The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
6.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers a better overall screen experience with higher resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use and detailed engineering work where visual clarity is key. Its advanced color range satisfies the precision required for design tasks, but the lower refresh rate hampers gaming performance. Meanwhile, the LG Ultra 16 provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and engineering but falls short in both color fidelity for professional design and refresh rate for smooth 3D gameplay.
Battery
8.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 16 has 17 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
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5630 to be very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 excels in general use due to its higher storage capacity and slightly better screen quality, which makes it suitable for a range of tasks while still offering good portability and battery life compared to the LG Ultra 16.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and LG Ultra 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and the LG Ultra 16 are considered fair for gaming and 3D because they both have integrated graphics rather than more powerful dedicated GPUs, which are very important for these tasks, and their screens have standard refresh rates. While they offer decent processing power and good screen quality, these attributes are somewhat important, but not sufficient on their own for a high-end gaming or 3D experience.
Content Creation
8.1/10
7.7/10
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 LG Ultra 16 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
7.9/10
7.5/10
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and LG Ultra 16 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5630 to have good build quality, while the LG Ultra 16 has only fair 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 Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
"Unlike the gram, the Ultra PC isn't designed to be as lightweight as possible. The 16-inch laptop is a whole 400 g (0.88 lb) heavier than its 16-inch gram counterpart partly because its chassis is not made of magnesium. Other than that, the Ultra PC seems like a copy of the gram – but with longer battery life, lower noise levels, and a clean, delicate look."
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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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