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 12.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 9.64" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1360P | Intel i7-13705H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3072 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 618 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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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Matthew S. Smith | August 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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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