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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers a balance of performance and portability at a somewhat lower cost compared to the MSI Cyborg 15. If you prioritize longer battery life and a larger screen with a fanless, silent operation, the Dell could be suitable for general use and multitasking. However, if you aim for higher gaming or 3D performance, the MSI Cyborg with its dedicated Nvidia graphics may be the better choice, though it sacrifices some battery life and is slightly heavier, which may impact portability. Both laptops feature 1920 x 1080 IPS displays, but the Dell has a larger 16-inch screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio compared to the MSI's 15.6-inch 16:9 screen, offering more vertical space. If your work involves intensive graphical tasks, the MSI's superior graphics power will be beneficial despite its higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for general use, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is good.
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.
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.2
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is only fair.
The MSI Cyborg 15 offers better gaming and 3D performance primarily because of its superior Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5630's integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and 60Hz screen refresh rate. While both have high-quality screens and capable processors, the GPU and refresh rate are more crucial for gaming and 3D applications, which is why the MSI stands out in these areas.
Content Creation
8.1
7.5
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for content creation, while the MSI Cyborg 15 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
7.2
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for software development, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.8
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 likely has a panel with higher resolution and better brightness, enhancing the display sharpness and viewability for general use and detailed engineering work, but its refresh rate isn't enough for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the MSI Cyborg 15 has screen attributes that are satisfactory for daily tasks and some engineering work but doesn't excel in any particular area, with a fair balance between resolution, brightness, and possibly color accuracy. However, its screen falls short for gaming and 3D content due to a lower refresh rate that can't smoothly render rapid movements or high-speed animations.
Cost
$849
$1,100
$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 MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.5
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630, with its Intel i7 processor and integrated Iris Xe graphics, is suited for engineering and design due to its capable processing power and solid screen quality with a higher resolution and aspect ratio ideal for productivity.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Cyborg 15 has 7.5 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
4.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and MSI Cyborg 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
6.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5630 to have good build quality, while the MSI Cyborg 15 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 MSI Cyborg 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | MSI Cyborg 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 4.37 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 9.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1360P | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 53.5 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 234 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Sascha Mölck | April 2023
"The focus of the MSI Cyborg 15 lies on a compromise of performance, mobility, and power consumption. Due to the reduced performance settings, the CPU and GPU perform below their capabilities. Nonetheless, their computing power is still sufficient for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings even then. The power consumption, which is low for a gaming laptop, can be translated into a good battery life. Realistic values of 7 to 8 h are still possible, despite the relatively small battery capacity of 53.5 Wh. Unfortunately the USB-C port doesn't offer any support for Power Delivery, which would be a sensible feature in the case of the Cyborg."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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