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Updated January 12, 2024·
In deciding between the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and the LG Gram 17, consider these tradeoffs: the Dell Inspiron is less expensive and has a midrange performance suitable for everyday use and moderate work tasks, featuring a solid build and average portability due to its weight. On the other hand, the LG Gram 17, being more expensive, offers a larger, higher-resolution display for better viewing, lighter build for easier portability, and slightly upgraded performance potentially better for demanding tasks. The longer battery life of the LG makes it apt for extended use without charging, while the Dell's battery life is adequate for typical use but might require more frequent charging during intensive work. Overall, the LG Gram 17 tilts towards users needing portability and screen space, whereas the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 leans towards budget-conscious users who prioritize cost over advanced features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
7.4
16.0in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and LG Gram 17 offer displays with clarity, high resolution, and brightness suitable for everyday tasks like browsing or document editing, ensuring a pleasant viewing experience for general use. For engineering and design, both laptops provide wide color gamuts, which are crucial for accurately rendering visuals in professional applications, though neither may cover the gamuts completely. However, their screens are not optimized for gaming and 3D, primarily due to lower refresh rates that can't deliver the smooth motion desired in high-speed gaming or intensive graphical applications.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 17 has 11 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.
Cost
$849
$2,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the LG Gram 17 costs $2,100.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both very good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 excels in general use with a solid processor and RAM, a quality IPS display, and a respectable battery life, while also including features like a backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, and silent operation, in contrast, the LG Gram 17 offers a larger screen with higher resolution and pixel density, a significantly longer battery life, and double the storage and RAM, making it ideal for those who prioritize screen real estate and longer unplugged usage, yet its light weight and build make it remarkably portable despite its larger size.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.5
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The LG Gram 17 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Gram 17 boasts a higher resolution screen which enhances gaming and 3D experiences, paired with a better battery life that can provide longer unplugged playtime compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5630. Both laptops have similar integrated graphics and screen refresh rates; however, the larger screen size of the LG Gram aids in delivering a more immersive visual experience.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.0
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.1
8.4
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 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
8.2
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 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
17.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and LG Gram 17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $2,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1360P | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 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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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"The LG Gram 17 is a light office laptop with a large display and great battery life. The newest incarnation of the Gram 17 can be classified as a model update. LG uses the predecessor's compact, light magnesium case along with an identical port configuration (including 2x Thunderbolt 4) and keyboard. Changes can be found in the hardware. With the Gram 17 (2022), LG offers a light (approx. 1,350 g), mobile work device - and finally with a matte display."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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